Press Kit: 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10, What's New for '07

2006 Dodge Viper SRT10: Design

Auburn Hills, Mich. August 31, 2006 -

DESIGN

Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President -- Design: “The Viper’s incredible heritage has always been one of the touchstones in its design character. The styling of both the Dodge Viper SRT10 Roadster and Coupe evoke many of the cues that made their predecessors unique, and do it in a contemporary way. It’s the evolution of an American automotive icon.”

2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Roadster and Coupe styling shares the signature crosshair grille design, deep-cut side scallops, swept-back fenders and lowered hood lines. But beyond their similarities, there are several differences between the 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Roadster and Coupe: The only body panels they share are front fascia and fenders, hood and doors. The biggest differentiator – the Viper SRT10 Coupe’s hard top – contributes several things beyond its “double bubble” styling.

First, the addition of the roof structure makes the Viper SRT10 Coupe even more torsionally stiff than the Roadster. The 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe offers increased downforce and high-speed stability with its sloping roofline and deck lid spoiler. Plus, the 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe has an additional 6.25 cubic feet of trunk space than the Viper SRT10 Roadster, for a total of 14.65 cubic feet. Yet another functional enhancement is the roof and headliner structure that offers more room to accommodate a safety cage, while maintaining as much headroom as possible.

The cockpit layout of the 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Roadster and Coupe is notable for its race car-themed red push button starter and performance-oriented, highly functional instrument panel with center-mounted tachometer and 220-mph speedometer.




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