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2005 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Road Test

3-21-2005

by Trevor Hofmann , Canadian Auto Press

The SRT-10's cockpit is a tight fit too. The seats' side bolsters are as massive as any I've ever seen, and as good at holding
The seats' side bolsters are as massive as any I've ever seen, and as good at holding driver and passenger in place during aggressive side-to-side action. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press)
driver and passenger in place during aggressive side-to-side action. Yeah, I remember slinging a 2003 version through the mountain roads above Santa Barbara, California during the updated car's launch program. That was sweet.

"So where should we go?"

"Hmmm, not sure Tim. Maybe towards the south, but it looks like there's more sun in the west. Hard to tell."

"Well, how about driving south and then if it doesn't look good we can veer to the west?"

"Perfect."

With the top up it's pretty quiet in here, well other than the growl coming from the exhaust and mechanical machinations
I felt like the Viper has a nicer ride than the new Corvette. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press)
emanating from under the hood. And I forgot how much better the new Viper is with regards to interior quality than the old version, and how much more accommodating it is all-round.

"This thing rides pretty well, Tim."

"Yeah, it's firm but doesn't chatter the teeth or anything."

"I think it's got a nicer ride than the new Vette."

"Really?"

"Yeah, I was testing it recently and found it a bit of a handful. This seems more refined."

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