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How did the Dodge Viper get its name?
Tom Gale, who led the design team, and Chris Theodore, who led powertrain, both agree that when the as-yet-unnamed Dodge roadster was in its infancy in the late ’80s, the team knew it wanted a snake-inspired name to honor the Shelby Cobra that so clearly served as its inspiration.
Did Carroll Shelby develop the Viper?
Dodge Viper RT/10 While Chrysler handled production of the original Viper, Carroll Shelby played a major part during the development process. By the time the 1992 Viper was ready to be unveiled to the public, it was just as raw of a car as its spiritual predecessor.
What does ACR stand for Viper?
American Club Racing
The American Club Racing (ACR) variant was first introduced as a package on the 1999 Viper GTS (Phase SR II).
Who designed the Viper?
Tom Gale
Dodge Viper (SR I) | |
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Designer | Tom Gale (1990) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Sports car (S) |
Body style | 2-door targa |
Why was the Viper discontinued?
By the time the fifth-generation Viper rolled around in 2013 — the final generation — the car was actually quite refined. Dodge In 2017, the Viper officially ended production because it could not meet new safety standards that took effect in September of that year.
Is a cobra a Viper?
Cobra is the common name of various elapid snakes, most of which belong to the genus Naja.
Is there a 2020 Viper?
It turns out, Dodge sold four Vipers in 2020, a year over year decrease of 20 percent. We’ve reached out to FCA for clarity on whether any more brand-new Vipers exist in dealer inventories, or if these four were the last out there.
Is the Dodge Viper ACR a supercar?
It is the first modern U.S. supercar, and its colossal 8.4-liter V10 was the biggest engine available on a production car for some time. Ever since its debut in 1991, the Viper has been one of the most uncompromising and hardcore choices of supercars.
Is a Viper faster than a Corvette?
Yes, the Viper’s 535 pound-feet of torque work out to 65 more than the Corvette’s, but usually the horsepower-to-weight ratio (6.2 pounds per horsepower for the Vette handily beats the Viper’s 6.8) determines speed.
Is Dodge making a 2021 Viper?
No, you’re not seeing things. The Viper did go out of production four years ago. Dodge ended production of the Viper nearly four years ago.
Who would win cobra or viper?
Since this is a snake vs snake contest, the Snake-Eater would probably have the venom potency advantage against the non Snake-Eater. Playing next. no a gaboon viper is larger by mass but the king cobra will still win.
How poisonous is a viper?
Vipers include some of the deadliest snakes. A viper has a stocky body, a wide head, and long, hinged fangs at the front of its mouth for injecting venom. The venom causes a very painful wound that can be fatal. The Gaboon viper has the longest fangs of any snake, measuring up to 2 in (5 cm) long.
Where did the F-16 Viper get its name?
The F-16 is often referred to as the Viper, a nickname especially popular with people involved with the F-16. Before Fighting Falcon was selected as official name, pilots at Hill AFB, the first F-16 base, came up with a number of proposals, including Viper.
Where does Viper get his call sign from?
His line “Viper’s got you in the pipe, 5×5” is similar to a line said by Corporal Colette Ferro in the film Aliens, as the UD-4L Cheyenne dropship enters the atmosphere of the planet LV-426. His mention of ‘Voodoo one’ is a reference to Top Gun, as is his call-sign.
What does Viper say about speed is life?
Viper’s quote “You need to move a little faster than that son. Speed is Life .” is most likely a reference to an old aviator’s saying: “Airspeed is life, altitude is life insurance.”
What was Viper’s role in the Battle of Typhon?
Viper’s only known role in the Battle of Typhon would be protecting and escorting the Ark to the IMC airfield housing the transport vessel IMS Draconis. He would later be seen, along with Slone, in the hangar of the ship prior to its emergency takeoff.