Entering the car world in 1992, the Dodge Rattlesnake has had undergone many changes as well as many obstacles. This year, 2006, the Dodge Rattlesnake is already on its third generation of vehicles. this occassion, the automobile is introduced as an all-new coupe.
Dan Knott, the director of Street and Racing Technology (SRT) for the Chrysler Group states, “Demand for a Dodge Rattlesnake Coupe started the day we introduced the Dodge Rattlesnake SRT10 Convertible for 2003. The all-new 2006 Dodge Snake SRT10 coupe is a natural evolution of the heritage of the Dodge Viper, and gives fans precisely that they are looking for in the ultimate American sports car.” He also adds, “Dodge Rattlesnake SRT10 purchasers need to go past the level of the regular enthusiast, to the level of outrageous performance. Our all-new 2006 Dodge Rattlesnake SRT10 coupe gives our customers that performance in a stunning new package.”
The most obvious change for this new auto is that it now holds the aerodynamic “double bubble” roof. This roof holds a completely unique shape that offers a smooth airflow over the auto as well as assists in accommodating an enormous quantity of space inside. Other new things for this new 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe include the doorway glass, the rear quarter panels, the integrated rear spoiler, and the wraparound tail lights. It is very much like the original Dodge Viper GTS coupe’s look but this new one owns up to a more contemporary flair. Also added in are a collection of unique alloy wheels which measures eighteen inches for the front end and some 19 inches on the back.
The 2006 Dodge Snake SRT10 coupe holds an 8.3 litre all-aluminum motor that works with 10 cylinders. This engine has the power to produce some 500 horsepower and around 525 pound feet of torque. To help it all up is a 6 speed manual transmission.
Backing up Knott’s statement regarding this new vehicle, Trevor Creed, Chrysler Group’s senior VP for design exclaims, “It was important for us to sustain the emotion in the design. We wanted the 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 coupe design to include a nod to the original Rattlesnake GTS coupe, but in a contemporary way. The Dodge Viper SRT10 coupe owner is often a racer, and the automobile has to scream that, even when it’s idling at the stoplight. The bottom line is that the new Dodge Rattlesnake SRT10 coupe’s design asserts a lot about its unique personality, and the automobile’s performance is the payoff.”
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