Comments on: GM accepts Viper SRT10 challenge, confirms “Blue Devil” http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:21:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: chargedup http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-294491 chargedup Tue, 23 Jan 2007 19:11:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-294491 Agreed bb_454 Agreed bb_454

]]> By: bb_454 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-294438 bb_454 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 15:31:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-294438 I could afford a regular vette, just not a Z06. I don't find it pointless, that's like saying you cant discuss politics unless your a politician. I could afford a regular vette, just not a Z06. I don’t find it pointless, that’s like saying you cant discuss politics unless your a politician.

]]> By: DialM4Speed http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-294435 DialM4Speed Tue, 23 Jan 2007 15:15:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-294435 My favorite is the Corvette and always will be but I love the Viper too. But unless you've got the cash to buy one (and not too many of us do) it's all pointless. My favorite is the Corvette and always will be but I love the Viper too. But unless you’ve got the cash to buy one (and not too many of us do) it’s all pointless.

]]> By: bb_454 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-294248 bb_454 Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:11:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-294248 I'm just playin about the rich thing, its something I joke around with about everyone. Yea I saw the gun metal colored Viper with the red stripe, I thought it looked bad ass. Should be interesting over the next couple years with the two cars. I wouldn't mind the Vette getting a Turbo or SC, just means the engine is more efficient. Only concern I have is that I want it to still have a v8. I’m just playin about the rich thing, its something I joke around with about everyone. Yea I saw the gun metal colored Viper with the red stripe, I thought it looked bad ass. Should be interesting over the next couple years with the two cars. I wouldn’t mind the Vette getting a Turbo or SC, just means the engine is more efficient. Only concern I have is that I want it to still have a v8.

]]> By: cargod http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-294191 cargod Sun, 21 Jan 2007 03:33:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-294191 I just wish chevy doesn't supercharge the damn thing like all the magazines say, corvettes have never been supercharged or turbocharged before. And the LS7 is capable of making more than 600 HP N/A. I dont know it just seems like the cheap way out. I just wish chevy doesn’t supercharge the damn thing like all the magazines say, corvettes have never been supercharged or turbocharged before. And the LS7 is capable of making more than 600 HP N/A. I dont know it just seems like the cheap way out.

]]> By: chargedup http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-294184 chargedup Sat, 20 Jan 2007 23:10:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-294184 Trust me I'm not rich. I wish I was, bet you do too. If I owned a Viper I wouldn't think that it was the "end all be all of sports cars", heck I would know that mine wasn't, but I would strive for it. Just to correct you it is an 8.3L(15cc's away from). They started the Viper with the V10 because they were out to prove that they can build an American Supercar. It wasn't until later that Dodge built the 6.1L, which if they were to put into the Viper it would upset most Viper owners(as much as a Charger with 4drs). Hence the Firepower! which was aimed at the Corvette. I could care less about interiors, especially in a car that was made for racing. Speaking of the 08 did you see the Viper modded by Mopar(the black one with the off center red stripe)? 675hp pretty awesome. I can't wait to see the specs on it. Trust me I’m not rich. I wish I was, bet you do too. If I owned a Viper I wouldn’t think that it was the “end all be all of sports cars”, heck I would know that mine wasn’t, but I would strive for it. Just to correct you it is an 8.3L(15cc’s away from). They started the Viper with the V10 because they were out to prove that they can build an American Supercar. It wasn’t until later that Dodge built the 6.1L, which if they were to put into the Viper it would upset most Viper owners(as much as a Charger with 4drs). Hence the Firepower! which was aimed at the Corvette. I could care less about interiors, especially in a car that was made for racing. Speaking of the 08 did you see the Viper modded by Mopar(the black one with the off center red stripe)? 675hp pretty awesome. I can’t wait to see the specs on it.

