- convertible 42,013
- 7,349 below average
- 48,599 good
- Newnan, GA
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- 7,349 below average convertible 42,013 gasoline red manual
2008 dodge viper review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. A race car, with mufflers, air conditioning, and plates. introductionthe dodge viper ranks among the fiercest, most raw, visceral machines sold in showrooms anywhere. Only a few cars come as close as the viper to a street-legal race car: ferrari f430 scuderia, lamborghini gallardo superleggera, porsche 911 gt3rs, chevrolet corvette zo6, honda s2000cr. Only two of these cost less, and none come within 95 hp of the viper. for most automotive tasks the viper is overkill, like using a six-pound sledgehammer to swat a fly. But with archrival corvette z06 at 505 hp, that's just what dodge did for 2008. They made the engine just 0. 1 liter bigger but added 95 horses to make a nice round 600. Almost irrelevant are addenda like a navigation radio. lineupthe 2008 dodge viper srt10 is offered in two models, the convertible roadster 83,145) and gts coupe 83,895). An acr model is due soon. The government adds a gas guzzler tax to this, however. viper comes standard with leather/suede sport seats, air conditioning, power adjustable pedals, tilt steering column, full instrumentation, cd player, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, console, composite bodywork, bi-xenon headlamps, fog lamps, limited-slip differential, and emergency flat-tire repair kit. the acr model is intended for track use and includes carbon fiber front splitter with removable center section for street driving, 'dive plane' front winglets, and a large fixed rear spoiler, lighter wheels with stickier tires, adjustable suspension and fewer interior amenities to save weight. options include a navigation system with radio 1790); instrument bezel trim upgrade 695); two-tone upholstery 495); special wheels 700); cover and mats 450); and some metallic paint hues 600). safety features include frontal airbags and antilock brakes. walkaroundfrom any angle, a quick glance shows the viper means business, with a body shaped as much for function as style. It is made of composite materials over a steel frame, with aluminum sills and strengthened cowl. The glass rear window has a defroster so visibility equals the coupe, and headroom is similar. xenon headlamps are standard, finally endowing the viper with suitable vision for night drives; the snake's head center brake light continues. There are also three choices in wheels, although none is said to be significantly lighter than the others, so choosing them is mostly a style consideration. interiorthe term cockpit applies as well to a viper as any other car. A simple push on the button release atop the door pops it open, and it's not a big opening requiring a smidge of slide and contort slightly to get in. Seat controls are manual and limited to forward and backward; there's no lumbar or cushion height adjustment, but the tilt wheel and power adjustable pedals help everyone fit. It's not fancy in here, with plastic a frequent surface because it's light, inexpensive, easy to clean, and easy to cut up to add a roll cage, light and radio switching, and so forth. dead ahead of the driver is the tachometer, with fuel to the left and speed to the right; the viper won't run to the top number (220 mph) but it will go well 'round. Some mental recalibration may be in order as most cars are not traveling 110 mph with the needle straight up. sloping down to the right of the wheel are oil pressure (closest to line of sight, where it should be), oil temperature, water temperature, and voltage. All instruments are black numbers on white faces and an easy read, although the oil pressure gauge reflects in the windshield at night. The bezels around the gauges may be optioned up in different trim. in keeping with its strictly (go fast) business attitude, the steering wheel has just one button on it: the horn. And there are no cup holders. The mirrors aren't filled by the fat rear fenders and although the glass backlight might distort them, sizable objects are easily detected behind. There's no spare tire, instead there's a small air compressor and fix-kit; that makes sense because there'd be nowhere to put a massive, flat tire. the roadster's trunk is notably smaller but it can still hold a wheeled suitcase and carry-on bags. If the top is up there is space behind the seats for jackets and lighter items; this space disappears with the top down but trunk space does not change. the roadster also comes across as quieter sometimes as it's less of an echo chamber, but it is otherwise similar to the gts and just. driving impressionrotate the key to ignition, depress the clutch, push the red start button, and the viper shatters sunday morning silence with a cacophony of odd-firing sounds from its v10 engine and bellowing pipes. This is the only production 600-hp car sold in the united states that does not have all-wheel drive, electronic stability control, or both, and as such is not recommended for inflated egos or the inexperienced. Find an open track long enough, and the viper coupe is said to top 200 mph. Expect no more than 20 minutes out. Anti-lock Brakes✔ Power Mirrors✔ Tachometer✔ Power Windows✔ Power Locks✔ Air Conditioning✔ CD Player✔ Navigation System
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