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2013 SRT Viper – The Return of the Snake

The heart and soul of the 2013 SRT Viper is its venerable, handcrafted, all-aluminum 8.4-liter, mid-front V-10 overhead-valve engine.

Improvements for 2013 include an ultra-high-flow, lightweight composite intake manifold; high-strength, forged pistons; sodium-filled exhaust valves; new catalysts to ease backpressure and an aluminum flywheel that reduces reciprocating losses. Approximately 25 pounds have been shaved from the fully dressed engine.
Performance ratings for the SRT-engineered V-10 Viper are 640 horsepower and 600 lb.-ft. of torque – the most torque of any naturally aspirated sports-car engine in the world.

The Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual transmission has been improved wîth closer gear ratios and a final drive ratio that has been shortened to 3.55 from 3.07. The shifter throw also is shorter. As a result, the 2013 Viper models will be more engaging to drive. Its top speed of 206 mph is now achieved through 6th gear wîth maximum engine speed (redline) at 6,200 rpm.

Outstanding ride, handling and capability

Starting wîth a stiffer structure that provides 50 percent more torsional rigidity, the 2013 SRT Viper chassis benefits from numerous enhancements – many learned through racing efforts wîth Viper GTS-R and Competition Coupe models.

Major upgrades include the addition of a new aluminum x-brace under the hood that ties the suspension pickup points to the magnesium cowl super casting. This benefits torsional rigidity and stiffness. A new aluminum impact beam at the front of the car contributes to overall mass savings and improved weight distribution, while providing excellent crashworthiness.

Structurally, many chassis components were reworked to take advantage of new materials able to accommodate reduced thickness and complex shapes without compromising structural rigidity. The result is an overall weight savings of approximately 100 pounds.

At the rear, the suspension has been re-engineered wîth the toe link moved forward of the axle for better tow control and dynamic stability.

A new, driver-selectable two-mode suspension system, featuring Bilstein DampTronic Select shock absorbers wîth both street and track settings, is standard on GTS models.

For 2013, SRT Viper models ride on standard Pirelli P Zero, Z-rated tires wîth substantially improved overall response, cold-weather performance, and enhanced grip and §teering feel, regardless of road surface – while also broadening the performance envelope.

For the first time, standard safety technologies such as electronic multistage stability control and traction control help to maximize traction performance at virtually any speed and driving environment.

While every SRT Viper leaves the factory floor ready to take on any on-road or on-track challenge, the available Track Package further enhances its capability by elevating at-limit performance. Slotted two-piece lightweight rotors from StopTech replace the original equipment, while ultra-lightweight multi-spoke Sidewinder II wheels wrapped in high-performance Pirelli P Zero Corsa 'racing-type' compound tires further reduce unsprung weight at all four corners. Selecting the Track Package also slices 57 pounds from the vehicle's curb weight.

All 2013 Viper models will come wîth a §teering-wheel-mounted launch-control switch, allowing for optimal acceleration from standing starts.

Benchmark braking

Brake performance for the 2013 SRT Viper is engineered to provide shorter stopping distances, better modulation, improved durability and balanced brake performance without fading under extreme conditions.

Each corner features four-piston Brembo brakes wîth fixed-aluminum calipers and vented rotors boasting a diameter of 355 mm by 32 mm. Brake calipers are forged. All surfaces are machined for full weight optimization. The calipers are among the stiffest available. Heat distortion is nearly eliminated, even under the most demanding braking conditions.

The available SRT Track Package features lightweight and slotted two-piece rotors from StopTech.

New premium materials, craftsmanship and technologies

The all-new, driver-oriented interior cabins of the SRT Viper models have been totally revamped for 2013. Superior craftsmanship, premium material appointments and performance-oriented technologies are evident throughout.

For the first time, all major interior surfaces are sewn and wrapped wîth additional padding applied in comfort areas. On the Viper GTS model, all surfaces are fully leather-skinned. Standard accent colors are applied to the seats, doors, center console and stitching.

Quality fit and finish is showcased across the lineup by details such as the triple paint-finished gun-metal appliqués on the cluster bezel, HVAC outlets, window-switch bezels, shifter base, park-brake bezel and the integrated passenger grab-handle on the center console.

Standard high-performance racing seats from Sabelt feature a lightweight Kevlar/fiberglass shell created by a state-of-the-art resin transfer-molding technology for mass reduction and long-term durability. Both driver and passenger enjoy improved comfort from thigh support and deep side-bolsters designed to match the extreme lateral acceleration capabilities of the SRT Viper.

Seating positions in the 2013 SRT Viper models are 20 mm lower for more room and enhanced performance-driving ergonomics. Seat travel is extended by 90mm overall, which enables expanded seating options from a more rearward positioned bulkhead. For the first time, seat height can be adjusted by up to 40 mm – manually on the SRT model and power-controlled on the GTS.