]]> By: bb_454 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-293973 bb_454 Fri, 19 Jan 2007 17:25:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-293973 Tenths of a second slower with 2 more cylinders 5 more HP, and an extra $20k on the sticker! I read plenty of reviews too, and your right, the Viper does brake a little better, and it does handle better. But the reviews I saw still say the Vette wins in a road course because its nearly as good at handling but its quicker. I also don't melt my leg off getting out of it, lol. I like when my flesh stays on my leg! Maybe your right about guys that own Vette's being a prick for the most part, but to be honest, I have quite a few guys in here with their vipers that aren't any better. Besides my Vette has much better interior! You damn rich people just like to argue though, jeez! lol Thing that bothers me about Viper guys, they think that the Viper is the end all be all of sports cars, like thier can't be something faster, or better looking, or that a 8.2L V10 that's puts out 510hp is some great feat. Its a good car on the track, but Chevy now has something that beats it, and not just on the sticker! Well that is until 2008 when the 600hp Viper comes out. Tenths of a second slower with 2 more cylinders 5 more HP, and an extra $20k on the sticker! I read plenty of reviews too, and your right, the Viper does brake a little better, and it does handle better. But the reviews I saw still say the Vette wins in a road course because its nearly as good at handling but its quicker. I also don’t melt my leg off getting out of it, lol. I like when my flesh stays on my leg! Maybe your right about guys that own Vette’s being a prick for the most part, but to be honest, I have quite a few guys in here with their vipers that aren’t any better. Besides my Vette has much better interior! You damn rich people just like to argue though, jeez! lol Thing that bothers me about Viper guys, they think that the Viper is the end all be all of sports cars, like thier can’t be something faster, or better looking, or that a 8.2L V10 that’s puts out 510hp is some great feat. Its a good car on the track, but Chevy now has something that beats it, and not just on the sticker! Well that is until 2008 when the 600hp Viper comes out.

]]> By: chargedup http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-293875 chargedup Fri, 19 Jan 2007 04:38:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-293875 bb_454 Ha! I wish I could afford a Viper or a Vette. I was simply stating that IF I could afford either I would choose the Viper. The Viper is all about business and that's the way I like any car that I own. Don't you think that if the exhaust was such a big deal that they would change that? I guess it isn't as big a deal as most think. My experience with Vette owners (old and new) proves to me that they are pricks. However, people that would like to own a Vette but don't are not pricks at all. Bigfatguy The current stock Viper Coupe already outhandles and out brakes the precious "invincible" Z06.The 2006 Viper Coupe is only mere tenths of a second slower on the tests it didn't beat the Z06 on. This could all be improved with a better driver, mind you, which some magazines have already proven. The Viper weighs 3,410 lbs while the Z06 weighs 3,150 lbs bb_454 Ha! I wish I could afford a Viper or a Vette. I was simply stating that IF I could afford either I would choose the Viper. The Viper is all about business and that’s the way I like any car that I own. Don’t you think that if the exhaust was such a big deal that they would change that? I guess it isn’t as big a deal as most think. My experience with Vette owners (old and new) proves to me that they are pricks. However, people that would like to own a Vette but don’t are not pricks at all.

Bigfatguy The current stock Viper Coupe already outhandles and out brakes the precious “invincible” Z06.The 2006 Viper Coupe is only mere tenths of a second slower on the tests it didn’t beat the Z06 on. This could all be improved with a better driver, mind you, which some magazines have already proven. The Viper weighs 3,410 lbs while the Z06 weighs 3,150 lbs

]]> By: bb_454 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-293804 bb_454 Thu, 18 Jan 2007 20:29:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-293804 I work for a huge Dodge/Jeep and Chrysler store. I see all sorts of Vipers in the shop all the time. They are fantastic on the track, no doubt about that. But as far as a driver they suck. Their not as reliable and that's coming from the mechanic. Looks are all subject of opinion, I like the looks of the Vette more. Its always great when your not paying attention exiting a Viper and scorch your leg! That's a ton of fun. The POS was a little over the top I will give you that, but it was only because you seem to think its appropriate to call Vette owners pricks. Only $15,000 dollars more, you must have one hell of a payroll! I couldn't justify another 15k because it looks a little better. Have a good day Rich Boy! Hahaha Why don't you go back to your fancy rich boy yacht and have a private party with all your Richard friends? lol I work for a huge Dodge/Jeep and Chrysler store. I see all sorts of Vipers in the shop all the time. They are fantastic on the track, no doubt about that. But as far as a driver they suck. Their not as reliable and that’s coming from the mechanic. Looks are all subject of opinion, I like the looks of the Vette more. Its always great when your not paying attention exiting a Viper and scorch your leg! That’s a ton of fun. The POS was a little over the top I will give you that, but it was only because you seem to think its appropriate to call Vette owners pricks. Only $15,000 dollars more, you must have one hell of a payroll! I couldn’t justify another 15k because it looks a little better. Have a good day Rich Boy! Hahaha Why don’t you go back to your fancy rich boy yacht and have a private party with all your Richard friends? lol

