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Old Aug 29, 2001 | 04:53 PM
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I was out in Pheonix testing the 2003 VGX (Viper) a couple of weeksago with DaimlerChrysler SVE. We had three VGXs & one 2000MY GTS. The VGX is far superior in all aspects to the current production Viper GTS. The power & ride of the new VGX is the closest thing you can buy to a street legal race car. The C5 is a great car, but it can definetly use an additional 150HP and improved suspension. I have a 2001 C5 with the Z51. After getting rid of the GY F1 run flats, the handling & ride is much better. I went to 9.5" & 10.5" rims as used on the Z06. The 03VGX will come with the Michlen Pilot Sport-Zero Pressures. These are very nice tires that provide an excellent ride & good road feel. I'll post a couple of pics if anyone is interested.

We are also working on the C6 with GM. This car will be on a completely different level than the C5. It uses an aluminum space frame with fiberglass body panels. If I recall correctly, the engine options will be either a 6.3l or a 5.7l. I'll try to get some more info.


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Old Aug 29, 2001 | 05:02 PM
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The power & ride of the new VGX is the closest thing you can buy to a street legal race car.
That's what everyone said about the Viper GTS as well when it first came out, which is pretty much true.
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Old Aug 29, 2001 | 05:55 PM
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Cool job. Got any pictures?!
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