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Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Alpha/Coopersburg NJ/PA
No, you're right, that totally isn't the composition of the interior panels. What appears to be cheap, injection molded plastic is actually solid carbon fiber with mahogany and alcantara accents.
Look, everybody respects the Viper; it's an awesome car, and it might be the last no-holds barred supercar left after Lambo got Audi-fied, but the interior is incredibly weak. At least Corvette made some attempt with the later C6 3LZ, etc. packages to re-vamp the interior. The viper has good seats (by which I mean, they hold you), but that's it. Look at the center console in the viper. It is a piece of silvery, GI-Joe quality plastic. Compare this:
to this:
other than some very strong metal components, all the surfaces in the Viper are plastic. That's why FIAT's touch is going to be exactly what it needs. If it keeps its build ethic but has a Ferrari interior, it might be the best purist supercar on earth come next year.
Look, everybody respects the Viper; it's an awesome car, and it might be the last no-holds barred supercar left after Lambo got Audi-fied, but the interior is incredibly weak. At least Corvette made some attempt with the later C6 3LZ, etc. packages to re-vamp the interior. The viper has good seats (by which I mean, they hold you), but that's it. Look at the center console in the viper. It is a piece of silvery, GI-Joe quality plastic. Compare this:
to this:
other than some very strong metal components, all the surfaces in the Viper are plastic. That's why FIAT's touch is going to be exactly what it needs. If it keeps its build ethic but has a Ferrari interior, it might be the best purist supercar on earth come next year.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 207
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From: Southern Cali
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 207
Likes: 47
From: Southern Cali
omg!? We DO have a benz by comparison. That interior is hideous! I was so intimidated by it's unsightly long hood, that I never got close enough to look into those ugly things.
p.s. the only reason I used "omg" is because it's easter tomorrow, and I didn't want to use it in vain.
p.s. the only reason I used "omg" is because it's easter tomorrow, and I didn't want to use it in vain.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 911
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From: Southern IL
No, you're right, that totally isn't the composition of the interior panels. What appears to be cheap, injection molded plastic is actually solid carbon fiber with mahogany and alcantara accents.
Look, everybody respects the Viper; it's an awesome car, and it might be the last no-holds barred supercar left after Lambo got Audi-fied, but the interior is incredibly weak. At least Corvette made some attempt with the later C6 3LZ, etc. packages to re-vamp the interior. The viper has good seats (by which I mean, they hold you), but that's it. Look at the center console in the viper. It is a piece of silvery, GI-Joe quality plastic.
other than some very strong metal components, all the surfaces in the Viper are plastic. That's why FIAT's touch is going to be exactly what it needs. If it keeps its build ethic but has a Ferrari interior, it might be the best purist supercar on earth come next year.
Look, everybody respects the Viper; it's an awesome car, and it might be the last no-holds barred supercar left after Lambo got Audi-fied, but the interior is incredibly weak. At least Corvette made some attempt with the later C6 3LZ, etc. packages to re-vamp the interior. The viper has good seats (by which I mean, they hold you), but that's it. Look at the center console in the viper. It is a piece of silvery, GI-Joe quality plastic.
other than some very strong metal components, all the surfaces in the Viper are plastic. That's why FIAT's touch is going to be exactly what it needs. If it keeps its build ethic but has a Ferrari interior, it might be the best purist supercar on earth come next year.
Just a drop dead gorgeous American beast with all new lush interior. Hard to believe anyone would drop 300k on an Italian sports car when they could have this for 100k. (And the Viper would probably give most Ferrari's and Lambo's a run for their money, and beat the pants off them in 0-100)
Last edited by Vicarious.; Apr 8, 2012 at 01:14 AM.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: wolfeboro nh
2013 Dodge Viper Interior
Definitely doesn't look like a ball of pleather and plastic anymore. If the Italians have worked their magic on it, it is going to be serious competition for GM. Also, note the passenger seat, the way it looks like it would actually hold you in a corner. GM should look into that.
Definitely doesn't look like a ball of pleather and plastic anymore. If the Italians have worked their magic on it, it is going to be serious competition for GM. Also, note the passenger seat, the way it looks like it would actually hold you in a corner. GM should look into that.
