2013 SRT Viper is Putting the Top Down

UntitledThere’s good news and bad news concerning the 2013 SRT Viper. The good news is that drivers are loving it. That, however, leads into the the bad news, though, unfortunately is that they are sold out. All 800 units of the super car have been purchased (3 of which we know went to Jay Leno).

If you’re in the market for purchasing the new Viper, don’t fret. The company has made it quite clear that they intend to have more available as soon as possible. Chrysler is looking to have about another 700 ready for pre-order in the near future.

That’s not the only news nugget out about the new Viper. With the release of the vehicle completed, it’s time to ask, “What’s next?” In this case, what comes next is bring the roof down, literally.

Ralph Gilles, the CEO of SRT Brand, has started talking about the desire to turn the 2013 SRT Viper into a convertible. As he put it, “The car is designed to be a convertible. Under the skin is a convertible chassis. It’s already there- the stiffness is there. It’s extremely easy should that come, but we’re not in any rush.”

Currently, Chrysler is predicting that a convertible version won’t be out until around 2015. Gilles doesn’t see this as the next step of the vehicle, more like just an additional version of the car.

For more information on how to purchase a 2013 SRT Viper, contact us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. We serve the Queens area and are always ready to help you purchase the vehicle you need. We love to say yes. Make sure you like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more SRT news and special monthly offers.

Jay Leno’s Garage Adds Three 2013 SRT Viper

srt-viper-gal-091It’s never been a well-kept secret of the immense love that Jay Leno has for automobiles.  He’s collection of cars is legendary.  Never seems like it’ll be enough to satisfy him, however, as he’ll have to put in a new parking space to his garage to accommodate his recent purchase.

Motor Authority has the full story on Jay Leno getting his hands on the new 2013 SRT Viper.  Actually, it’s not a single Viper, but he bought three of them.  SRT seemed to be more than happy to accommodate the purchase, sending Ralph Gilles, CEO of SRT, out personally to delivery one of them.  The whole drive took him 4 days to drive all the way from Florida, and through a blizzard, to get to the final destination.

Leno himself has been a big fan of the Viper series ever since the first release back in 92.  He was super excited to finally get a Viper for himself but was unable to at this point due to it not being street legal.  That’s no longer the cause as the Viper has finally gotten itself out onto show floors.  Leno definitely jumped at the chance to get behind the wheel first chance her got.

Take a look at the full video to see both Giles and Leno, two massive car lovers, run down the details on the new SRT Viper and show their love for the new design.

If you’re tired at seeing other people driving the Viper, stop by Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge and pick one up for yourself.  It’s time to see why everyone is bragging that the Viper is back and more powerful than ever.  Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more SRT news and deals.

SRT Viper Hasn’t Lost Any Bite

srt-viper-gal-088Edumunds got a chance to unleash the 2013 SRT Viper on the test track and had a message to deliver to anyone who believes that, somehow, the super car has gone soft. It hasn’t plain and simple.

Just because the design has been reworked doesn’t mean the changes have taken the bite away. Quite the opposite as the new SRT Viper is setting out to prove. All the bells and whistles that have been included that might make it seem like the Viper was tamed don’t do the job. As Edmunds puts it, “All those electronic nannies can only do so much when there’s 64- horsepower on tap. “

Speed demons take note, the 2013 SRT Viper is up there with the fastest production cars in the world. It can reach from zero to 60 in just 3.7 seconds. The drivers at the website managed to get an 11.5 second quarter mile at 127.3 miles per hour.

The writer continues on to note changes that have been made to give the Viper an edge to people who don’t spend their days out on a test track. Seating is much nicer than it was in the previous model. The SRT Viper is much easier to just get in to. It’s also much easier to find the perfect position thanks to the level of adjustment. Comfort is much better. The shifter is at a reasonable height and the materials used make the ride much easier to handle than it previously was.

Final thoughts on the SRT Viper are positive. While some things might not have passed fully under their magnifying glass, such as the steering not being as precised as they’d care for it to be, the Viper is still one of the finest cars they’ve driven. “Anyone who was worried that adding modern technology to the Viper would kill its reputation for eating amateurs alive can rest easy. It’s still a barely compromised track car with the performance to take on anything with a license plate.”

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