ROCKET62
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After seeing the test mules and the most recent drawings, I got to thinking ...... Any guess? Think the same underbody will be used? What should be carried over and what should definitely be changed?
What parts will the Gen 5 and Gen 4 Share?
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Chelseasnake
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i hope just the name will be the same
Black Moon
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Paul Hawker
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Think the only parts that will cross over is the Viper DNA.
Expect a new frame, suspension, engine, bodywork.
Might see carryover of transmission/rear end, but maybe with some upgrades.
Expect a new frame, suspension, engine, bodywork.
Might see carryover of transmission/rear end, but maybe with some upgrades.
Martin
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The cigarette lighter will probably be the same. They've used that same one in a bunch of generations.
JAY
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Good question ! Look forward to seeing how much is Reversed engineered for Gen 4 and Gen 3 
lmcgrew79
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I wonder with all the extra "luxuries" how much its gonna weigh in at. Hopefully not a fat slob or it will need 700 hp.
kdaviper
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Denial of 8.7L displacement? never read that anywhere.
ROCKET62
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After having the chassis that just set the record at the ring and from a pure cost/business perspective, I find it hard to believe that Dodge will come up with a new frame, tranny, rear end, or major suspension changes. We also have world class brakes - so I doubt they change much there either. It would also take a significant increase in cost to really shave any weight off - so I don't see that happening.
I could see a change in the windshield angle/design and doors which would change the overall look and hopefully provide for some more headroom. There was some early discussion regarding the Fiat Multi-air system - so maybe that is how they achieve the HP increase without having to make huge changes to a proven engine. Traction/stability control has to be a good thing with a motor that's pushing out 675/600+ numbers.
Gotta hand it to Dodge for being able to keep everything under wraps for as long as they have.
I could see a change in the windshield angle/design and doors which would change the overall look and hopefully provide for some more headroom. There was some early discussion regarding the Fiat Multi-air system - so maybe that is how they achieve the HP increase without having to make huge changes to a proven engine. Traction/stability control has to be a good thing with a motor that's pushing out 675/600+ numbers.
Gotta hand it to Dodge for being able to keep everything under wraps for as long as they have.
