vpower01
Viper Owner
I agree ... I just hope it doesnt look like that.
Im just more of a fan of this.
http://forums.viperclub.org/threads/641239-So-this-is-what-I-ve-been-up-to...?highlight=falcon
Gen V Viper in Viper magazine
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I agree ... I just hope it doesnt look like that.
Im just more of a fan of this.
http://forums.viperclub.org/threads/641239-So-this-is-what-I-ve-been-up-to...?highlight=falcon
Thanks Bushido, it's definitely Viper. I like it but would like to see a narrower waist.
The drawing is still not quite the same as the VOI version. On either side of the hoodscoop are the Ford DT inserts and the grill is different. Also part of the roof overlaps onto the rear hatch glass. The new car does have a more GTS look to it than SRT.
Bruce
Bruce
bushido
Viper Owner
That's good to know.
I also hope they don't incorporate that low profile (side windows) "gangster" chop look..
v10enomous
Enthusiast
I wonder why they just didn't go with the Volado design.
I received the magazine today. Kudos to those who produced it. Excellent job. The cover shot appears to show the real Gen V emblem on a real steering wheel. I think that it turned out well. As for the drawings in the article itself, I doubt that they are close to what the car will really look like. Ralph and his merry designers must have refined what was shown at Salt Lake City by now after taking into consideration the feedback from those who saw the styrofoam mockup. That is what Dodge did with the 2006 Gen III coupe. From my standpoint unless the upcoming Gen V is a bit lighter; has a true six speed transmission; handles better and has at least 700 HP, I will keep what I have no matter what it looks like. I also do not care what kind of nanny tech is put on the car as long as I can turn it off if I choose to.
JohnnyViper
Enthusiast
georgethedog
Enthusiast
Maybe because of all the curves it would be too expensive to manufacture??? Or some find it too far from the current Vipers??? Maybe it isn't areo enough--looks like lots of places for drag???
johniew398
Enthusiast
I haven't seen anything yet that would make it a head turner like the current or older vipers.
v10enomous
Enthusiast
You really can't tell how the actual car will look from that sketch. The charter of the original Vipers was to be a modern day Cobra. No matter what they do with the Gen5 there will be naysayers. The purists will say too modern or the pure performance and luxury crowd will say not contemporary enough.
I can't speak for all owners but big engine normally aspirated power, the Ring record and something that looks unique and could never be confused with a corvette would hit the bulls eye.
I can't speak for all owners but big engine normally aspirated power, the Ring record and something that looks unique and could never be confused with a corvette would hit the bulls eye.
georgethedog
Enthusiast
v10enomous
Enthusiast
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johniew398
Enthusiast
Just got my Viper magazine in the mail. Who knows what the final version will look like; but, that doesn't impress me.
Well I got my magazine and the only pic that looks semi promising is the center sketch on page 21. The Velado deal looks like a tasteless Vette transformation commissioned by a trust fund baby meets X-Box. Those aweful wheels...................ugh!
I'm positive Ralph would not design something like that.
I'm positive Ralph would not design something like that.
georgethedog
Enthusiast
Agreed 100%. The center sketch is pretty nice or at least the best of all. Your decription of the Velado is very well done indeed.
The front of the sketch on page 21 is very Viper-like, and the sides bring back the Gen 1/2 curve which I always liked. The Velado front looks like it came from a Transformers movie, and why is it frowning? Quoting the words of the late great Redd Foxx playing Fred Samford: "That is a who lot of ugly..."
The rear of the Velado is not too bad.
My previous issue came in an "opened" envelope and looked like it hadn't been licked or sealed...THIS issue came two days ago, it is in a perfectly sealed envelope....not wanting to do DNA testing, but when I brought it up the last time, it was only meant for constructive criticism...several took it the wrong way, I would think that the board czars would welcome feedback ?
Lee00blacksilverGTS
Enthusiast
Good catch on the fender cove.
I just got the magazine yesterday, I'm surprised others have not noted more changes in the "new" Volado drawing vs. the old. I can count 5 significant changes.
All of them seeming to make the car look more GTS'ish. Just like I remember from VOI. Although I spot one change that is different from VOI and still makes the car even more like a GTS than the VOI car.
Going in the right direction for me if it resembles changes made to the actual car!
I just got the magazine yesterday, I'm surprised others have not noted more changes in the "new" Volado drawing vs. the old. I can count 5 significant changes.
All of them seeming to make the car look more GTS'ish. Just like I remember from VOI. Although I spot one change that is different from VOI and still makes the car even more like a GTS than the VOI car.
Going in the right direction for me if it resembles changes made to the actual car!
I agree moving in the right direction!
AbsolutHank
Enthusiast
So, is the Viper script on the front of the magazine going to be the Gen V font/script etc? Of course, we already know the new logo since VOI, but curious about this as well?
