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Dodge unveiled two new models at the Los Angeles Motor Show: the Dodge Magnum SRT8 and the Viper SRT10 Coup’.
All-new 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe ’Tops Off’ Viper Line, Continues Viper Tradition of Power and Performance
’Demand for a Dodge Viper Coupe started the day we introduced the Dodge Viper SRT10 Convertible for 2003,’ said Dan Knott, Director, Street and Racing Technology (SRT), Chrysler Group. ’The all-new 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe is a natural evolution of the heritage of the Dodge Viper, and gives enthusiasts exactly what they’re looking for in the ultimate American sports car.
’Dodge Viper SRT10 customers want to go beyond the level of the regular enthusiast, to the level of outrageous performance,’ said Knott. ’Our all-new 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe gives our customers that performance in a stunning new package.’
Dodge Viper SRT10 is about uncompromising performance and stunning looks. With an 8.3-liter 500-horsepower V-10 engine contributing to blistering acceleration (0-60 mph in less than 4 seconds, 0-100-0 mph in the low 12-second range), and a bold appearance marked by Dodge’s signature crosshair grille design, deep-cut side scallops, swept-back fenders and lowered hood lines, the Dodge Viper SRT10 Convertible had no equal. Until now. — Corvette Z06's racing-bred performance.
2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe Exterior
The exterior design of the all-new 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe, with its ’double-bubble’ roof and dramatic, unique rear styling with wrap-around taillamps reminiscent of the Viper GTS Coupe, is what sets it apart from its Convertible sibling ’ and connects it to the Viper heritage.
The only bodywork that the Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe shares with the Convertible is the front fascia and fenders, hood and doors. In addition to the new canopy and decklid, the 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe has a special windshield surround, door side glass, rear fascia, quarter panels and taillights.
The decklid for the Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe was designed for customer convenience as well as structural integrity. The decklid opening is deeply integrated into the rear fascia, which offers a low lift-over height for stowing cargo. Gas struts hold the decklid in place when open; when closed, the decklid is secured with a lock that meets federal regulations for latch safety.
2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe Interior
The form-follows-function strategy continues inside the 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe.
’For helmet clearance, we brought back the ’double-bubble’ roofline from the original Dodge Viper GTS,’ said Creed. ’In fact, we began the process by utilizing a mannequin with a helmet to determine the height and shape of the roof.’
Another functional interior feature for the many owners who will take their 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe racing is the roof and headliner structure that offers room to accommodate a safety cage, while maintaining as much headroom as possible. — Pontiac's Los Angeles show debuts.
Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe-unique interior pieces also include various weatherstrip pieces, headliner, carpet and trim panels.
A result of the 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe’s configuration is more usable trunk space ’ 4 cubic feet more than the Viper SRT10 Convertible, for a total of 6.25 cubic feet.
The 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe also features a unique two-tone interior color scheme.
All-new 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8: Beefed-up American Muscle
SRT Performance: 0-60 mph in low five-second range, 0-100-0 mph in mid 16-second range, 60-0 mph in approximately 110 feet
There is no rule that says you have to give up utility for high performance. But if there were such a rule, the all-new 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 would break it.
’Dodge Magnum is bold, powerful, street-smart and full of life,’ said Darryl Jackson, Vice President, Dodge Marketing, Chrysler Group. ’With a 425-horsepower 6.1-liter HEMI’ engine up front, and 71.6 square feet of cargo space in the rear, the 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 hauls in more ways than one. — customizable performance vehicles.
’At Dodge, the HEMI continues to resonate with our customers,’ added Jackson. ’The current take-rate for HEMI in the Dodge Magnum is 43 percent. The new SRT 6.1-liter HEMI quenches the thirst for even more power.’
Street and Racing Technology (SRT) engineers began with a solid foundation ’ the 2006 Dodge Magnum ’ and successfully injected SRT DNA in order to produce a vehicle that can cover a quarter mile in the high 13-second range and haul home a brand-new 27-inch TV.
’From the day it was introduced, the Dodge Magnum screamed performance,’ said Dan Knott, Director, Street and Racing Technology, Chrysler Group. ’Now, SRT engineering and the 6.1-liter HEMI will take Magnum to the next level.’
The 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 offers key SRT attributes in ride and handling across a dynamic range, benchmark braking, performance-inspired interior appointments and exterior styling, as well as the raw performance of SRT’s big-bore version of the HEMI engine.
Performance numbers for the all-new 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 include a 0-60 mph time in the low five-second range and 60-0 mph braking in approximately 110 feet. Capable of covering a quarter-mile in the high 13-second range, the Dodge Magnum SRT8 can accomplish SRT’s signature performance test of 0-100-0 mph in the mid 16-second range.
