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One of the most awaited and anticipated models of the 2012 New York Auto Show finally made its appearance. It’s the new generation Dodge Viper about which it was originally thought will no longer have a successor. The Americans couldn’t let one of the Chrysler Group’s iconic model to die and, along with the Italians from Fiat, they have given rise to the offspring that gets the Viper name and add before the SRT abbreviation – from the performance division of Dodge.


The fifth generation of the iconic two-seat, American-built supercar has been deliberately evolved to incorporate superior craftsmanship, a host of new technologies and ergonomic improvements while respecting its visceral legacy of outright performance. The all-new 2013 Dodge Sports Car SRT GTS 477kW Viper was unveiled at the 2012 New York International Auto Show, marking its highly anticipated return to the high-performance sports car market.
Speaking at the 2012 New York motor show Gilles told Drive it would cost almost $20 million dollars and require annual orders of at least 500 cars to justify relocating the steering wheel on the Viper.


For the 2013 model year, two new models of the iconic supercar will be hand built at the Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit - the home for Viper since 1995. Both SRT Viper and SRT Viper GTS models offer new interior and exterior designs incorporating premium materials and new exterior surfaces with aerodynamically functional details that are beautifully integrated into the high-tech carbon fiber and aluminum skin. On the inside, designers and engineers strived to rethink all touch points; and upgrade all material appointments and technologies. Compared with the old generation, the new 2013 Dodge Sports Car SRT GTS 477kW Viper adopts aluminum doors and roof, the boot door and hood being made from carbon fiber. All designed to reduce the total mass of the muscle car.

Dodge introduced at 2012 New York Auto Show a new generation for the SRT Viper supercar. The 2013 SRT Viper gets a 8.4-liter V10 engine, which can provide 640 brake-horsepower and a torque of 812 Nm. Wild V10-powered two-seater could be as quick as a Lamborghini. The Chrysler Group has revived its fastest and most revered sports car in the form of the SRT Viper. But don't expect the 8.4-litre V10 two-seater coupe to come to Australia as there are no plans to build it with the steering wheel on the right.

New 2013 Dodge Sports Car SRT GTS 477kW Viper V-10 Engine Offers More Power, More Torque, Less Weight. At the heart and soul of the 2013 SRT Viper is a hand-assembled 8.4-liter all-aluminum, V-10 engine. The iconic V-10 has been continuously upgraded over the years with improvements in oiling, airflow and an industry-first, single-cam variable-valve timing system. For 2013, the engine features a new ultra-high-flow, composite intake manifold for improved air distribution, new forged pistons, new lightweight, sodium-cooled exhaust valves and an aluminum flywheel. The engine also includes new exhaust catalysts to reduce backpressure. The result is a significant improvement of 40 lb.-ft. of torque and 40 horsepower with weight savings of more than 25 pounds for the fully dressed engine.

 2013 Dodge Sports Car SRT GTS 477kW Viper

Coupled to the more powerful engine is a Tremec TR6060 six-speed transmission that has been refined with tighter gear ratios and a shifter with reduced throws to maximize driver involvement, while effectively transferring power to the pavement. Additionally, the final -drive ratio has been shortened to 3.55 from 3.07 giving the 2013 SRT Viper even more voracious and effortless acceleration at all speeds.

For 2013, all Viper models will feature traction control. To help maximize traction for straight-line performance, all Viper models also will include launch control as standard equipment. The new Viper is the fastest and sleekest yet, partly thanks to a new lightweight body with carbon fibre panels and aluminium doors that help reduce the overall weight by 45kg. Its aluminium V10 - 13kg lighter than the V10 used previously in the Dodge Viper - produces a massive 477kW of power and  813Nm of torque, the most of any naturally aspirated (non-turbo or supercharged) engine. Performance figures haven’t been released yet although the numbers suggest it should reach 100km/h in about three seconds. It would also be a safe bet that the latest Viper would exceed the last model’s 325km/h top speed.

Which is based on the Porsche 911 Turbo (997) 3.8-liter with PDK gearbox, the tuners at speedART have just launched the BTR II 580. As expected, the car underwent serious upgrades both in styling and performance, with pricing for the full kit going up to 21,630 euros. Taken separately, the BTR II 580 power kit costs 9,890 euros, while the body kit retails for 5,100 euros and the wheels go for 6,640 euros. According to speedART, the power increase of 80 hp and 120 Nm of torque was achieved by adding a modified motronic, a sport exhaust with 200 cell sport cats and big single race-tail-pipes. Moreover, the sport exhaust is also available with sound control switch.

