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HSV -GTS
HSV -GTS
HSV -GTS
HSV -GTS
HSV -GTS
HSV -GTS
FPV vs. HSV is basically Australian for “Ford vs. Chevy,” but on steroids. The two performance divisions have elevated the production of the muscle sedan to an art form, with audacious looks and big power ruling the day. It’s as if the original American muscle car era never ended, but got a passport and moved Down Under. Granted, we in the States don’t have much to complain about lately, with Aussie muscle now available in a Pontiac wrapper, as well as the 21st century editions of Camaro, Challenger and Mustang waiting to wreak havoc at stoplights.
Still, the sweetest fruit is that which is forbidden, so you might be interested in the Motoring Channel’s super acronym showdown: FPV GT-P vs. HSV GTS. The FPV is based on the new Ford FG Falcon, which arrived earlier this year, while the HSV’s Holden Zeta platform underpinnings are now a couple years old. Both have V8s, both look evil, and tires break into cold sweats at the mere thought of being mounted on either machine’s rear axle. With these two rides, the differences are such that picking a winner is akin to choosing between porterhouse and prime rib. It’s not as if you’re going to be disappointed either way, but deep down, you do have a preference. Click here to read which menu item the Motoring Channel likes best. Thanks for the tip, Torrent!
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HSV -GTS
HSV -GTS
Mercedes Benz SLS AMG
Mercedes Benz SLS AMG
Mercedes Benz SLS AMG
Mercedes Benz SLS AMG
Mercedes Benz SLS AMG
The new cool sports car from Mercedes-Benz and AMG makes for an adorable hypothesis with its unrivalled technology package: aluminium spaceframe anatomy with gullwing doors, AMG 6.3-litre V8 front-mid agent developing 420 kW/ 571 hp aiguille output, 650 Nm of torque and dry sump lubrication, seven-speed dual-clutch manual in a transaxle configuration, sports abeyance with aluminium bifold wishbones and a kerb weight of 1620 kilograms based on the DINstandard – this accomplished aggregate guarantees active dynamics of the accomplished order. The ideal front/rear weight administration of 47 to 53 percent and the vehicle’s low centre of force are affidavit to the uncompromising sports car concept. The ‘Gullwing’ accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, afore activity on to a top acceleration of 317 km/h (electronically limited). The ammunition burning of 13.2 litres per 100 kilometres (combined) puts it at the advanced of the aggressive acreage (all abstracts provisional).
“Mercedes-Benz is presenting an animating cool sports car in the guise of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, which is apprenticed to set the pulses of all car enthusiasts antagonism that added bit faster. The brands Mercedes-Benz and AMG accept abutting armament to actualize the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG – which is set to become one of the best adorable sports cars of all time”, says Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars. “Our barter will acquaintance with the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG the ability of Mercedes-AMG, congenital up over 40 years of motor racing. The unrivalled technology amalgamation delivers outstanding active dynamics accompanying with abstinent ammunition burning abstracts – allotment and bindle of the modern-day AMG,” says Volker Mornhinweg, Chairman of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.
“The administration of the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is not alone actual appropriate because of the absolute gullwing doors. Our aspiration is to utilise this estimation to actualize the archetypal of tomorrow and cycle out the best adorable sports car of the 21st century. Our aim is additionally to actualize a new architecture icon, which shapes the incomparable fable of our brand, alongside Mercedes models like the CLS or the SL. At the aforementioned time, the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG paves the way for the architecture aesthetics of accessible Mercedes-Benz sports cars”, says Gorden Wagener, Head of Architecture at Mercedes-Benz Cars.
Mercedes Benz SLS AMG
Mercedes Benz SLS AMG
Dodge Viper SRT 10 Cars Review & Specifications And Photos
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Dodge Viper SRT 10 Pictures and Wallpapers
Dodge Viper SRT 10 Pictures and Wallpapers
Dodge Viper SRT 10 Pictures and Wallpapers
Dodge Viper SRT 10 Pictures and Wallpapers
Dodge Viper SRT 10 Pictures and Wallpapers
Dodge Viper SRT 10 Pictures and Wallpapers
Dodge Viper SRT 10 Pictures and Wallpapers
Dodge Viper SRT 10 Review
The Dodge Viper was conceived as a modern interpretation of the classic muscular American sports car. Debuting as a concept in 1989 to huge consumer enthusiasm, everything about the production Dodge Viper was perfectly over the top, including its cartoonish styling, giant 335/35-series rear tires and thumping 400-horsepower V10 engine.
