Now in its tenth model year, the Dodge Viper has achieved undeniable status as an American automotive icon and purveyor of Chrysler's rich muscle car and motorsport legacies. This colorful and handsomely produced history of the Viper begins with a look back at the car's initial design stages and continues through its entire production run, ending with a look ahead to the 2003 Viper R/T 10 that will go on sale in August 2002. Along the way, readers are treated to exclusive color photography depicting cars from each model year, interviews with members of the design team and sidebars illustrating the Viper's motorsport successes, including three consecutive PIA GT2 Class titles and a one-two finish at the 2000 running of the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona endurance race.
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Outstanding Viper book,
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This review is from: Dodge Viper (Hardcover)
I have all the other Viper books. This one is by far the best. It includes some great pictures and stories on the development of the Viper. It gives an inside look into the obstacles the small group had to overcome to make the Viper a reality. Highly recommended for Viper enthusiasts.
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The stuff that dreams are made of!,
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A fine book indeed. As noted elsewhere, this isn't a reference book, but I don't think it was ever meant to be. What it is instead is a magnificent inquiry as to why this particular car has captured the imagination of car enthusiasts everywhere. The pictures are boldly moving (pun intended by all means!) and Carney's text is as well-crafted as the car itself, capturing the muscular spirit of the car. A great book to have sitting on your coffee table for those idle dreams of Sunday!
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Not a reference book,
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This was a very disappointing book. The book basically talks about how the Viper went from concept to production. There isn't a lot of specs and virtually no pricing data. And the specs that are discussed, you have no idea what year the author refers to. Some of the pictures are blurry and again you have no idea what year of the car pictured. When the author talks about years, it more like pre-1987, 87-2002, and 2003. This book will not do much for you if you are trying to research a purchase of a Viper.
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In 1988, Bob Lutz, president of operations of Chrysler Corporation at the time, fretted over the Ford engine in his AC Cobra. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
rally bar, original roadster, rear exhaust, concept car, sports car racing, original car, side pipes, pace car Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Team Viper, Alfredo Passarelli, Bob Lutz, Roy Sjoberg, Carroll Shelby, Francois Castaing, Tom Gale, Bob Storck, North American International Auto Show, Phil Hill, Chrysler Corporation, General Motors, Las Vegas, Cobra Daytona Coupe, Conner Avenue, Daniel Charles Ross, Dodge Viper, Formula One, John Herlitz, Justin Bell, Turbo Coupe, Ken Payne, Viper Owners Club of America, Hugues de Chaunac, Lee Iacocca New!
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In 1988, Bob Lutz, president of operations of Chrysler Corporation at the time, fretted over the Ford engine in his AC Cobra. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
rally bar, original roadster, rear exhaust, concept car, sports car racing, original car, side pipes, pace car Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Team Viper, Alfredo Passarelli, Bob Lutz, Roy Sjoberg, Carroll Shelby, Francois Castaing, Tom Gale, Bob Storck, North American International Auto Show, Phil Hill, Chrysler Corporation, General Motors, Las Vegas, Cobra Daytona Coupe, Conner Avenue, Daniel Charles Ross, Dodge Viper, Formula One, John Herlitz, Justin Bell, Turbo Coupe, Ken Payne, Viper Owners Club of America, Hugues de Chaunac, Lee Iacocca New!
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- The Holy Grail & other poems, by Alfred Tennyson. by Michigan Historical Reprint Series on page 116
- Viper (Enthusiast Color) by Matt Stone on page 62, and Back Matter
- Viper Buyers Guide (Buyer's Guide) by Maurice Q. Liang in Back Matter
- The God of Driving: How I Overcame Fear and Put Myself in the Driver's Seat (with the Help of a Good and Mysterious Man) by Amy Fine Collins on page 116
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