The upgrades mean the BTR II 580 is now able to develop 580 hp and 720 Nm of torque. Thanks to Porsche's PDK transmission, the BTR II sprints from 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and has a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph).

2010 SpeedArt BTR II 580 Sports Car

The body kit consists of an optimized front chin spoiler for more downforce and better brake cooling, side skirts, rear diffuser, roof top spoiler and a rear spoiler wing. The BTR body kit is painted in a bi-color version with additional side stickers.

2010 SpeedArt BTR II 580 Sports Car

The visual and physical connection to road is given by the forged and weight reduced modular twin spoke wheels type „LSC FORGED (Light Spoke Competition)" in 8,5" and 12 x 20" with 245/30 and 325/25 ZR20" available in many different colors (for the rim and center star). Moreover, sportive and adjustable sport suspension comes in many different variations from type "street sport" up to or "race sport" including PASM function.

2010 SpeedArt BTR II 580 Sports Car

Additional modifications :

- sport steering wheel for all models and with F1 shift paddles for PDK

- Sport seats with carbon shell in leather, alcantara or special design variations

- special leather or alcantara applications

- carbon interior parts in many colors availiable

German tuner and Porsche specialist SpeedART celibrates its 10th birthday. As a celebration they have created an exhaust package for the Porsche Panamera Turbo.The PS9 package for the German sports saloon ups the ante with numerous aero add-ons and a bevy of performance upgrades. The Sport-Abgas system provides your Panamera with a more raw sound and twenty extra horses.

The Essen Motor Show, which runs from November 28 to December 6 and is best described as Europe’s answer to SEMA, will see Porsche tuning shop, SpeedART, revealing its take on the Panamera.

The kit brings the total output to 520bhp. The sprint of the 4.8 liter twin turbo V8 will probably be hit the 4.0 seconds. Top speed will not increase a lot but 303km/h (190mph) isn’t too bad for a four-door sedan.Set to be officially unveiled at the Essen Motor Show, the range topping PS9 features 650 hp and 890 Nm of torque thanks to bigger turbochargers, a sport exhaust system (with a sound switch), a sport catalyst, and a revised ECU. These changes enable the car to accelerate from 0-62 mph in 3.5 seconds, before hitting a top speed in excess of 200 mph. If 650 hp is too hot to handle, the company also offers more modest performance packages that allow the engine to produce 550 and 600 hp.SpeedART claims that the most powerful version of the car accelerates from zero to 100km/h (62mph) in 3.5 seconds and goes on to achieve a top speed in excess of 320km/h or 200mph.
For the interior, SpeedART added a sport steering wheel with F1-shift paddles (which can be outfitted with aluminum-, wood- or carbon fiber inlays), carbon fiber trim, contrast stitching on the door panels and seats, revised instrument dials, and exclusive floor mats.

The SRS Aerokit from the German tuning firm SpeedART is a subtle and stylish way to spruce up the Porsche Cayman or Cayman S.
Unlike many bodykits which radically alter the appearance and persona of the car - sometimes for the good, but all to often for the bad - the SRS Aerokit is extremley in tune with the overall shape of the Cayman.The aerodynamic modifications include a 3-piece front chin spoiler - which provides additional downforce over the front axle, new deeper sideskirts, and an adjustable rear spoiler which has a distinct racing look to it. SpeedART have certainly taken the 'less is more' approach to design, and it's paid off.

The new Boxster and Cayman are significantly more fuel-efficient than their predecessors. The new 2.9-litre Boxer engine sips 8.9 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres (combined) – 11 per cent less than the former models with Tiptronic S. Reducing fuel consumption by 16 per cent to 9.2 litres/100 kilometres, the 3.4-litre versions with PDK offer an even greater saving.
For the first time, both models are available with a Lights Package featuring bi-xenon headlights, dynamic curve lights and LED daytime driving lights. Replacing the foglamps, these light units are made of four LEDs positioned next to one another on the Boxster, while on the Cayman four LEDs are arranged in round light units like the eyes of a dice.

The wheels come in new designs and are half an inch wider on the Boxster and Cayman than in the past in order to accommodate the larger brake system from the S models on the front axle. All Boxster and Cayman models feature the latest generation of Porsche Stability Management (PSM), with two additional functions: Brake Pre-Loading and Brake Assistant.
Whenever the driver lets go of the gas pedal very quickly – which is typical of an upcoming emergency braking manoeuvre – the PSM control unit builds up an appropriate level of pressure on the brakes before the driver even presses down the brake pedal, moving the brake pads slightly towards the discs, which significantly improves brake response and shortens stopping distances accordingly.