2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Convertible
With lots of tail-wagging power and no face-saving electronic driving aids, the original RT/10 Viper roadster was certainly a supercar that didn’t suffer fools graciously. Eventually, however, minor concessions to “luxury” appeared in the second-generation Viper roadster, such as real windows that replaced the clear vinyl side curtains.
But Viper fans had nothing to fear, for the Dodge sports car remained obnoxiously loud and fast. And despite the release of a GTS coupe and simultaneous upgrades for the entire line, the first two Viper generations represented much the same car for an entire decade.
The Dodge Viper’s next era kicked off in 2003 with a third-generation redesign of Chrysler’s icon — the SRT-10 roadster became a true convertible with a top that folded down all the way versus the soft targa panel of the previous RT/10, and the Viper SRT-10 coupe returned a few years later featuring the previous coupe’s “double bubble” roof and dramatic rear styling. An astounding amount of power is delivered over a broad range; to handle it the Viper uses a beefed-up transmission and massive brakes. Compared to the original, newer Vipers have a longer wheelbase, a stiffer chassis and revised suspension tuning, which give the car greater dynamic precision.
A new SRT-10 Viper is on the way for 2008 with, of course, even more power — 600 hp and 560 lb-ft of torque to be exact — from a fully revised engine displacing 8.4 liters. The new engine and additional hardware updates are meant to counter the Viper’s nemesis, the Corvette Z06, which undercuts the Viper on price and beats it in terms of versatility. But the charm of the Viper is its raw edge and lack of polish. For the Viper enthusiast, there’s no other way it should be.
Current Dodge Viper model
Recently updated, the Dodge Viper sports car is offered as a two-seat coupe or roadster. Standard equipment includes racing-style seats, power-adjustable pedals, keyless entry and a 300-watt audio system with in-dash CD changer. An 8.4-liter V10 engine delivers 600 hp and 560 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Tremec six-speed manual transmission and a standard limited-slip differential. Performance numbers are quite impressive, as the Viper can reach 60 mph in less than 4 seconds. Containing all this power are massive Brembo brakes and 18-inch front- and 19-inch rear forged-alloy wheels.
Though modern cars are increasingly equipped with the latest safety features, the Viper remains true to its visceral roots. There are neither side-impact airbags nor traction or stability control. Inside, the cabin is a collection of hard plastic panels and parts pin switches. Seat comfort is surprisingly good, but entry and exit, particularly on the coupe, is tricky.
Fresh off the showroom floor, the Dodge Viper is one of the fastest production cars in the world. Its mammoth V10 pushes it to triple-digit speeds in the blink of an eye, and it keeps right on going. Pushing this Dodge to the limit still requires the skill of a seasoned driver, but even rookies will admire the car’s unbelievable racecar-like capabilities. While not comfortable and well-rounded enough to be an everyday driver, the Dodge Viper remains a no-nonsense supercar for those who can afford to add one to their stable.
Past Dodge Viper models
The original Dodge Viper debuted for the 1992 model year. At its heart was a 400-hp, truck-based engine with lighter-weight aluminum substituting for cast iron. Inspiringly one-dimensional, the first Viper continued on with only minor power tweaks and an optional hardtop with sliding side curtains until the second-generation Viper debuted as a more powerful GTS coupe in 1996 — now a bit more civilized, with dual airbags and air-conditioning.
As the Viper matured into its second generation, paint schemes were shuffled and the RT/10 roadster received much of the updates applied to the GTS coupe. Also crossing in 1997 were the coupe’s adjustable pedals and revised exhaust system, which changed from side- to rear-exit. In 1999 the Viper received bigger wheels, optional Connolly leather inside, power mirrors and a remote release for the coupe’s glass hatch. A track-biased Viper ACR trim level also became available that year. Used Viper shoppers might also want to note that a fairly significant feature — antilock brakes — did not become available until 2001.
The third-generation Dodge Viper, the SRT-10, has been available since 2003. At its debut, the V10 was 8.3 liters in size and generated 500 hp and 525 lb-ft of torque. At the start, only the roadster was available. Detail changes only to colors and trim for the next couple years — including a special “Mamba” package in 2004 for only 200 vehicles — were followed by a return of the SRT-10 coupe in 2006 and a 10-hp increase. There was no ‘07 model, as Dodge was preparing for the ‘08 model’s changes.
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