Would you drive a V-6 Viper???

[Rizzo]

With all the insanity going around about the new GT being a V-6, would you buy a Viper with a Twin turbo V-6? I know its always been a V-10 BUT if Dodge were to come out tomorrow with 750HP TT V-6 that weighed 300 lbs less than the current V-10 and gave it a really exotic sound would you buy one? Lighter weight, better handling and more HP but in a V-6? Id do it. What are your thoughts? Just a dumb question but with the industry going this way more and more it seems its just a matter of time.

[VENOM V]

Yikes! What a dilemma. I would say no way except you threw in 750 HP and a 300 Lb weight savings. Good curve ball! I want it to stay V10 but if EPA forces us to change, I would reluctantly go along with it.

[BlknBlu]

I have Mopar blood in my veins, so yes I would, but it better sound good and stay in limited production. I prefer the sounds of a V8 but love the idea of having a car that not everyone has and does not hare any platform with. I am not a track rat but love the Mopar Brands and thier performance line. A V6 in a viper will in my opinion be the death of the car.

Bruce

[Fatboy 18]

Don't be so ridiculous, NO The V10 is the heart of these cars.

To rip out its heart would be sacrilege! The Horror, The Horror.

[ACRucrazy]

No.

I don't care if Dodge or Chrysler comes up with a new supercar that succeeds the Viper, which happened to have a V6 or whatever. But if it's not a V10, its not a Viper.

[Nine Ball]

You are clearly asking a loaded question, in order to arrive at the answer you personally want. The non-biased way to ask, would be to assume all else equal, except the engine platform.

650 hp V10 naturally aspirated
650 hp V6 twin-turbo

If those are my choices, then NO.

[ViperSmith]

Yes. To me the engine is part of the experience, but not the only thing that makes the Viper the Viper.

I'd gladly take a V6TT + KERS Viper, if it had the power to make it worth it.

[Nine Ball]

Yes. To me the engine is part of the experience, but not the only thing that makes the Viper the Viper.

I'd gladly take a V6TT + KERS Viper, if it had the power to make it worth it.

But, you are now bargaining with the decision. Adding extra goodies to make the decision palatable. Would you pick a V10 + KERS over the V6? Likely so. I'd pick a V6TT if it had $100K cash sitting in the trunk. Bargaining. LOL

[BlknBlu]

the real question is should Dodge continue to produce the Viper after government mandates V6 or less engines. We have no say if the V10 will be produced.

Bruce

[Black Pearl]

V-6 mid engine TT would be nice

[Vipes]

With all the insanity going around about the new GT being a V-6, would you buy a Viper with a Twin turbo V-6? I know its always been a V-10 BUT if Dodge were to come out tomorrow with 750HP TT V-6 that weighed 300 lbs less than the current V-10 and gave it a really exotic sound would you buy one? Lighter weight, better handling and more HP but in a V-6? Id do it. What are your thoughts? Just a dumb question but with the industry going this way more and more it seems its just a matter of time.

A 750 HP TT V-6 would have a weak power band in the early rpms. That was the whole reason I traded in my 850 hp 3 liter car for a viper, to also have fun in the low rpms.

[C-Note]

V-6 or V-10... They both don't sound good like a V-8.

I think a better question is that if the Viper was forced to be a V-6 by the gov. would we even want them to build it anymore?

I say NO, if the hand is forced I say kill the Viper. Just as they did to the 426 Hemi after 71.

That doesn't mean they cant build something that is a V-6 mid engine monster like the GT. It just needs to be something else.

[01sapphirebob]

If it comes to that then I would say stop Viper production. The heart of the Viper (hell, the whole idea of the car) was the big V 10. If it doesnt have that to me it's just not a Viper. I'd say if Chrysler has to go down that road in the future they should consider building the Copperhead. I think that had a V 6 if I'm not mistaken.

[Zybane]

IMO V8 sound is over rated. V10 or V12 is where it's at.

[GBS]

It sounds like in a few years if they're still producing Vipers and you want a new one you may not have a choice!

[v10enomous]

IMO V8 sound is over rated. V10 or V12 is where it's at.

When they sound like this...

[J TNT]

No. It would be a different animal.

[v10enomous]

I would be V6ixemous... Just doesn't have the same ring to it

[Rizzo]

You are clearly asking a loaded question, in order to arrive at the answer you personally want. The non-biased way to ask, would be to assume all else equal, except the engine platform.

650 hp V10 naturally aspirated
650 hp V6 twin-turbo

If those are my choices, then NO.

Its not an answer I want. I am just genuinely interested in if anybody would buy it? I could care less and dont want a V-6. Im one of the ones that would far prefer the new GT with a V-8. BUT I would take one with a V-6 just because the car is so damn incredible looking. I also HATE paddles. auto's, DCT's whatever they call them but again. This car I may forgive if it ever comes within my range and again I think the days of manuals are getting close to an end. It sucks but thats the way it seems to be going. So yes I added 750 HP to the equation to throw in the curve ball as I think the extra HP might make a lot of guys say "screw the V-10". Or If the V-10 is axed then would you rather they just let the Viper die and invent an entirely new car with a new name?

[Murpowa]

Where is all this gibberish stemming from? The government has been trying to kill big motors for years but it's gone nowhere. Ford showcases ONE version of their halo car with a V6 and everyone has their undies in a knot.

I don't see v8's, v10's etc being discontinued, I see emphasis focused on more efficiencies of these motors

[Coloviper]

Only if the V6 is welded to another V6 in tandem.

[Ohiotj]

I like a NA sports car. I will save a turbo for a diesel.

[Voice of Reason]

It makes me sad that it's even a question, so there's no way I'd want it actually produced.

I'd be fine with a turbo V8, but this V6 stuff kills me.

[GRNBGON]

W T F !!!! No true gear head would NEVER put Viper and that other letter & number in the same line. Please Father Viper & Grail Keeper, do not listen to them as they know not what they say. Kill it before you would bastardize it with a V6 or anything but a V10. Viper with a V10 is the only way to be ture to all the people who put in all the hard work to make the Viper what it is! If it does not have a V10 then it is not a VIPER!

[Zybane]

I don't know why some people think the Viper V10 sounds bad.

I think it sounds pretty bad ass: