Chevrolet Corvette C4

The Chevrolet Corvette C4 is a sports car and the fourth generation in the Corvettes series manufactured by Chevrolet between the years 1984-1996.

The Corvette C4 is well known for its looks where the body is made of injected molding plastics. It also contains electronic dashboard that displays speed and RPM and brakes with aluminum calipers. The very first Corvette C4 contained an L83 V8 engine with 4+3 manual transmission that delivered an output power of 205 hp and 290 lb-ft torque.

In the year 1989, 4-speed manual transmission was used, which was linked with automatic overdrive on the first three gears. Later in 1992, ZF 6-speed manual transmission was introduced and in that year, the LT4 engine was placed, which delivered an output power of 330 hp.

Different types of Corvette C4

B2K Callaway Twin-Turbo
The B2K Callaway Twin-Turbo was launched in the year 1987, which is considered one of Chevrolet’s most technically advanced and high performance car. The early cars delivered an output power of 345 hp and 450 lb-ft torque and the next version cars delivered an output power of 345 hp and 450 lb-ft torque.

A version of this car called the Calloway Sledgehammer Corvette, which was limited to one car, delivered a record output power of 880 bhp and a record speed of 254.76 mph at the Ohio's Transportation Research Center track. Although this speed was never achieved on regular street and was never officially documented.

ZR1
The ZR1 consisted of an LT5 V8 engine along with 32 valves and four overhead camshafts and delivered an output power of 375 hp. The car consisted of modified steering and braking systems and ensured perfect driving control. The car also set seven international records for its speed at different races. The ZR1 reaches the speed of 60 mph in 4.6 seconds with top speed of 180+ mph.

ZR1 Active Suspension Prototype
This model was launched in the year 1990 which includes the active hydraulic suspension specially designed for this car. A total of 25 cars have been manufactured in this model.

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2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8

The 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8 is a re-issue of an old and world renowned muscle car. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.1 liter HEMI V8 engine capable of producing 425 horsepower at 6200 rpm, and 420 lb-ft (569 Nm) of torque. This allows the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, and the engine generates a massive 69.8 horsepower per liter of gasoline. Such enormous power is kept in line using either a TREMEC TR 6060 six speed manual transmission with a pistol-grip gear handle, or a standard five speed automatic transmission with an Auto Stick.

Driving feedback is provided via a 180 mph speedometer in the center of the display beneath the dashboard, surrounded by four-bomb gauges including a tachometer. Similar to the Dodge Charger SRT8, the Challenger SRT8 also comes equipped with an exclusive Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with Performance Pages, granting the driver crucial information on g-forces, times and speeds.

The new Challenger SRT8 truly appeals to the desires of the modern muscle car enthusiast. Using fog lamps for headlights and the full-width grill were favorite aspects of the old Challenger, and are re-applied into the 2010 model for the sake of fulfilling the “Dodge Performance Attitude”. The dual scooped hood with a raised center is also retrofitted into the new Challenger SRT8. True to muscle car heritage, racing stripes have also been applied.

Interior detailing did not fall behind for the Challenger SRT8 either. They include racing tuned and reinforced bucket seats, complete with leather upholstery and red accents. The stitched accents are further applied to the steering wheel. Finally, the 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8 comes furnished with useful 21st century features such as Uconnect™ Multimedia, Uconnect Navigation, Uconnect Phone and Keyless Go.

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2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X

The Viper SRT10 American Club Racer-X (ACR-X) is powered by the SRT-exclusive naturally aspirated 8.4 liter V10 engine, complete with original headers and an acutely limited exhaust. This engine generates 640 horsepower at 6100 rpm and 605 lb-ft of torque at 5100 rpm, allocating an immense 76.2 horsepower for every liter of consumed gas.

