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The 2013 SRT Viper: The Snake Pit’s Next Hatchling
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The 2013 SRT Viper: The Snake Pit’s Next Hatchling
If you don’t suffer from ophiophobia; the chances are high that you don’t know what it is. I’ll save you the Wiki-search: it is a fear of snakes.
While a fear of any creature that can kill you doesn’t seem irrational or unfounded in any way, if you do have severe ophiophobia, you may be frightened by the all 2013 SRT Viper Concept. But relax! Although the car looks dangerously fast, it isn’t venomous and it can’t bite you. At least, I don’t think that it can bite you…
2013 SRT Viper: From Cobra to Viper in 0.3 Centuries
The SRT Viper has been a staple in the automotive community since its unveiling two decades ago. Its predecessor, the Ford Shelby Cobra, was a hit in the 1960′s when it was originally introduced. The Cobra is only produced in continuation models currently; but it can be ogled at car shows and purchased at auctions around the world. The Cobra was the beginning of the contemporary Dodge Viper; but it is not its equivalent. Equivalent is not accurate, because this car has no equal; especially not the design that has been revealed for the 2013 model.
Carroll Shelby, former American racer and savior of AC Cars, contributed substantially to the designing of the Dodge Viper when it was originally conceived. While the serpentine name, the simplicity of the sleek body-style, and peak performance capabilities are similar to the antiquated Shelby Cobra, the undeniable power of the Viper far surpasses that of its parental template vehicle. The Cobra ultimately became a type of Mustang and, if I remember correctly, snakes usually kill horses (or scare the manure out of them while they buck off their riders).
The 2013 SRT Viper: Stirring Up the Snakes
All of the vipers come from a factory in Detroit, MI. The division is affectionately referred to as the “Snake Pit”. The Snake Pit was silenced for a short time period, but only shortly. The rattles of the craftsmen that assemble these elegant and ferocious machines have been heard in the streets of Detroit, once again. The next sound will be the hissing of the 2013 SRT Viper; which sounds eerily like the revving engine of a roadster that is about to run all of the crossovers and hybrids right off of the road… (I know, not very green of me, right? I’ll make up for it by leasing one with green paint).
The past designs of Cobras and Vipers alike are nothing to be cast aside or forgotten. Each model has its own unique contribution to make to the automotive world. There is multitude of vehicles that influenced the upcoming release of the SRT Viper; below are only some of the Vipers have aided in its evolution.
- 1st Gen. Viper RT 10
- 2nd Gen. Viper RT/10 G
- 3rd Gen. Viper SRT/10
- 4th Gen. Phase II Viper SRT-10
- Viper ACR
- Viper ACR-X
- Copperhead
5th Generation: 2013 SRT Viper
No longer carrying the Dodge name, SRT is an acronym for Steering and Racing Technology. The vehicle has been altered from its previous professional handling to a more streamlined, “user-friendly” steering system. I’m not too sure that having more control is anything to complain about; but we will find out in April when it is set to be revealed in New York.
The abundance of viciously attractive sports cars from the past, future and today can make choosing a favorite almost impossible; for many enthusiasts. However, I am not one of those many. The Viper has been my personal favorite for 20 years. The 2013 SRT Viper certainly doesn’t seem like it is going to alter my viewpoint; which is that this sports car is exactly what a roadster is supposed to be: frightening.
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