Entering the automobile world in 1992, the Dodge Rattlesnake has had undergone many changes as well as many obstacles. This year, 2006, the Dodge Rattlesnake is already on its third generation of vehicles. This time, the auto is introduced as an all-new coupe.
Dan Knott, the director of Street and Racing Technology ( SRT ) for the Chrysler Group states, "Demand for a Dodge Snake Coupe started the day we introduced the Dodge Viper SRT10 Convertible for 2003. The all-new 2006 Dodge Snake SRT10 coupe is a natural evolution of the heritage of the Dodge Snake , and gives enthusiasts exactly that they are searching for in the ultimate in the final Yank sports car." He also adds, "Dodge Viper SRT10 clients wish to go beyond the level of the regular enthusiast, to the level of outrageous performance. Our all-new 2006 Dodge Snake SRT10 coupe gives our customers that performance in a stunning new package."
The most evident change for this new automobile is that it now holds the aerodynamic "double bubble" roof. This roof holds a unique shape that gives a smooth airflow over the car as well as helps in accommodating a large amount of space inside. Other new things for this new 2006 Dodge Snake SRT10 Coupe include the doorway glass, the rear quarter panels, the integrated rear spoiler, and the wraparound tail lights. It is very much similar to the original Dodge Snake GTS coupe's look but this new one owns up to a more recent flair. Also added in are a collection of unique amalgamate wheels which measures eighteen inches for the front end and some nineteen inches on the back.
The 2006 Dodge Snake SRT10 coupe holds an 8.3 liter all-aluminum motor that works with 10 cylinders. This engine has the power to provide some five hundred h.p. And around 525 pound feet of torque. To help it all up is a six speed manual transmission.
Backing up Knott's statement regarding this new car, Trevor Creed, Chrysler Group's senior vice president for design exclaims, "It was significant for us to sustain the emotion in the design. We wanted the 2006 Dodge Snake SRT10 coupe design to incorporate a nod to the original Rattlesnake GTS coupe, but in a fresh way. The Dodge Snake SRT10 coupe owner is often a racer, and the automobile has to yell that, even if it's idling at the stoplight. The base line is the new Dodge Snake SRT10 coupe's design recounts a lot about its unique character, and the auto's performance is the payoff."
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