1989 Viper concept idling

[DtRockstar1]

I usually don't post videos of cars just idling, but I do make exceptions. It's very rare to see an iconic concept car running and in motion, even if it's moving slowly. This was pretty special to see.

Chris


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EzzYTDv_ds

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

That's the 1st time I've seen/heard the concept car running. Thanks for posting!! Why is that kid putting his foot on the exhaust pipe in the beginning?!?!

 

[BlackSnake99]

Why is that kid putting his foot on the exhaust pipe in the beginning?!?!

I think he has his foot on the ramp to steady it.

 

[Indy]

It's increadible how close the concept resembles the actual production car. And those wheels are out of this world...amazing what they achieved with the Viper

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

I think he has his foot on the ramp to steady it.

Ok, I see that now. I was ready to start a petition to have his foot amputated lol

 

[BlackSnake99]

Ok, I see that now. I was ready to start a petition to have his foot amputated lol

Lose your reading glasses, Chad?

 

[VIPER BAZ UK]

The beginning of viper history......
Great find..
Baz

 

[01sapphirebob]

That's an incredible post. Never heard the concept run let alone seen it moving! Thanks for posting!!!!

 

[Garron]

It moves!!!! WOW

 

[JAY]

Cool ! Seen it at Car Shows , but never running.......lol !

 

[alwayscode390]

That was SWEET!!! Thanks for the share ---

 

[slysnake]

Man, that's a beautiful car. I like the pipes you can see in the side vents. What are those?

 

[jdeft1]

Cool. I diggg it.

 

[viper GTS-R]

I wonder if the car has ever moved faster than 20 mph. Most concepts are only built to do 40 tops!

--RS

 

[InjectTheVenom]

That's an incredible post. Never heard the concept run let alone seen it moving! Thanks for posting!!!!

I'm with Bob, this is pure gold as far as passion goes.

 

[InjectTheVenom]

I wonder if the car has ever moved faster than 20 mph. Most concepts are only built to do 40 tops!

--RS

The tires most likely do not even have a tread rating. Didn't the Gen 3 competition coupe concept have hand carved rubber tires?

 

[Viper Wizard]

Did you know that has a V8 [5.9L] not a V10 in it.

 

[01sapphirebob]

Man, that's a beautiful car. I like the pipes you can see in the side vents. What are those?

Running off the headers I believe.

 

[DtRockstar1]

Did you know that has a V8 [5.9L] not a V10 in it.

Actually, the first prototype had a V8 in it (VM-01). What you see in this video is VM-02, which has the V10.

Chris

 

[DtRockstar1]

And while we're at it, I may as well show you another Chrysler concept car in motion!

Chris



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XIEUWsXlEo

 

[eucharistos]

cool vids both, thanks

 

[InjectTheVenom]

Actually, the first prototype had a V8 in it (VM-01). What you see in this video is VM-02, which has the V10.

Chris

You've got it the other way around. VM-01 is the red car you see here with the V8, VM-02 is the white car that was present at VOI 11 and featured the first working V10 prototype.

http://www.supercars.net/cars/2208.html

 

[CHAP4034]

Actually, the first prototype had a V8 in it (VM-01). What you see in this video is VM-02, which has the V10.

Chris

You are right , the red is the first V10

 

[georgethedog]

I'm no expert on the history, but it does sound like a V-8.

 

[DtRockstar1]

You've got it the other way around. VM-01 is the red car you see here with the V8, VM-02 is the white car that was present at VOI 11 and featured the first working V10 prototype.

http://www.supercars.net/cars/2208.html

If you take a look at this link, this looks like the car seen in the video. It states that it was the first Viper to have a V10.

Take a look and let me know what you think: http://www.supercars.net/cars/440.html


Chris

 

[InjectTheVenom]

Ok all confusement on a set of matchsticks, did they produce 2 identical concepts??

 

[Cobraken]

If I remember: The original V-8 car was white. There were several developmental red cars. The headers showing in the gills were a handbuilt job that were only seen on the original red prototype.

 

[anton28]

I'm no expert on the history, but it does sound like a V-8.

Def sounds like a 10.

 

[7TH_SIGN]

Interesting how the exhaust was designed, the pipe showing, kind of like it.

 

[GTS Dean]

I hate to break it to you, but you're all wrong.

The original showcar had 2 V-8 engines sawn apart and soldered back together to make a real V-10. The red car pictured IS that one. Then, there was VM-01 (white - I believe) also named Felicity, that was powered by a V-8 and used for suspension development. It's the one Iaccoca was pulled over in by Detroit PD when he decided to give the "GO" for Viper production. VM-02 is known as the Sedona car, it was used by Bob Lutz to take magazine writers for rides in Sedona, AZ. It was powered by a purpose-built V-10.