Spare yourselves 40 minutes for this one, if you want to see three of the most surreal cars on market being thrashed like there is no tomorrow. MotorTrend’s Roadkill is now sponsored by Dodge and in order to celebrate the event, the popular YouTube show got a pair of Hellcats and a Viper and beat the living daylights out of them. Seriously, the level of abuse contained in the video will leave you giggling if you share the same lack of mechanical empathy with these guys.
Burnouts, drag-racing, express lessons on how-to-drift and some insane hooning on a dirt track designed for motorcycles are all in there. If you want to see how a Viper tackles a dirt track or for how long can a Hellcat spin its tyres until they blow up, head to the video below.
If we're talking over 1000 HP, twin turbo units, racing fuel and all that, we're also probably mentioning cars such as the Lamborghini Gallardo and the Nissan GT-R. But what about something even more..extreme? And we don't mean 'extreme' in terms of performance, even though we'll get to that in a second. But more along the lines of pure adrenaline.
Both the Gallardo and the GT-R are perfect choices for people who want beyond-hypercar performance from their run of the mil supercar. If you're putting down over 1000HP (some get very close to 2000HP) you better hope you've got an all-wheel drive system capable of handling all that torque.
When it comes to the Viper, all its torque goes entirely to the rear wheels, which makes this already 'exciting to drive' car even more exciting - and that's the understatement of the year.
We're talking about a 640 PS V10, outfitted with RSI Racing Solution's twin-turbo package, which will get you in the vicinity of 1000WHP. This car was capable of hitting 62 mph in just 3.5 seconds even without any mods. Just imagine what it could do with all that extra power.
To be fair, it will be limited quite a bit by its traction. Still, in perfect conditions this should be a 2-second car.
The RSI Racing Solution mods include two Precision turbos, a stroker kit, forged engine internals, a new exhaust plus other performance oriented changes.
If you're using E85 ethanol or racing fuel, you're bound to turn those 1000 WHP into an "Oh-My-God" worthy 1,500 WHP.
If gunning it at the strip is your favorite pastime, then this definitely isn't a bad way to spend $89,950.
After production stopped in 2010, there were reports that the Viper would not be resurrected, which the group later dismissed. Nevertheless, for a while its future was shaky, a fact acknowledged by the company’s executives.
“Beyond being the flagship for the new SRT brand, the launch of the 2013 Viper proves that we simply would not let the performance icon of the Chrysler Group die”, said SRT boss Ralph Gilles.
“Willed to live on by a very special group of performance enthusiasts inside the company and across Viper Nation, this SRT team under our new leadership was challenged to not just continue the legendary Viper, but to create a world-class supercar that would showcase the very best we have to offer.”
Chrysler’s supercar has evolved quite a bit since its first iteration that shook the automotive world two decades ago. The hood, roof and decklid of the 2013 model are made out of carbon fiber, while the doors are aluminum.
Yet the basic recipe remains the same: a large displacement V10 with tarmac-shredding power and torque placed up front driving the rear wheels. It may not have been the most sophisticated supercar in the world, but it sure means business.
The new iteration of the Viper is powered by an all-aluminum 8.4-liter V10 that puts out 640HP and 600 lb-ft (812.6 Nm) of torque – with the latter being the highest figure for any normally aspirated engine in the world.
The latest V10 features lightweight composite high-flow intake manifold, high-strength forged pistons, sodium-filled exhaust valves, an aluminum flywheel and new, back-pressure-reducing catalysts.
Power is directed to the rear wheels via a six-speed Tremec TR6060 manual gearbox with a short throw shifter and closer gear and final drive ratios, which enables it to achieve top speed in sixth gear at the 6,200 rpm redline.
As the saying goes, power is nothing without control. The chassis, which offers a 50 percent increase in torsional stiffness, features an X-shaped brace that ties the front suspension pickup points to the magnesium cowl. Many areas of the chassis have been redesigned; not only to increase rigidity, but also to reduce weight by nearly 100 pounds (45kg) and the rear suspension has also been tweaked, with the toe link now being in front of the axle improving stability.
