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The racing version of the new 2013 SRT Viper, the Viper GTS-R, has completed its first shakedown ahead of its American Le Mans comeback later this year.
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AmoritzGT Presents Viper-Powered Supercar Born In BrazilAmoritzGT’s DoniRosset supercar is powered by the Viper’s 8.4-liter V-10, but has it mounted in a mid-engine position.
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RK Motors Restoring The Last HEMI: 1971 Dodge Charger R/TSome sort of hemispherical combustion chamber--heavily modified, updated, and optimized for its particular role, of course--can be found in any number of cars, from many brands; they've been used in an array of engines almost since the dawn of the automobile. But in the heyday of the muscle car...
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Viper Cup Driver Talks About His Horrific Crash: VideoThe SRT Viper Cup is a spec racing series that allows owners of SRT Viper ACR-X models to mix it up at some of the best racetracks in the United States. With theoretically identical cars, winning comes down to driver skill and perhaps just a bit of luck. As with any racing series, mistakes at speed...
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Ferrari Boss Left “Speechless” After Seeing The New SRT ViperLuca Cordero di Montezemolo, the current chairman of Ferrari and one of the key men responsible for turning the Italian sports car manufacturer into a global automotive powerhouse, was left “speechless” upon seeing the 2013 SRT Viper for the first time. That little snippet of...
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Chrysler Narrates The Evolution Of The 2013 SRT Viper: VideoChrysler has released a series of videos giving the back story to the 2013 SRT Viper.
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Though Powermat had plans last year to deliver in-car wireless charging to GM, first through the Volt, and later other brands, the cars didn't materialize. Until now. The 2013 Dodge Dart is now the first car in the industry to offer built-in in-vehicle wireless charging. It's available as a $199.99 option (plus installation fees) from Mopar. So what do you get for your two (or three) Benjamins? The Dart's wireless charging area is a bin measuring 8.27-inches by 9.5-inches by 3.25-inches, located at the front center of the lower console area. The charging grid is activated by placing at...
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Interview with SRT Chief Ralph Gilles: 2012 New York Auto ShowChrysler stole the show in New York with the debut of the 2013 SRT Viper. The snake is back, but we wanted to know more. Ralph Gilles, CEO of SRT Brand and head of design for Chrysler Group, took the time to speak with us and answer some of our questions about the new Viper. Right off the bat, we...
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2013 SRT Viper Video WalkthroughWith all of the hype and the extended two-year run-up to the arrival of the 2013 SRT Viper, it's no surprise that many came away from the unveiling feeling a bit let down--though we weren't among that group. Here, we take a quick overview of the car, including the ALMS racing version. With 640...
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First 2013 SRT Viper To Be Auctioned Off For CharityIf you want a chance at getting your hands on the first production 2013 SRT Viper, you'd better head down to the Barrett- Jackson vehicle auction taking place in Orange County, California this summer. SRT is offering up its first Viper for sale at the auction, with all of the proceeds going to aid...
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2013 SRT Viper Makes Debut With 640-Horsepower V-10: VideoThis is the moment Viper fans have been waiting two years for: the 2013 SRT Viper has made its official world debut. The introduction of the latest Viper also marks the beginning of a new brand, Street and Racing Technology (SRT), which evolves from its performance and tuning roots into a...
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Travis Pastrana Drives The New Dodge Dart: VideoWhen you can buy a 2013 Dodge Dart later this year, the fastest model you can drive off the dealer’s showroom floor will be packing a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, good for 184 horsepower. That goes to the front wheels only, likely via a six-speed manual or a six-speed dual dry-clutch...
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Forza Motorsport 4 for Microsoft’s Xbox 360 has been winning fans all across the country since its launch late last year. That’s because in addition to being an incredibly fun way to spend an afternoon, the video game also offers ultra-realistic graphics, and as we found out recently, sounds as well. Now, following the unveiling of the 2013 SRT Viper at the 2012 New York Auto Show yesterday, the team at Turn 10 Studios, the game’s developer, has released this teaser trailer showing some in-game footage of the new Viper. While most of us will never get the chance to actually...
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2013 SRT Viper GTS-R To Debut In 2012 American Le Mans SeriesThe racing-only 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R, introduced today, will make its competition debut during the 2012 American Le Mans Series.
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2013 SRT Viper Live Photos: 2012 New York Auto ShowThe wait is finally over. After a series of not-quite-the-real-thing leaks, including Hot Wheels cars, video game footage, and SRT's own teasers, we have just seen the 2013 SRT Viper in person at the 2012 New York Auto Show. This is it. There's not much and everything to say about the new Viper. It...
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More Information On The 2013 SRT Viper, Ahead Of Tomorrow's LaunchOn the eve of the 2013 Viper's reveal, SRT's Beth Paretta fielded questions on Twitter about the new car.
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2013 SRT Viper Leaked Ahead Of New York DebutThe 2013 SRT Viper has been revealed. Click here for all the official details. It was inevitable. Everyone in the know predicted it would happen today, and it has. The first images of the 2013 SRT Viper have leaked, courtesy of an "anonymous tipster" and a mysterious video of the car in action. The...
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SRT Releases Fourth And Final 2013 Viper TeaserSRT has released one final Viper teaser image in advance of Wednesday's reveal.
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Following on from its successful It’s Halftime In America commercial, which aired during Super Bowl XLVI and featured Hollywood celeb Clint Eastwood, Chrysler has released four new ads, one for each of its brands and all based around the same comeback theme. The ads were all scripted and filmed during the creation of the original Super Bowl spot and feature several references to it. For the Chrysler brand, the 300 sedan is the featured ride and the story is about a father’s pride in his adult son now making his own way in life. Chrysler says it encourages one to dream big, set...
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Third 2013 SRT Viper Teaser ReleasedThe 2013 SRT Viper has been revealed. Click here for all the official details. After falling just short of its goal of adding 2,013 fans in 2,013 minutes, and then falling just short of its goal of 300 shares on a Facebook status update, DriveSRT nevertheless chose to grace us with a third teaser...
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2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline PreviewThe 2012 Dodge Challenger gets a new package with the Rally Redline, adding a dash of sport to the V-6 version.
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A Dodge Challenger SRT8... Limousine: VideoThere’s no shortage of custom Challenger SRT8s, as the muscle-car-with-mass has followers every bit as loyal and creative as Mustang and Camaro fans. We’ve seen plenty of high-horsepower Challengers and have even witnessed a few set up for road racing, which really isn’t the...
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2013 Dodge Dart And Travis Pastrana Ready For RallyCrossFor anyone unfamiliar with RallyCross, it’s essentially a form of sprint style rally racing held on a closed track usually covered in gravel or dirt and featuring Motocross-style jumps. The cars that compete in RallyCross are typically based on regular production models, though they’re...
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Dodge Cranks Out A 'Special Service' Durango For First RespondersDodge is introducing a Special Service Durango aimed at police departments, fire departments and fleet sales.
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