The Viper has been absent from Dodge’s lineup since 2010,
but the big story at the 2012 New York Auto show is the announcement of the
2013 Dodge Viper. Dodge is reintroducing an all new Viper for 2013 that will be
available in two models, SRT Viper and SRT Viper GTS.
Both SRT Viper and SRT Viper GTS models offer new interior
and exterior designs incorporating premium materials and new exterior surfaces
with aerodynamically functional details that are beautifully integrated into
the high-tech carbon fiber and aluminum skin. On the inside, designers and
engineers strived to rethink all touch points; and upgrade all material
appointments and technologies.
The 2013 Dodge Viper SRT Viper GTS builds on the DNA of the SRT Viper model with more technologically advanced solutions, like two-mode active suspension, to allow this world-class GTS to find new limits on the track while also opening up its envelope as a more premium and mature evolution of the classic, extreme performance formula. Designed and built with premium features and materials inside and out, the Viper GTS will compete with the best performance vehicles in the world with a wide range of creature comforts, advanced drivetrain and interior technologies.
At the heart and soul of the 2013 SRT Viper is the venerable, hand-assembled 8.4-liter all-aluminum, V-10 overhead-valve engine.
Improvements for 2013 include a new, ultra-high flow and
lightweight composite intake manifold, high-strength forged pistons,
sodium-filled exhaust valves, new catalysts to reduce back pressure and an
aluminum flywheel that reduces reciprocating losses. More than 25 pounds has
been shaved from the fully dressed engine.
Preliminary performance ratings for the SRT-engineered V-10
Viper are 640 horsepower and 600 lb.-ft. of torque – the most torque of any
naturally aspirated engine in the world.
The Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual transmission has been
improved with a shorter throw shifter, closer gear ratios and a final drive
ratio that has been shortened to 3.55 from 3.07. The 2013 Viper models will be
more engaging to drive and top speed is now achieved through 6th gear with
maximum engine speed (redline) at 6,200 rpm.
Four-piston Brembo brakes with fixed-aluminum calipers, and
vented rotors with a diameter of 355 mm by 32 mm, are used at all four corners.
Brake calipers are forged and weight optimized by fully machining all surfaces.
The calipers are among the stiffest available with distortion from heat nearly
eliminated even under the most demanding braking conditions.
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