[car fanatics]

Chrysler
Photo credit: Chrysler

The Chrysler Group’s Street and Racing Technology (SRT) brand will mark their first official appearance at the renowned automotive events in Monterey, Calif., this weekend with the unveiling of the new, limited-edition 2013 SRT Viper GTS Launch Edition model.

A sneek peak of the SRT flagship supercar will take place from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m Friday, Aug. 17, at the Quail Lodge as part of “The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering” event. Then on Saturday, Aug. 18, and Sunday, Aug. 19, the SRT Viper GTS Launch Edition will be displayed on the Concept Lawn at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

The 2013 SRT Viper GTS Launch Edition evokes memories of past Viper Coupe reveals in 1996 and 2006 with symbolic GTS Blue paint and dual Bright White stripes – exclusive to Launch Edition models – running the length of its all-new exterior that incorporates iconic Viper styling cues with a contemporary execution. The 2013 SRT Viper GTS Launch Edition carries on the tradition of special Viper model builds to the fifth generation of the American-built supercar with true performance enthusiasts and collectors in mind.

“Designed with Viper loyalists in mind, the 2013 SRT Viper GTS Launch Edition model brings back the classic paint schemes that have adorned all previous Viper coupe launches to help us celebrate the return of our brand’s flagship performance machine to the supercar market,” said Ralph Gilles, President and CEO – Street and Racing Technology Brand and Motorsports and Senior Vice President – Product Design, Chrysler Group LLC. “Our American-built supercar showcases the very best we have to offer by incorporating superior craftsmanship, the finest materials, a host of new technologies and ergonomic improvements while respecting its focus on outright performance.”

In addition to its historically significant paint scheme, the wheels on SRT Viper Launch Edition models are a modern deep-section design, featuring a five-spoke polished forged-aluminum design. “Stryker” badges found on the hood and steering wheel add to the exclusivity, with a blue background replacing grey found on all other 2013 SRT Vipers models.

The new Stryker logo was named by owners who attended the 2010 Viper Owners Invitational event in Salt Lake City. Stryker marks the first new emblem for Viper since 2003 and the third incarnation of a Viper logo, following “Sneaky Pete” and “Fang.”

Inside of the 2013 SRT Viper GTS Launch Edition, a serialized dash plaque further improves collectability by aligning the build sequence number to the vehicle identification number. Black Laguna leather with contrast stitching is found throughout, covering the seats, door trim, instrument panel, steering wheel, grab handle, shift knob and center console. Alcantara covers the headliner and white bezels are finished in Satin Silver.

[DougDrivesDodge]

[ArtRiX]

I'm so happy they made the new Viper look more like the 90s model, cuz I always loved that round body.

[MOPAR74]

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[GotMopar?]

I think I died and went to heaven. The new Viper has no equal.

[SRTChallenger-Man]

Looks fantastic! I like these clean 5 spoke rims much better than the rims on the debut viper, they are just too busy, these simple 5 spokes looks tons better.

[SRTChallenger-Man]

Ignore was a double post.

[Gixser995]

[zeep]

[LovemyPathfinder]

just when you thought it couldn't get any better.

[jspookss]

ArtRiX;226192 Wrote:

I'm so happy they made the new Viper look more like the 90s model, cuz I always loved that round body.

Man I was immediately thrown into a time warp! I loved the original viper.

Does anyone remember the viper show that came on NBC? I loved that show as a kid just because of the damn car.

[redsky]

Sweet. Give me without chrome wheels, they look ghetto.

[GotMopar?]

jspookss;226217 Wrote:

ArtRiX;226192 Wrote:

I'm so happy they made the new Viper look more like the 90s model, cuz I always loved that round body.

Man I was immediately thrown into a time warp! I loved the original viper.

Does anyone remember the viper show that came on NBC? I loved that show as a kid just because of the damn car.

I remember that show. It was kind of corny but I watched every episode.

[LovemyPathfinder]

jspookss;226217 Wrote:

ArtRiX;226192 Wrote:

I'm so happy they made the new Viper look more like the 90s model, cuz I always loved that round body.

Man I was immediately thrown into a time warp! I loved the original viper.

Does anyone remember the viper show that came on NBC? I loved that show as a kid just because of the damn car.

Was it a show with a hot woman and a red viper?

[kamikazeKID]

Not bad.

I do agree that the wheels have to go.