Many European car enthusiasts were disappointed when Chrysler announced in January that the 2013 SRT Viper would not be available to them. German tuner, GeigerCars has come to the rescue by unofficially importing the vehicle to Europe.
Reviews have come out naming the 2013 GeigerCars SRT Viper one of the year’s best sports cars.
There is a caveat to this proposition. It will cost the European buyers $180,500 (€139,900) which is almost twice the price of the automobile in the U.S.($97,395). It is still expected that demand will be high.
Specifications
Vehicle Type: Coupe | Base Price: €139,900 |
Fuel Tank Capacity: 16 gals (70 L) | Miles Per Gallon: NA |
Length: 175.7 in. (446.3 cm) | Wheel Base: 98.8 in. (250.9 cm) |
Height: 49.1 in. (124.7 cm) | Width: 76.4 in. (194.1 cm) |
Curb Weight: 3354 lbs (1521 kg) | Ground Clearance: 5.0 in. (12.7 cm) |
Luggage Capacity: 14.7 cu ft | Maximum Seating: 2 people |
Engine: 8.4 Liter V10 DOHC* | Compression Ratio: 10.2: 1 |
Horsepower: 649 HP | Max RPM: 6400 RPM |
Torque: 600 lb-ft @5000 rpm | Transmission: 6-Speed Manual w/ OD |
0-60 mph: 3.5 seconds | Maximum Speed: 206 mph (332 km/h) |
*SRT Viper Base specs
Engine & Performance
Under the hood of the GeigerCars SRT Viper is an 8.4 liter, V10 engine that produces 640 horsepower. This beast will go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, and comes with a top speed of 206 mph.
The engine is paired with a Tremec TR6060, 6 speed manual transmission. The drag coefficient is only 0.364.
Exterior
Let’s start with the preferred color of the GeigerCars SRT Viper. That would be yellow, specifically “Race Yellow” which is appropriate for this sports car.
The exterior design is of a new language with an emphasis on speed and aerodynamics.
The hood, roof and deck lid are all made of carbon fiber while the door panels are made from aluminum. The result is a much lighter vehicle than previous editions with weight factors being measured in every aspect of its construction.
The SRT Viper still has its traditional front fender “gills” with this version sporting a “GeigerCars” decal behind them.
There are new side exhausts with the bezels popping out behind the doors. The “Rattler” 5 spoke wheel design is the “piece de resistance” to complete its sleek profile.
Interior
The interior of the GeigerCars SRT Viper is much improved in both appearance and technology.
It has fiberglass shell (lightweight) racing seats with the instrument panel topped with an 8.4 inch color touchscreen that controls all driver functions including the audio system. Audio settings can also be adjusted from buttons mounted on the steering wheel.
You can also avail of Chryslers “UConnect” system, and at your disposal is Bluetooth connectivity, should you want it. An additional 7 inch LED screen displays pertinent vehicle info and is customizable.