]]> By: Bigfatguy http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-293640 Bigfatguy Thu, 18 Jan 2007 02:32:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-293640 Viper is slower, doesn't handle as well, gets worse mpg, looks like a big S2000 and is a heavy mofo. So, instead of pricks buying it, I guess clueless people buy it..... Viper is slower, doesn’t handle as well, gets worse mpg, looks like a big S2000 and is a heavy mofo. So, instead of pricks buying it, I guess clueless people buy it…..

]]> By: chargedup http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-293587 chargedup Wed, 17 Jan 2007 21:11:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-293587 POS huh? Have you ever had problems with a viper? have you ever known anyone that had a problem with a viper? Didn't think so. I'm not saying the Zoh6 is a POS, I'm just saying that for only $15,000 dollars more I would buy something with style, performance, and didn't make me look like a prick. POS huh? Have you ever had problems with a viper? have you ever known anyone that had a problem with a viper? Didn’t think so. I’m not saying the Zoh6 is a POS, I’m just saying that for only $15,000 dollars more I would buy something with style, performance, and didn’t make me look like a prick.

]]> By: bb_454 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-293574 bb_454 Wed, 17 Jan 2007 20:14:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-293574 I would buy the one that wasn't a pos. I'' thake the Z06. I would buy the one that wasn’t a pos. I” thake the Z06.

]]> By: chargedup http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-293416 chargedup Tue, 16 Jan 2007 21:32:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-293416 I don't know but if I had the money to spend on either one I would opt for the one that corners better, built for racing not just looking pretty, looks more menacing, and didn't make me look like a prick, you know the Viper. I don’t know but if I had the money to spend on either one I would opt for the one that corners better, built for racing not just looking pretty, looks more menacing, and didn’t make me look like a prick, you know the Viper.

]]> By: bb_454 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-293335 bb_454 Tue, 16 Jan 2007 14:47:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-293335 Yea Im a little confused with that one too. The current Z06 beats the SRT10 Viper and cost a lot less doing it. Seems like a win to me. Yea Im a little confused with that one too. The current Z06 beats the SRT10 Viper and cost a lot less doing it. Seems like a win to me.

]]> By: Floater http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-293246 Floater Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:41:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-293246 Struggling to keep up with it? Please, Just look at sales figures, then profit margins. The Corvette still is, and will always be, THE American sports car. Struggling to keep up with it?

Please, Just look at sales figures, then profit margins.

The Corvette still is, and will always be, THE American sports car.

]]> By: chargedup http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-293195 chargedup Mon, 15 Jan 2007 20:37:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-293195 Isn't it funny the Lutz introduced us to the Viper and now he is struggling to compete with it? Isn’t it funny the Lutz introduced us to the Viper and now he is struggling to compete with it?

]]> By: Fatstrat http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-293116 Fatstrat Mon, 15 Jan 2007 15:42:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-293116 MSRP is what comparisons are usually based on (+ options). It is the only real reliable way to compare pricing as dealers all over the country will vary in their 'market value adjustments'. I would also be that the typical Z06 is probably driven harder during its life than the average 911. No evidence for that, just my humble opinion. MSRP is what comparisons are usually based on (+ options). It is the only real reliable way to compare pricing as dealers all over the country will vary in their ‘market value adjustments’.
I would also be that the typical Z06 is probably driven harder during its life than the average 911. No evidence for that, just my humble opinion.