The snakeskin bodywork sports a lower 0.364 drag coefficient. Moreover, standard equipment includes electronic traction and stability control, four-channel ABS and 352mm disc brakes with four-piston Brembo aluminum calipers all around.
The iconic supercar will be available in two flavors: SRT Viper and SRT Viper GTS. Both are identical as far as the design is concerned, retaining the extra-long hood, the huge air-vents (or “gills”) behind the front wheels and the side-exiting exhausts of the original.
Chrysler claims that one area where all preavious generations have received criticism, namely the interior, has been taken care of. This has been achieved by using premium materials and additional padding in all major surfaces, with the GTS cabin being fully covered in leather.
The Viper now sports a standard 8.4-inch console-mounted touch screen, touch screen buttons and a choice of infotainment systems with applications. Of more importance to driving-oriented customers, however, is the newly added launch control.
The lightweight Kevlar/fiberglass Sabelt seats are positioned 20mm lower and have their travel extended by 90mm, which along with the ability to adjust their height by 40mm, results in the most spacious cabin ever in a Viper, according to the automaker.
We’ve left the exterior design for last because the 2013 model somewhat strays from its predecessors. Namely, the front bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights and turn signals are completely different, the grille is much smaller in size and, if we dare say so, quite a few details remind us more of Modena than Detroit.
The five-spoke, forged-aluminum “Rattler” wheels on the 2013 Viper model are available with fully polished, fully painted Hyper Black or fully painted low-gloss black finishes.
The Viper GTS gets split six-spoke forged-aluminum “Venom” rims with three available finishes: polished face with graphite-painted pockets (standard), fully painted Hyper Black and fully painted low-gloss black. In addition, the GTS gets more technologically advanced solutions, like the two-mode active suspension featuring Bilstein DampTronic Select shock absorbers with both street and track settings.
The highlight of the Charger V/C is of course the driveline that includes the third generation Viper's massive 505 cu.in. (8.3-liter) V10 engine (slightly massaged) and manual gearbox. You can read more details about the upgrades in the seller's description below.
From eBay Seller's Description:
Let me start by saying you never seen another car like this one. If you think it looks like any other 69 Charger, look again. The only thing under the car that is Charger is the front frame rails. The rest of the cars chassis is hand built to accommodate the complete Gen 3 Viper drive line..
The car was built by a local shop and the completion took a few years and the final result was worth it. Everything was hand built, fitted, welded, bolted then taken apart to be painted in the mile deep GLOSS BLACK. The under side, door jams, under the hood and trunk lid have a better paint job than most cars do on the outside!
The original plan was to put the Viper V-10 engine in the Charger, then that led to putting the whole drive line in which required the rear frame & floors to be hand built. Then that led to customizing the whole car.
After it's completion there has been 320 test miles on it. Everything works and is a joy to drive as you can image. The V-10 was completely rebuilt with some goodies added, the interior is leather and cloth, with power windows and a Kenwood Stereo with Navigation in the special built console. There is a aluminum radiator, and hand made air cleaner and air inlets.
The wheels and tires are new Viper ones, the exhaust is built to come out of the side of the car(see pic). There is nothing hanging low, everything is tucked and hidden nice.
The pics and description do NOT do this car justice! If you see anything wrong with the paint, let me tell you it is a reflection from the paint. The car is the most straight and shiny black car I have ever seen.
I will probably revise this listing many times due to so many things I have forgot.
I have more pics if you want. Non-refundable $500 due within 24 hours of auctions end. No warranty, sold as is. If you have less than 10 feedback or neg. feedback or no money, don't bid before talking to me.
If you want to talk to me, send your phone number, I will not post it.
*When I said the front frame rails were the only stock part left, I should have said up until the firewall. From the firewall forward it is hand built k-member with Viper upper and lower control arms with rack and pinion steering. The rear is Viper independent suspension.
*The gas tank is hidden between the back seat and the trunk panel. The battery is in the trunk. The Air Cond. is hidden under the dash with the lines behind the pass. front wheel in the wheel well.
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