4 teasers later...

[Synergy]

What do you think??? If you ask me the first picture looks like a different car shown in the 4th picture...

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[01sapphirebob]

I see the same car. They just have a good portion of it blacked out.

 

[Slithr]

I likey the interior shot, looks more 'highend'

 

[SnakeBitten]

Yeah they do seem to be different cars between the first reveal pic and last but I think its the angles both pics were taken thats the culprit.

On another note the way the shadows fall over the back of the hood/windshield convergence makes the car look too upright. The greenhouse looks too tall. Im sure its the shadows. Judging from where Stryker is and where that hood may end in the shadows thats one LONG front end. I like where this may be going porportion wise.

Cant wait for Wednesday. I may go after work. Is Wednesday open to the public? If not Ill go Saturday.

 

[kdaviper]

The second pic from the front was taken at a MUCH higher angle.

One thing I like is how the extractors on the hood give the car an impression of having horns... hopefully indicating that this will be one diabolic ride!
1!

 

[DaDood]

To me, the last picture doesn't even look real. It looks like a bad 3D rendering.

 

[ZYellow01RT]

That fourth pic looks like a 1984 Corvette with some stuck on body molding. Hope that's not the final design.

 

[my viper]

That fourth pic looks like a 1984 Corvette with some stuck on body molding. Hope that's not the final design.

Hope that is not the final design?? This is a teaser of the actual car.

 

[Lespauldude]

Yeah they do seem to be different cars between the first reveal pic and last but I think its the angles both pics were taken thats the culprit.

On another note the way the shadows fall over the back of the hood/windshield convergence makes the car look too upright. The greenhouse looks too tall. Im sure its the shadows. Judging from where Stryker is and where that hood may end in the shadows thats one LONG front end. I like where this may be going porportion wise.

Cant wait for Wednesday. I may go after work. Is Wednesday open to the public? If not Ill go Saturday.

The first day of general admission to the public is Friday the 6th.

 

[Moundir]

I hope it's the angle of that last pic but I hate it!!! It looks like an old firebird hood!!

 

[BlknBlu]

I really like my 09 ACR but that new car is incredible

Bruce

 

[SnakeBitten]

The first day of general admission to the public is Friday the 6th.

Thanks for that. I would have wasted my time wednesday lol.

 

[PDCjonny]

I really like my 09 ACR but that new car is incredible

Bruce

Without seeing the actual car or knowing anything about the performance.
Are you the head cheerleader at SRT?

 

[Slithr]

I really like my 09 ACR but that new car is incredible

Bruce

Bruce, shoot me a PM when you're ready to "trade-up"

 

[BlknBlu]

Without seeing the actual car or knowing anything about the performance.
Are you the head cheerleader at SRT?

LOL.

I am just very brand loyal and know that SRT will not dissapoint us. Too many people who did not even see the VOI car are bashing the new one based off of a Hot Wheel. I am pretty sure that after Wednesday the Benedict Arnold's will go into hiding.

Bruce

 

[BigDawg]

I am pretty sure that after Wednesday the Benedict Arnold's will go into hiding.

Bruce

Amazing you still don't get it. Perhaps the internet is not for you.

All the naysayers (myself included) want the Gen V to be bad ass. We are just saying that based on the recent track record it's a little hard for many of us to have confidence. Ralph made A LOT of worrisome comments, about appealing to a broader market and targeting 911 drivers. To anyone who loves the Viper for what it is that is alarming.

I'll be the first to congratulate Ralph if my worries are put to rest in a few days. There is no shame. Why would we hide? We all participated in a fun debate about the new car while a few "die-hard-any-viper-is-awesome-no-matter-what-it-looks-like-or-what-gadgets-it-has-or-even-what-motor-it-has" people have whined about others expressing concerns. We're all here on a Viper forum, were here to discuss the Viper; not to unconditionally nut swing from the car and those behind its creation.

 

[georgethedog]

I think it is going to be way out of my price range...

 

[05Commemorative]

Amazing you still don't get it. Perhaps the internet is not for you.

All the naysayers (myself included) want the Gen V to be bad ass. We are just saying that based on the recent track record it's a little hard for many of us to have confidence. Ralph made A LOT of worrisome comments, about appealing to a broader market and targeting 911 drivers. To anyone who loves the Viper for what it is that is alarming.

