I saw a spec sheet somewhere, that showed this particular GTS in the test was a
Euro-spec model, down on power, to only 375 Hp. If I can find it, I'll post it.
the sportauto laptimes were driven with a 411hp GTS..there are many confusing
power claims for europe version I have seen 383, 400, 411, and 450hp claims all
for 1997 GTS sold in Germany..
The power of the Viper GTS is 450 hp SAE (USA standards, i.e. reckoned at
the engine) or 383 hp DIN (European standards, i.e. reckoned at the
wheels.
In fact, the official data were 450 hp for the Dodge Viper GTS (USA) and 383 for
the Chrysler Viper GTS (Europe), but the performance data were just the same.
Never forget that, traditionally, American data for the engine power are
reckoned at the engine (SAE), while European at the wheels (DIN). The Mustangs
Shelby claimed 500 hp, but in Europe it reached only 420-430. How was it? Easy,
the former was SAE, the latter DIN. I also remind you that all the
current versions of the Viper deliver their power in SAE, that means that the
500 hp actually are about 420-430 DIN. However, the C6 Corvettes are reckoned
DIN, not SAE.
murcielago thats wrong DIN PS are always crankshaft(engine) not wheel power!
The different in power was because of europen noise limits which forced them to
change the exhust system of the Viper GTS.
The first series was avaible with 411hp... soon it was reduced to 384hp to match
noise limits ...the 450hp US version was to loud for the europen market and
IMPOSSIBLE to register! The europen Viper GTS had no sidepipes!
The Viper SRT-10 from 2004 was the first completely identical to the US version
and sold as Dodge in Europe
No Viper GTS had side-pipes, neither EU nor USA (the GTS is the only Viper with
rear exhaust).
It looks quite strange to shift from 450 to 383 hp only for a different exhaust,
being both of the same type (rear). Furthermore, the GTS I have heard in Europe
(Chrysler) were as loud as the American (Dodge).
the ACR is incredibly dope but, How stupid are you?? do you really have to tell
people that the ACR beats them around the Ring? everybody knows that. what car
freak doesnt? but you do know the Ultima GTR 720 WILL Destroy the ACR round any
track dont you?
the Ultima GTR 720 doesnt cost anywhere near $300,000. it costs $120,000. the
Ultima does have 120bhp more, but if your gonna compare prices then there
similiar.
192mph? um no, 450bhp from a 8.0L n/a 488 cid V10, 0-60mph in 4.2, 0-100kmh
4.4, 0-100mph 9.3 0-160kmh 9.4 1/4 mile in 12.4 at 117 and top speed is 186mph
and weigh is 3400 and torque be 490 with a price of $80,000...proven, id post
them but im too lazy:) prolly latter though!
0-60 in 4.2? it may be able to do 5-60 in that time but anyone who tests from a
dead stop isnt gonna do that. and apparently this site doesnt do that or the
gt-r and 911 turbo would both do 3.2.
yeah its fast on striaghts but i cant quite see whats with the willow springs
lap times i like the track but the lap times the cars get their arent makeing to
much sense its hard to belive a viper gts goess round willow springs faster than
a porsche gt3 rs.
the sportauto laptimes were driven with a 411hp GTS..there are many confusing
power claims for europe version I have seen 383, 400, 411, and 450hp claims all
for 1997 GTS sold in Germany..
the Ultima GTR 720 doesnt cost anywhere near $300,000. it costs $120,000. the
Ultima does have 120bhp more, but if your gonna compare prices then there
similiar.
What's the issue date of Motor Trend where these performance figures were
published?
0-60 in 4.2? it may be able to do 5-60 in that time but anyone who tests from a
dead stop isnt gonna do that. and apparently this site doesnt do that or the
gt-r and 911 turbo would both do 3.2.