2013 SRT Viper: Behind the Scenes of the Paint-Job

SRT ViperIt’s a secret and well hidden law of the universe that anything painted in red goes faster. It’s science.

There may be other colors, but red just seems right when it comes to any vehicle with the SRT name attached. It’s the iconic color for the Viper.

These aren’t just any ordinary colors though, as the team at SRT is more than willing to explain, these are specifics colors. Each one designed and researched to convey a message about the car and the driver inside. A new Youtube video put out together shows how thorough the engineers are when it comes to giving a SRT a paint-job.

I’ve never really thought of just how much detail goes into just the paint colors. I suppose if you’re going to invest an obscene amount of money in a vehicle with the purpose of making it fast, then you might as well go the extra mile.

So much is made about what goes on before a car is even put into production, about what’s going on underneath the hood. Not much is really shown about the design process that makes sure that all that power and hard-work comes together in a beautiful package.

Looking for a SRT, such as the Viper, in any color (not red? Seriously, it’s science!)? Stop on by Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. We work in the Queens area to help everyone that walks in the door with top-quality customer service.  Make sure you like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter as well so you can see our monthly specials and deals.

First SRT Viper Buyer Gets Special Celebration

UntitledThere was a huge reason to celebrate over at the Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit. The workers had the special occasion of delivering the first production SRT Viper to a lucky new driver. It was such a big deal that even Sergio Marchionne, Chrysler’s CEO, showed up.

Scott Thomas has the honor of being the first owner of the awesome new Viper. He was personally presented it by both Sergio Marchionne and the President of SRT Ralph Gilles.

The entire experience was a strange but amazing thing to Thomas who said about it, “Today’s surreal, I never thought I would have the opportunity to experience something quite like this. To be able to take the keys from the Chairman and CEO of Chrysler is incredible.”

For the rest of us unable to pay a personal visit to the plant where the Viper is being constructed, the New York Times has us covered. They recently put up an incredible peak at the process that goes into building the supercar.

The SRT Viper has a V-10 engine capable of 640 horsepower at 6,150 rpm. The standard Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual transmission helps get better response with closer gear ratios. The shift throws have a 12.5 percent reduction to help give the Viper top-speed performance.

You can find out how to purchase one for yourself by contacting us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. Make sure you like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more SRT news and specials at our dealership.