The Raven Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I saw one the other day, first time in the flesh. I love the look of them kinda like a supra on roids! and the sound..... Anyone ever owned one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I checked out the insurance a few years back and silently stepped back from the PC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 The first and only time I've seen (or recall seeing) one on the road was in Weston and the guy raced off down the sea front. It sounded pretty amazing! I'd love one, but the LHD and insurance would put me off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a7/Gaz6002/4c14a2ea.jpg That is all. Oh wow! That looks insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 That's nuts...! I bet it's a pretty thirsty motor..! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add heywood Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I've liked them ever since I was a kid playing the very first "Need for Speed" (incidently where I first got the love for the Supra). I remember watching a program once about a nurse who was about mid twenties, she had saved up since being a child and bought her favourite car of all time.... A Viper!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 i saw one at the ace cafe a few months ago, trac spec one. sounded the dogs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 supra with viper engine would be nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 That would be my choice if I had to go for a Viper http://www.hennesseyperformance.com/venom1000.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Thats not exactly a viper engine bay though Stock has no turbos and is an 8 litre na v10, a mate had a GTS a few years ago in blue, very cramped cockpit and i dont think it had abs. Felt a bit vague to drive but pulled like train Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 They are immense, If I sell the supra I would get an american muscle car next !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 They are immense, If I sell the supra I would get an american muscle car next !! me too but it would have to be an old school muscle car imo, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 In a German mag, they tested the 2010 model. Conclusion : awesome power, awful to drive, needs a very skilled driver to keep it on track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 In a German mag, they tested the 2010 model. Conclusion : awesome power, awful to drive, needs a very skilled driver to keep it on track. Pretty much as it's always been with those cars. Over a ton they can be tricky to keep a hold of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Stock has no turbos and is an 8 litre na v10, a mate had a GTS a few years ago in blue, very cramped cockpit and i dont think it had abs. Pre about 2002 (or maybe it was 2004?) they had no ABS or Traction control - which you'd think on a road car of that sort of power would be considered as an essential. The newer models have it as standard though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 Insurance. I wonder if they come under the classic car effort like my supra does. The mpg must be 10? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazuk Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Love the stance of them on the road , but you need to see the dash to belive it looks like something out of a ford G sierra and thats in the 2003 - models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 If you want a fast lorry there are some serious torque tractor units about these days I have a customer with one, typical lousy Chrysler build quality and drinks fuel like a fish. Putting a V10 truck engine in a suspect chassis is not exactly subtle or "European" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigGilchrist Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Love the viper too. It was always one of my favourites on Gran Turismo as you could modify them to the point of being completely undriveable due to the crazy power going to the back wheels. Saw this one when walking home from work a couple of weeks ago. Looked awesome, even in matt black: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweettom Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I checked out the insurance a few years back and silently stepped back from the PC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I couldn't live with a left-hooker in the UK. Having to get out of the car at ticket barriers, toll roads etc and not being able to see to overtake would grate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 A viper as purely a weekend toy would be okay but i wouldn't want one as an everday car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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