SRT Viper GT3-R

[SVT666]

Chrysler's SRT brand has unwrapped its latest Viper GT3-R race car.

Developed through a collaboration between SRT Motorsports and Riley Technologies of Mooresville, N.C., the GT3-R is essentially a hard-core track version of the road-going Viper.

In order to ready it for world competition, the GT3-R features new bodywork that is more aerodynamic than the standard Viper's. The race car also sports upgraded brakes – six-piston up front and four out back – and a multi-disc race clutch designed to handle prolonged use of the GT3-R's V10 engine.

Shifting duties are handled by an Xtrac six-speed sequential transmission with paddle shifters.

"The SRT Viper GT3-R is the next logical progression of our successful Viper GTS-R, a championship-proven formula that has captured some of the world's most prestigious races," Ralph Gilles, President and CEO - SRT Brand and Motorsports, said. "Like every Viper race car, the GT3-R is a direct descendant of the SRT Viper street car."

SRT is currently taking orders for the Viper GT3-R, with the first deliveries scheduled for later this year. Prices for the GT3-R start at $459,000, or more than 4.5 times more than the standard Viper.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

Rice

[Rich]

I'd buy groceries in that.

[hotrodalex]

I'd buy groceries in that.

But how will you get them home?

[MX793]

But how will you get them home?

At 130 mph.

[hotrodalex]

I think the only place to put a bag would be on the passenger side floor, which might cook all of your food after a few minutes.

[Secret Chimp]

This new design is dope. I love how they've kept up on the old GTS-R roof shape.

[Galaxy]

Looks like it's back to the drawing board based on their performance at Le Mans so far.

[MX793]

Looks like it's back to the drawing board based on their performance at Le Mans so far.

The cars competing at LeMans this year are older GTS-Rs.  This new GT3-R isn't competing this season.

[Galaxy]

The cars competing at LeMans this year are older GTS-Rs.  This new GT3-R isn't competing this season.

Damm.

I thought it was the new one, since it is the first Viper at Le Mans since a few years, and it looks like the new Viper.

[MX793]

Damm.

I thought it was the new one, since it is the first Viper at Le Mans since a few years, and it looks like the new Viper.

I say "older", really it's current.  The cars running are the latest GTS-R, based on the current Viper.  The GTS-R was built for ALMS GT class racing.  I get the impression that the GT3-R is more heavily modified (deviates more from the production car) than the GTS-R.

[giant_mtb]

My lord.

[Soup DeVille]

I think the only place to put a bag would be on the passenger side floor, which might cook all of your food after a few minutes.

The ice cream can take the bus.

[VTEC_Inside]

No ring time, no care...