]]> By: bb_454 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-293078 bb_454 Mon, 15 Jan 2007 03:03:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-293078 The Corvette fails to deliver on good fuel economy? Its not supposed to be a Prius you know that right? Anyway why don't you compare the 7L Z06 motor to the 5L M6 motor, or even the 3.8L in the 911 and tell me which one is worse at delivering on good fuel economy. Vette 16/26, M6 12/19, 911 18/26. So the Vette has a NA large CI motor, but clearly beats the smaller displacement BMW and nearly matches the 911 with a puny 3.8L with a turbo, turbos do a lot to improve performance as well as fuel economy. The Corvette has a heritage with the Small Block V8, not only that it keeps the price down from years and years of use and improvements. It would cost GM way too much money to just develop another motor to slap into the car so they could have something like a 5L motor that's producing 500+ hp but also achieving excellent fuel economy. Leave that to the exotics that cost twice as much. Maybe one day, but I don't see it happening anytime soon. Sure technology is great, its also expensive. The Corvette isn't a 75K-125k dollar 911 or a 1.5M dollar Enzo, its a relatively inexpensive (44k-70k dollar) sports car that can compete with cars that are twice as much, and priced so a middle class person could afford it. Sure the interior could be better, but why nit pick every flaw, it already delivers on so much for such a reasonable price that the interior shouldn't be that big of an issue. If that's the case you need to be all over the Viper with a 86k dollar price tag, the vettes interior is leaps and bounds better. With that being said the Blue Devil, SS, Stingray whatever its called isn't necessary going to have a huge motor, I heard its rumored to be a 6.2L with a Supercharger. The Corvette fails to deliver on good fuel economy? Its not supposed to be a Prius you know that right? Anyway why don’t you compare the 7L Z06 motor to the 5L M6 motor, or even the 3.8L in the 911 and tell me which one is worse at delivering on good fuel economy. Vette 16/26, M6 12/19, 911 18/26. So the Vette has a NA large CI motor, but clearly beats the smaller displacement BMW and nearly matches the 911 with a puny 3.8L with a turbo, turbos do a lot to improve performance as well as fuel economy. The Corvette has a heritage with the Small Block V8, not only that it keeps the price down from years and years of use and improvements. It would cost GM way too much money to just develop another motor to slap into the car so they could have something like a 5L motor that’s producing 500+ hp but also achieving excellent fuel economy. Leave that to the exotics that cost twice as much. Maybe one day, but I don’t see it happening anytime soon. Sure technology is great, its also expensive. The Corvette isn’t a 75K-125k dollar 911 or a 1.5M dollar Enzo, its a relatively inexpensive (44k-70k dollar) sports car that can compete with cars that are twice as much, and priced so a middle class person could afford it. Sure the interior could be better, but why nit pick every flaw, it already delivers on so much for such a reasonable price that the interior shouldn’t be that big of an issue. If that’s the case you need to be all over the Viper with a 86k dollar price tag, the vettes interior is leaps and bounds better. With that being said the Blue Devil, SS, Stingray whatever its called isn’t necessary going to have a huge motor, I heard its rumored to be a 6.2L with a Supercharger.

]]> By: Jaguar XJ-S http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-293067 Jaguar XJ-S Sun, 14 Jan 2007 23:24:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-293067 I don't think it fair to GM to say "Blue Devil? So what?". Flagships are not meant for the average person to own. Flagship cars are intended to be the cream of a manufacturer's crop. The Corvette has been that car since 1953. Flagships often are much higher priced than their corporate counterparts but offer increased performance and in many cases increased luxury. Luxury, however, is not the point of the Corvette. It's sole purpose in life is to showcase the performance potential GM can produce. Now, that said, Dodge can't produce reliable horsepower. The Viper may be extremely fast but many high speed tests reveal how greatly the company is deprived of quality. Also, GM and Dodge must rethink their method of creating horsepower. The days of "cubic inches are king" are long gone. Thank you to the eviro-freaks. An 8.4 litre engine must be capable of 840 bhp using the 100 hp/litre rule of thumb. Same applies to GM. Their 7.0 litre V-8 needs to produce 700 hp to meet the standard. Also, using modern technology, they should be produce mountains of power but be able to deliver moderate fuel mileage through devices like upgraded ECU's, super-overdrive transmission, or even step out on a limb and develope a Continuously Variable Transmission. New technology has set a standard that GM, Ford Motor Company, and DaimlerChrysler fail to live up to. I don’t think it fair to GM to say “Blue Devil? So what?”. Flagships are not meant for the average person to own. Flagship cars are intended to be the cream of a manufacturer’s crop. The Corvette has been that car since 1953. Flagships often are much higher priced than their corporate counterparts but offer increased performance and in many cases increased luxury. Luxury, however, is not the point of the Corvette. It’s sole purpose in life is to showcase the performance potential GM can produce. Now, that said, Dodge can’t produce reliable horsepower. The Viper may be extremely fast but many high speed tests reveal how greatly the company is deprived of quality. Also, GM and Dodge must rethink their method of creating horsepower. The days of “cubic inches are king” are long gone. Thank you to the eviro-freaks. An 8.4 litre engine must be capable of 840 bhp using the 100 hp/litre rule of thumb. Same applies to GM. Their 7.0 litre V-8 needs to produce 700 hp to meet the standard. Also, using modern technology, they should be produce mountains of power but be able to deliver moderate fuel mileage through devices like upgraded ECU’s, super-overdrive transmission, or even step out on a limb and develope a Continuously Variable Transmission. New technology has set a standard that GM, Ford Motor Company, and DaimlerChrysler fail to live up to.