I'll be the first to congratulate Ralph if my worries are put to rest in a few days. There is no shame. Why would we hide? We all participated in a fun debate about the new car while a few "die-hard-any-viper-is-awesome-no-matter-what-it-looks-like-or-what-gadgets-it-has-or-even-what-motor-it-has" people have whined about others expressing concerns. We're all here on a Viper forum, were here to discuss the Viper; not to unconditionally nut swing from the car and those behind its creation.

What is the recent "track record" you are referring to? I would think the recent track record shows a willingness to continue to build better performance and listening to customers. Saying it will compete/beat 911's is a huge compliment, particular if a track guy. If the interior had the quality of a 911, I for one would be ecstatic. I would love my car to have the steering feel of a 911. the statement to appeal to a broader set of folks is also completely reasonable for a guy responsible for selling cars. He is not talking 20,000 of them, but probably more back to the standards of 3-5k cars like the gen3's sales experienced.

So, like Bruce, we both saw the car at VOI and each sneak peak (other than interior) shows us pieces of that, but we also have the luxury of having the size/proportions to go along with it. We also have the confidence of the track record because virtually everything suggested is happening. The interior shot gave me a huge boost in confidence because that was the unknown. Have no worries on the performance front and I liked the design I saw a great deal.

 

[Smog Dog]

the statement to appeal to a broader set of folks is also completely reasonable for a guy responsible for selling cars. He is not talking 20,000 of them, but probably more back to the standards of 3-5k cars like the gen3's sales experienced.

Viper has never sold 3,000 to 5,000 per year.....those kind of numbers are the quickest way to ruin the brand.

Bill

 

[bluestreak]

That last pic makes the front hood look really functional from an aero/DF point of view, so maybe the next generation ACR won't need to be as extreme with the additional aero to be as fast. Function has to be a priority as well, and it looks like SRT have done their homework. I'm looking forward to seeing the new design.

It's certainly a step up in the modernization category.

As for performance, if most of the money is put into weight reduction, losing 150-200 lbs would be enough by itself without having to have a huge increase in HP.

 

[05Commemorative]

Viper has never sold 3,000 to 5,000 per year.....those kind of numbers are the quickest way to ruin the brand.

Bill

You must explain that comment. "quickest way to ruin a brand is to sell more?"

btw, 1994 sold 3000, 2004 sold 2400 units and 2005 sold 2000. Did the 94 ruin the brand?

 

[SnakeBitten]

I asked a guy on Lambopower, who saw the car last week, what he thought of it. Dont know how he saw it but I'll take his word for it. Keep in mind he is a Lambopower moderator. With the Aventador out there he still found the Vipers spec "IMPRESSIVE" Here is his reply:

Is it striking? Certainly. The gap issues, at least in what i have seen has been resolved. While it's "new" the Viper isn't new anymore. People weren't expecting it the first time around, but now, people have high expectations. The specs on the car ARE impressive, and i think people will draw some interesting comparisons on the look from the front end. It will be a brute that some people will love, and others loathe. All opinions aside, the price is going to make or break this car. I haven't heard what it is yet, but that will be the key factor.

 

[plumcrazy]

damn, back from the dead ? how goes it SB ?

 

[SnakeBitten]

damn, back from the dead ? how goes it SB ?

You are probably thinking about Gerald "Snake Bitten" with the space between em. Thats not me. But Im fine since you asked

 

[PDCjonny]

You are probably thinking about Gerald "Snake Bitten" with the space between em. Thats not me. But Im fine since you asked

You're Peter (Pete?) right?

 

[slysnake]

All opinions aside, the price is going to make or break this car. I haven't heard what it is yet, but that will be the key factor.

That's a pretty good assesment

 

[Nitro187]

That's a pretty good assesment

It should stay 6 figures brand new... 120-150k if they want to keep the super car image.

 

[AviP]

Comparing the teaser #1, #2 and #4, I think the left lane news rendering is spot on or very close. 1 more day.

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[SnakeBitten]

You're Peter (Pete?) right?

Yeah thats me, the other Snakebitten.

Got another reply from him:

Yeah, it will be something to see. I think in person it will be more imposing. I saw video from a photoshoot and the car looks good.

 

[Ghoust]

The interior shots definitely look like a car with a six figure price tag, some good stuff there. However the last shot of the hood didn't do anything for me. It reminds me of a late nineties transam.