Press Releases
2013 SRT Viper - The Return of the Snake
The all-new 2013 SRT Viper makes its long-awaited return to the high-performance sports-car market flush with new technologies and ergonomic improvements while respecting its legacy of American craftsmanship and visceral performance. "The Street and Racing Technology brand team is extremely proud that our hand-built-in-Detroit, flagship supercar is back and ready to take on the performance-car world," said Ralph Gilles, President and CEO - Street and Racing Technology Brand and Motorsports, Chrysler Group LLC. "Beyond being the...
2013 SRT(R) Viper - The Return of the Snake
The all-new 2013 SRT(R) Viper was unveiled to the world today at the New York International Auto Show, marking its highly anticipated return to the high-performance sports car market. The fifth generation of the iconic two-seat, American-built supercar has been deliberately evolved to incorporate superior craftsmanship, a host of new technologies and ergonomic improvements while respecting its visceral legacy of outright performance. "After a gut-wrenching period of uncertainty, the Street and Racing Technology brand team is...
New 2013 SRT(R) Viper V-10 Engine Offers More Power, More Torque, Less Weight
At the heart and soul of the 2013 SRT(R) Viper is a hand-assembled 8.4-liter all-aluminum, V-10 engine. The iconic V-10 has been continuously upgraded over the years with improvements in oiling, airflow and an industry-first, single-cam variable-valve timing system. For 2013, the engine features a new ultra-high-flow, composite intake manifold for improved air distribution, new forged pistons, new lightweight, sodium-cooled exhaust valves and an aluminum flywheel. The engine also includes new exhaust catalysts to reduce backpressure....
Competition Proven and Track Tuned - New SRT(R) Viper Delivers Outstanding Braking, Ride Quality, Precise Handling
Starting with a stiffer structure that provides 50 percent more torsional rigidity, the chassis of the new 2013 SRT(R) Viper benefits from a host of engineering refinements designed to enhance both street touring and on-track performance. True to its racing heritage, the newest Viper is track ready for expert drivers and has deep reserves of capability for a professional racer to indulge. Nearly every chassis system including structure, brakes, suspension, steering, wheels and tires have been...
2013 SRT(R) Viper Lineup Offers Refined Evolution of SRT's Hallmark Aggressive and Functional Exterior Designs
The all-new exterior designs of the 2013 SRT(R) Viper and SRT Viper GTS models seamlessly blend contemporary execution with evolutionary refinements that incorporate new surfacing, world-class materials and technologies all geared to create a stunning example of a true driver's car. Both new SRT Viper models continue to carry the timeless proportions of the three previous body styles of the iconic, two-seat, world-class supercar. From there the 2013 SRT Viper models sport refined visual and functional...
2013 Viper Lineup Offers All-new, Innovative and Cutting-edge Designs of SRT(R)'s Hallmark 'Race Inspired
The all-new, driver-oriented interior cabins of the SRT(R) Viper models have been totally revamped for 2013. Superior craftsmanship blends new premium surfaces with thoughtfully applied color and material appointments, performance-oriented technologies, refined ergonomics and enhanced spaciousness and storage. For the first time, all major interior surfaces are sewn and wrapped with additional padding applied in comfort areas. On the Viper GTS model, all surfaces are fully leather skinned and standard accent colors are applied to the...