Compared to the standard production model of the Dodge Viper, the suspension of the SRT10 ACR-X is racing tuned and enhanced with racetrack usage in mind. The SRT10 ACR-X is also lighter than the standard Viper by 160 pounds, weighing in at 3190 lbs, meant for the vehicle to race through the most difficult road courses head on. Aerodynamic features include a front and rear spoiler, monstrous air intakes, and a scooped hood. The package is meant to augment stability and enhance grip during high-speed turns by improving downforce and general airflow.

The Dodge Viper ACR-X is also comprised of original safety features including a roll cage, fuel cells and reinforced racing seats. Supplementary racing features will be added to ensure the car’s durability and reliability during professional competitions. This vehicle is meant to race in the Viper Racing League, Sports Car Club of America and National Auto Sport Association events. The car will be on sale at an estimated price of $110,000, and production will begin in Spring 2010.

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2009 KW Dodge Challenger

The 2009 KW Dodge Challenger has been able to mark its place in the KW books with their development of the car to make it one of the most unique performance cars on the market. They have been able to refine the Dodge as they have taken the earlier models in to consideration for them to make the engineering more efficient. This can be considered as a modified approach to the traditional American muscle car.

This car packs quite a wallop with the use of a powerful 425 horsepower from a 6.1-liter HEMI V8 engine. It used HRE wheels and a K&N sport air filter as well as a newly redesigned exhaust system. The prime pipe of the exhaust system is an 18-inch pipe. It then roots down to the four 3.5-inch end pipes. They have also offered a variant on the coil over system that uses 1 inox line that is featured to have a stainless steel casing.

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2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR

The 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR is one of the leading cars among Dodge’s extensive collection of SUV’s and MPV’s. The motor company’s dedication in bringing about fast, bold and ingenious vehicles are readily apparent in all its car models.

The 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR was actually first introduced to Dodge aficionados with a longer fifth gear. However, during the 12.9 –mile Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit in 2008, Dodge makers deemed that it would have been faster if it had a shorter fifth gear. That is why the recently introduced model has a gear ratio of 0.80 assuring faster acceleration and a more superb straightaway speed.

The new ACR has an 8.4 liter capacity, a 560 lb –ft. torque and boasts of a V-10 engine at 600 hp. It has the latest short-shifter feature plus the end plates as well as the rear wing were redesigned to enhance the car’s aerodynamics, thus increasing the top speed to an amazing 184 mph. The all-new 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR is surely a hit among fast car lovers.

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2010 Dodge Viper SRT10

The 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 has an 8.4 liter V-10 engine creating 560 lb-ft. torque and 600 horsepower speed. Acceleration is at 0-60 mph in as little as 4 seconds and an amazing speed of 202 mph. This Dodge model embodies the motor company’s dedication in manufacturing or producing exceptional vehicles that are superior in quality and performance.

The 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 is available in the latest exterior colors namely the Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat and the Toxic Orange Pearl Coat. This up-to-date model of the Viper is wider and looks more chic with its dual racing stripe design. The fifth gear is also made shorter to improve speed. It has a ZF Sachs double-disc clutch and a 14-inch brake rotors, which assures braking performance of 60-0 mph within 100 feet.

The 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 clearly describes what American sports car is all about. It is all about being on top of the line, agile, and daring.

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2009 Dodge Challenger Moparized

The 2009 Dodge Challenger Moparized is a raging road inferno at 5.7 liter Hemi V8 engine. Once you start the engine, the other car owners beside you at the parking lot would surely have a run for their lives – just because they will be experiencing the loud roar coming from your car.

No other muscle car that is available in the market could pack just the right violent power than the 2009 Dodge Challenger Moparized. Just imagine the sleek design as well as the outstanding interior that could definitely tag this car as thee most masculine looking car ever to drive with angst on the face of the asphalt.

Crank up the volume of the audio system for a lucky day awaits you with the 368-watt amplifier two 6-inch x 9-inch speakers in front, two 6-inch x 5-inch KICKER speakers in rear with a and dual 10-inch square KICKER Subwoofer.

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