by Samantha Murphy on Mashable
The snake is back and it’s ready to bite. Chrysler unveiled during the 2012 New York International Auto Show its new ultra-sleek, super fast SRT Viper sports car, boasting a new design and a variety of new tech tools.
The Viper, which hasn’t been in production since 2010, is making a gallant return with a stunning design and powerful 8.4 liter V10 engine. Chrysler is no longer calling it the Dodge Viper, though — it will simply be known as the SRT Viper.
The engine in the new model is 25 pounds lighter than it’s predecessor. The latest Viper also comes with traction and cruise control, which is a first for the line, and stability control to help drivers better maneuver the vehicle.
It also comes with a connectivity system called Uconnect Access, which provides drivers with access to more information, emergency services, entertainment such as SiriusXM and improved graphics. The system includes an 8.4-inch touchscreen along with buttons for commonly used functions, as well as traditional knobs for tuning the radio bands and radio volume. Touchscreen buttons along the bottom of the screen allow drivers to easily access the radio, climate controls, navigation and the phone.
“The SRT Viper model is meant to offer a perfect blend of extreme performance and a deliberate preservation of what has become the iconic DNA of the Viper,” said Ralph Gilles, president and CEO of street and racing technology brand and motorsports at Chrysler Group. “We strove to deliver a supercar that continues to bring the driver as close as possible to the machine.”
The company also announced that the SRT Viper racing team will return to the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) in 2012.
“Racing has been a significant part of the illustrious history of Viper not only with wins on the track, but also in the continued development of the street cars,” Giles added.
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