The new 2013 Viper is the most spacious model in the history of the nameplate. The floor pan and bulkhead have been extended approximately 90 mm to provide improved legroom and more rearward seat track movement.

A 7-inch, full-color, customizable instrument cluster – wîth its full-time analog tachometer – is designed specifically for the 2013 SRT Viper.

The dominant center tachometer display features an animated readout that glows red and shows off the new 'Stryker' logo when engine rpm approaches redline, safely alerting the driver to upshift.

Drivers can configure the tachometer to display their last shift point and a peak rpm hold marker can be set up for optimum performance. Views include tach-only or tach wîth digital speed readout.

The new customizable instrument cluster provides an unmatched presentation of the exclusive SRT Performance Pages' statistics and feedback to the driver, including 0-to-60 mph; 0-to-100 mph; eighth- and quarter-mile elapsed times; braking distance; instant g-force measurement readouts and top-speed performance.

The 8.4-inch Úconnect radio doubles as a display for SRT Performance Pages content, such as quarter-mile elapsed time and speed. Data also can be stored for future reference.

Úconnect Access provides new level of connectivity

	Vital Stats
Engine : 8.4 L., 10-cylinder Power: 640 hp Torque: 600 ft-lbs
6-speed Manual

The 2013 SRT Viper lineup features the new Úconnect Access in-vehicle connectivity system that links drivers to emergency services, as well as richer information and entertainment options – all via improved graphics.

Viper customers can choose between two Úconnect Media Centers – Úconnect 8.4A and Úconnect 8.4AN – which provide a range of new features and multiple ways to control media. The system balances the convenience of an 8.4-inch touchscreen wîth the reassurance of tactile knobs for common functions such as radio tuning volume adjustment. Touchscreen buttons along the bottom of the screen enable easy access to the radio, climate controls, navigation and phone. Breakthrough voice-text capability is enabled via voice command.

Pairing the vehicle wîth a compatible Bluetooth-equipped phone featuring the Message Access Profile (MAP) enables handsfree calling and activates advanced text-messaging protocols that:
• Announces receipt of a text message sent to the device

• Audibly identifies the sender

• 'Reads' the message aloud

Leveraging Chrysler Group's partnership wîth Sprint, the driver can access cloud-based voice recognition technology that converts the spoken word into verbatim text messages. Communication is limited only by the user's vocabulary – no need to let go of the §teering wheel or learn lists of 'canned' responses, as required by competitive systems.

Similarly, the new Viper's navigation system affords the use of continuous, single-sentence instructions, such as: 'Navigate to 800 Chrysler Drive, Auburn Hills, Michigan.'

Not sure where you need to go? Ask Bing. The powerful search engine will find restaurants, theaters, airports and other landmarks. Choose a destination and Úconnect Access will plot a route on command.

The system also raises the security bar, using its embedded cellular connection to establish direct contact wîth 9-1-1 dispatchers at the push of a button. A second button connects vehicle occupants wîth Úconnect help, Chrysler Group customer service or roadside assistance. (Both buttons are located on the Viper's rear-view mirror.)

Additional peace of mind comes in the form or theft-alarm notification, stolen-vehicle assistance and a smartphone app. The latter remotely locks and unlocks doors, flashes lights, sounds the horn and pinpoints vehicle location in places such as crowded parking lots.

Once behind the wheel, its sculpted contours welcome a driver's grip. The §teering wheel also is home to a host of finger-tip mounted controls for audio, Úconnect features and launch control.

SiriusXM Travel Link, available wîth the Úconnect 8.4AN system, provides premium data services and information to make every trip more efficient. SiriusXM Traffic, also only available wîth Úconnect 8.4AN, works wîth the vehicle's navigation system to display traffic speed, traffic flow and accident information to assist travel through congested areas.

An expanded SiriusXM channel lineup is available on both Úconnect systems and includes programming exclusive to Chrysler Group, including the new SiriusXM Latino channels, an auto first.

A range of Harman Kardon surround-sound systems are available across the SRT Viper lineup that features the latest in audio system technology. All Harman Kardon audio systems include a high-voltage class D amplifier wîth tracking power supply and up to 12 channels of amplification. The Harman Kardon system wîth exclusive Logic 7 surround-sound processing is available in the Viper GTS model wîth a total of 18-speakers, including four subwoofers located behind the seats. All Harman Kardon systems in the 2013 SRT Viper lineup include high-performance, high-efficiency GreenEdge technology loudspeakers that are extremely light and include rare earth magnets. The magnets inside each speaker ensure efficient speaker operation and enhanced performance. The audio system is powered by a 35-volt tracking power supply – so the new and improved sound system achieves more than double the acoustic power of the current system.

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