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Car Reviews 2006 Dodge Viper

This is not just a sports car, its a dream car and it will prove it to you. want to know why ill tell you why because this viper holds over 500hp and over 500ft of torqe and tires are just fantastic.

I know it cost money but it is worth it.believe me this viper will make it worth your while get one and be amazed and believe it!


New for 2006

The 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 convertible is joined by the all-new 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe. The Viper SRT10 Coupe debuts in Viper Blue with Stone White Stripes in contrast to the original Dodge Viper GTS Coupe that was blue with white stripes. The “Double Bubble” roof and bold rear styling with wraparound taillights are also reminiscent of the Viper GTS Coupe. The Viper SRT10 Convertible is available in Viper Red and Viper Black, and later in the year, a “Blue Mamba” edition will be offered with a special interior package that includes black leather upholstery with contrasting stitching and shift knob accents.



News

A reliable Detroit source says Viper will skip the 07 model year, but will fill-in with tuned 06s packing 650 hp, maybe more. The tuning is the work of parent Mercedes UK-based McLaren Performance Group, which builds the exotic Mercedes SLR. Engineering is said to be all but complete, giving credence to a "super snake." No word on an introduction date, however. Aside from this prospect, Viper should see no basic change until Chrysler Group redesigns it again, which we dont see happening before 2010.

Interior

One thing the Viper doesnt lack for is interior room for two tall Americans and a little bit of stuff or luggage. On the convertible, there is a great deal more headroom than on the last folding-top Viper. The top goes up or down with one hand and latches easily. The 2006 Viper is almost a foot wider on the outside than the 2006 Corvette, but not all of that width translates into additional occupant space. Its not easy to get in or out of a Viper (or a Corvette, for that matter) with any grace, but once inside, theres plenty of comfort and lots to see.

The form-fitting tall bucket seats will hold your upper body in the corners very well, and the seat will bump up against the rear wall when extended all the way back, and thats it. No more rear travel or recline. If youre very tall, youll be more comfortable in the convertible. The floor pedals can be power-adjusted by a dashboard button through four inches of reach, a big improvement over the old manually adjustable pedals.

The new instruments and controls are canted to the left in the new car, toward the driver, and you can see all the faces in one quick left-to-right sweep of the eyes. The large tachometer sits directly in front of the driver, to its right a smaller 220-mph speedometer (but 190 is more like it). All of the switches and vents are easier to see and reach.

The throttle, brake and clutch pedals are closely spaced for heel-and-toe downshifting. A new feature is the dead pedal for your left foot, good for bracing in the corners at the race track or on your favorite country road. A returning feature is the use of acres of cheap plastic on the interior.

Safety

Safety equipment doesnt go beyond the basics on the Dodge Viper. There are no side airbags, nor is there traction or stability control. Massive four-wheel antilock disc brakes assure rapid stops and a passenger-side airbag cutoff switch makes it feasible for small children to ride along in a pinch.


Powertrains and Performance

An 8.3-liter (505-cubic-inch) V10 engine sports heroic output numbers: 510 horsepower and 535 pound-feet of torque. The power is transferred to the fat rear tires via a Tremec six-speed manual transmission and a standard limited-slip differential. Its performance numbers are equally impressive, as the Dodge Viper is able to reach 60 mph in just 4 seconds and run the quarter-mile is 12 seconds flat.

Driving Impressions

The 2006 Dodge Viper is one of the fastest production cars in the world. Its 510-horsepower V10 pushes it to triple-digit speeds in the blink of an eye and it doesnt stop there. Massive rear tires make fast starts easier than you might think, although the shifter is a bit awkward so concentration is required to hit the gates just right. Pushing this Dodge car to the limit still requires the skill of a seasoned driver, but even rookie pilots will admire the cars unbelievable abilities. Ultraquick steering, racing-style seats and powerful Brembo brakes add to the racecarlike feel. Its not comfortable enough to be used as an everyday driver, but for those who can afford to have it on the side, the Dodge Viper is a supercar that answers to nothing.


2006 Dodge Viper Summary

The 2006 Dodge Viper is a 2-door, 2-passenger sports car, or convertible sports car, available in two trims, the SRT-10 Convertible and the SRT-10 Coupe.

Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 8.3-liter, V10, 510-horsepower engine that achieves 12-mpg in the city and 20-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard.

The 2006 SRT-10 Convertible is a carryover from 2005. The SRT-10 Coupe has been redesigned for 2006.

Favorite Features

Power, power, power. Oh yeah, the seats are probably the most supportive racing seats Ive ever experienced.

Overall Review

If you are looking to win as many circuit races as possible a new Z06 or Porsche 911 is your ticket; though this car seems to hold its own. However, if tearing down highways and gobbling up country roads and stomping punk kids in their Camaros and Cobras on the highway while turning heads everywhere you go is your thing, the SRT-10 delivers big. Ive driven plenty of cars, many of which I couldnt dream of affording or insuring for that matter, and I have the say the SRT-10 is probably the most fun Ive ever had.