Dodge Viper SRT-10, 8.4 Liter Engine
Right from the start, the Dodge Viper SRT-10 was a very hot rocket of a supercar, able to hold almost anything in a straight line, and in mid-range acceleration. Now, the independent Chrysler organisation has come up with an updated design and a yet more powerful engine. The new Viper is available as a coupe and roadster. The new car looks different, yet retains the unmistakably macho front end with the wide grille. Now, though, in addition to the central air intake in the hood there are louvers to let the air out. Side exhausts The air outlets behind the front wheels are bigger than before, but unusually, the massive exhausts come out at the sides, just below and to the rear of the doors. This arrangement leaves the rear of the underside of the car clear for an under tray and big diffusers to help keep the back end down at speed. Altogether a great looking car. With 600 bhp, the new car will rocket to 60 mph in less than 4 seconds, which pushes the performance up with the hottest of s...