]]> By: Noah http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-293048 Noah Sun, 14 Jan 2007 20:42:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-293048 The blue devil--so what. They will produce about 1500/year for 2 years, whereas viper will go on and on. By the way good luck on getting one. Wait until you see the dealer mark up on the blue devil, assuming your dealership can even get one. The other thing is that most of you won't be able to afford one, let alone see one. The blue devil–so what. They will produce about 1500/year for 2 years, whereas viper will go on and on. By the way good luck on getting one. Wait until you see the dealer mark up on the blue devil, assuming your dealership can even get one. The other thing is that most of you won’t be able to afford one, let alone see one.

]]> By: gtv6 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-293013 gtv6 Sun, 14 Jan 2007 09:15:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-293013 /\ This isn't the camaro we're talking about. The vette has associations beyond that. Michelle Kwan, Elvis, the 1950's. It has been around a few years... /\
This isn’t the camaro we’re talking about. The vette has associations beyond that. Michelle Kwan, Elvis, the 1950′s. It has been around a few years…

]]> By: mblommel http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-292999 mblommel Sun, 14 Jan 2007 05:06:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-292999 No matter how fast they make the Corvette it will still be just a Chevy. Although they have achieved quite a bit in the ALMS series and in winning at Le Mans, they 'vette still has the tacky, gold-chain wearing, hair-plugs-havin', grease-ball driver stigma. Still, it offers great bang for the buck, but then again so does Wal-Mart. No matter how fast they make the Corvette it will still be just a Chevy. Although they have achieved quite a bit in the ALMS series and in winning at Le Mans, they ‘vette still has the tacky, gold-chain wearing, hair-plugs-havin’, grease-ball driver stigma.

Still, it offers great bang for the buck, but then again so does Wal-Mart.

]]> By: Kendall Richardson http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-292994 Kendall Richardson Sun, 14 Jan 2007 03:44:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-292994 ----->yea, dat's because more money is spend on their interiors than their performance verses the corvettes performance to interior ratio: as long as i can see my instruments&gauges clearly, my interior doesn't matter if i'm out there beatin porsche 911s.......based on the concept i just made, that's why i'm drivin an SRT-4 now.......... —–>yea, dat’s because more money is spend on their interiors than their performance verses the corvettes performance to interior ratio: as long as i can see my instruments&gauges clearly, my interior doesn’t matter if i’m out there beatin porsche 911s…….based on the concept i just made, that’s why i’m drivin an SRT-4 now……….

]]> By: Carnut4ever http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-292991 Carnut4ever Sun, 14 Jan 2007 03:14:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-292991 Yes, one of those 50 cars you have mentioned will be the rumored Z06 powered Camaro. All I'm saying is that GM should consider a minor redesign for the exterior and a full redesign for the interior while they are at it. What's up with people who can't accept the fact that the Corvette interior is shitty and always shift the topic about the performance for the price and blah..blah..blah.. Yeah right, the design is perfect? What is it about the interior again? There are numerous 50k cars that have better interior than the Corvette. Yes, one of those 50 cars you have mentioned will be the rumored Z06 powered Camaro. All I’m saying is that GM should consider a minor redesign for the exterior and a full redesign for the interior while they are at it. What’s up with people who can’t accept the fact that the Corvette interior is shitty and always shift the topic about the performance for the price and blah..blah..blah.. Yeah right, the design is perfect? What is it about the interior again? There are numerous 50k cars that have better interior than the Corvette.

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-292988 1c3d0g Sun, 14 Jan 2007 02:43:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-292988 Seconded, A4. Seconded, A4.

