That's an awesome picture, Arska!!
That's an awesome picture, Arska!!
I have to point out what everybody seems to be forgetting... The Viper isn't Chryslers straight line drag racing car! If we are talking peak horsepower and 1/4 mile times then as of now the trophy goes to the Hell-Cat, but even with all that power put it on a track like Laguna Seca where and what the Viper is designed for and I would bet the the Hell-Cat doesn't even come close on lap times compared to a Viper T/A.
We understand that but that's because we are car people. Nobody walks around and says "Man did you see the skid pad for the Viper?", no they say "The (insert car) has so much POWER!"... Less than 1% of car buyers hit a track, I'm sure that number is eclipsed 10x-15x by "red light racers". Horsepower sells, plain and simple, always has, always will.
When the HC outsells the Viper 10:1 and has a larger profit margin execs, who already tried killing off the Viper once, are going "Hmmm I think we were right" and kill it off all while Ralph is in the corner going "THINK OF THE CAR GUYS!"
I wonder if there is a warranty on the S/C Package if the dealership installs it. Should be.
I was a way too young to enjoy what I believe was the last ( late '60's early '70's ) true "horsepower war" between manufacturers ....but it is an exciting time to be in, watching these astronomical numbers being produced right before our eyes.:rock:
I was a way too young to enjoy what I believe was the last ( late '60's early '70's ) true "horsepower war" between manufacturers ....but it is an exciting time to be in, watching these astronomical numbers being produced right before our eyes.:rock:
Do I consider it the last true hp war ? I do
I suppose in a literal sense that their was a horsepower war every year, but the high horsepower watermark from the Big 3 in 1970 (450hp) was a number that wasn't touched again until the last few years (thats 4 decades my brother) . Mustang puts out a "factory" 662hp GT500 and now a 2 door and a 4 door Dodge are in the 700's....and I'm sure Chevy will have to step up their measly 500 hp Camaro too.
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