]]> By: Kendall Richardson http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-292985 Kendall Richardson Sun, 14 Jan 2007 01:39:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-292985 ------->A4? WELL SPOKEN............. ——->A4? WELL SPOKEN………….

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-292961 A4 Sat, 13 Jan 2007 20:46:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-292961 who cares GM? yes the blue devil will be sweet, but cmon, the Viper and the Corvette deal with two very different people, not to mention volume. Dodge probably anticipates selling under 1000 vipers, while corvettes are being shot out the door every minute. Its nice theres a little rivalry, but theres a bigger difference between the two than a "accord vs camry" matchup of the identicals. And yeah your stupid, the corvette design is perfect. Sorry there isnt a $5,000 leather package. The viper doesnt have one either. Nor does half of the other cars in this price range. Stop comparing its interior to a 911, and start comparing it to one of the other 50 cars sold in the vettes price range with questionable interiors, but mind blowing performance. who cares GM? yes the blue devil will be sweet, but cmon, the Viper and the Corvette deal with two very different people, not to mention volume. Dodge probably anticipates selling under 1000 vipers, while corvettes are being shot out the door every minute. Its nice theres a little rivalry, but theres a bigger difference between the two than a “accord vs camry” matchup of the identicals. And yeah your stupid, the corvette design is perfect. Sorry there isnt a $5,000 leather package. The viper doesnt have one either. Nor does half of the other cars in this price range. Stop comparing its interior to a 911, and start comparing it to one of the other 50 cars sold in the vettes price range with questionable interiors, but mind blowing performance.

]]> By: obsessedwithautos http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-292958 obsessedwithautos Sat, 13 Jan 2007 20:41:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-292958 Carnut4ever, you took the words right out of my typing fingers. At least upgrade the interior to that of Cadillac quality, or else nobody will buy this at what is probably going to be equal to M5 prices. (Different classes, I know, but at $90,000, one kind of expects an interior that is better than the company's rental car offerings; actually people will buy it anyway. ;) ) Carnut4ever, you took the words right out of my typing fingers. At least upgrade the interior to that of Cadillac quality, or else nobody will buy this at what is probably going to be equal to M5 prices. (Different classes, I know, but at $90,000, one kind of expects an interior that is better than the company’s rental car offerings; actually people will buy it anyway. ;) )

]]> By: chevy490 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-292945 chevy490 Sat, 13 Jan 2007 17:57:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-292945 what do u mean the sdesighn of the3 corvette needs fixing ur stupid! what do u mean the sdesighn of the3 corvette needs fixing ur stupid!

]]> By: Carnut4ever http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-292942 Carnut4ever Sat, 13 Jan 2007 17:34:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-292942 I think they should drop a new interior in there while they are at it. Can't have the upcoming new Camaro to better the flagship Corvette. With the Camaro rumored to be powered by the Z06 engine, it would be a better bet being the flagship sportscar of GM because the design of the Corvette needs fixing. I think they should drop a new interior in there while they are at it. Can’t have the upcoming new Camaro to better the flagship Corvette. With the Camaro rumored to be powered by the Z06 engine, it would be a better bet being the flagship sportscar of GM because the design of the Corvette needs fixing.

]]> By: gtv6 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-292905 gtv6 Sat, 13 Jan 2007 04:45:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-292905 I believe Callaway already builds this car... the C16. I believe Callaway already builds this car… the C16.

]]> By: Kendall Richardson http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-292883 Kendall Richardson Sat, 13 Jan 2007 03:19:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-292883 ----->kick a donkey? where? —–>kick a donkey? where?

]]> By: stick2clutch http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-292880 stick2clutch Sat, 13 Jan 2007 03:16:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-292880 kiiiiiiiick Asssss! kiiiiiiiick Asssss!

]]> By: Kendall Richardson http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-292860 Kendall Richardson Sat, 13 Jan 2007 01:57:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-292860 ------->norby413: DAGGON RIGHT!!!! ——->norby413: DAGGON RIGHT!!!!

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-292855 1c3d0g Sat, 13 Jan 2007 01:33:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-292855 Stuart: damn right! :cool: Anyway, this is great news. It keeps both companies competitive while offering their customers plenty of goodies. Long live America. American Muscle Cars FTW. Stuart: damn right! :cool: Anyway, this is great news. It keeps both companies competitive while offering their customers plenty of goodies. Long live America. American Muscle Cars FTW.

]]> By: norby413 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-292847 norby413 Sat, 13 Jan 2007 01:13:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-292847 Can we all get on the same page for once concerning the price of a Z06? Sorry, but it may "list" at 70k. You CANNOT BUY ONE for much under 90k. When the Blue Devil comes out, listed at 100k, I guarantee they'll be in short supply, and changing hands in the 120 range, AT LEAST! And for those hung up on price/performance comparos, you also need then, to include RESALE into your calculations. We took a 01 Z06 in recently on trade, 13000 miles, showroom condition. We gave them 21grand, what they sell for at auctions. To compare, 1991 911 Turbos in top shape still bring over 50k. 97/98 Turbos have actually gone UP in value in the last few years and are currently holding about 70-75% value at 10 years old. Every 10 year old vette I've ever sat in was falling apart. The moral? There's more to life than 0-60. Can we all get on the same page for once concerning the price of a Z06? Sorry, but it may “list” at 70k. You CANNOT BUY ONE for much under 90k. When the Blue Devil comes out, listed at 100k, I guarantee they’ll be in short supply, and changing hands in the 120 range, AT LEAST!
And for those hung up on price/performance comparos, you also need then, to include RESALE into your calculations. We took a 01 Z06 in recently on trade, 13000 miles, showroom condition. We gave them 21grand, what they sell for at auctions. To compare, 1991 911 Turbos in top shape still bring over 50k. 97/98 Turbos have actually gone UP in value in the last few years and are currently holding about 70-75% value at 10 years old.
Every 10 year old vette I’ve ever sat in was falling apart.
The moral? There’s more to life than 0-60.

]]> By: Andre Neves http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-292822 Andre Neves Fri, 12 Jan 2007 23:40:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-292822 I went through three sets on 'em when I had my Srt-4. Too much damn torque on that thing. It was a fun car. I went through three sets on ‘em when I had my Srt-4. Too much damn torque on that thing. It was a fun car.

]]> By: chevy490 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-292821 chevy490 Fri, 12 Jan 2007 23:36:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-292821 ohh blue devil is ganna be badass!!!!!!!!!!! ohh blue devil is ganna be badass!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Kendall Richardson http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-292816 Kendall Richardson Fri, 12 Jan 2007 23:05:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-292816 -------->nah Andre, its stock.....ran thru ne side axles?nah.....not yet i suppose........ ——–>nah Andre, its stock…..ran thru ne side axles?nah…..not yet i suppose……..

]]> By: cknoff http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-292813 cknoff Fri, 12 Jan 2007 22:58:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-292813 The only thing hurting the Vette right now is that it's too lightweight (strange problem, isn't it?). MT said the car would handle better with a couple of sandbags in the back to keep it glued down. So would a HP increase actually really do anything for it? The only thing hurting the Vette right now is that it’s too lightweight (strange problem, isn’t it?). MT said the car would handle better with a couple of sandbags in the back to keep it glued down. So would a HP increase actually really do anything for it?

]]> By: Andre Neves http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-292809 Andre Neves Fri, 12 Jan 2007 22:55:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-292809 Kendall, Have you gone through any passenger-side axles yet? Modded? Kendall,
Have you gone through any passenger-side axles yet? Modded?

]]> By: bb_454 http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-292807 bb_454 Fri, 12 Jan 2007 22:48:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-292807 Holy hell, there is like 12 different 911 models!?!?! Holy hell, there is like 12 different 911 models!?!?!

]]> By: Kendall Richardson http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-292805 Kendall Richardson Fri, 12 Jan 2007 22:42:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-292805 -------> sike but back to tha subject............. ——-> sike but back to tha subject………….

]]> By: Kendall Richardson http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-292803 Kendall Richardson Fri, 12 Jan 2007 22:38:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-292803 ------>My '05 SRT-4 will SMOKE a GM Cobalt ha ha....... ——>My ’05 SRT-4 will SMOKE a GM Cobalt ha ha…….

]]> By: Andre Neves http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge.html#comment-292802 Andre Neves Fri, 12 Jan 2007 22:36:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/12/gm-accepts-viper-srt10-challenge/#comment-292802 ^ hey man, I understand what your saying man. ^ hey man, I understand what your saying man.

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