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      04-06-2012, 01:12 PM   #45
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That last pic makes it look like a fat chick was photoshopped off of the hood. It seems to be squashed in front.
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That last pic makes it look like a fat chick was photoshopped off of the hood. It seems to be squashed in front.
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      04-06-2012, 01:25 PM   #47
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LOL. I can usually imagine these sort of things but I just can't see it. Looks great in that pic to me.
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      04-06-2012, 01:28 PM   #48
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LOL. I can usually imagine these sort of things but I just can't see it. Looks great in that pic to me.
Just the way it was designed, it seems to visually squat in the front and if you look hard enough, it looks like the whole front end design was compressed vertically. I know they're trying to improve the aero of the car, but the proportions of the back end to the front end just don't look Viper-ish from that angle. And that's completely fine, I was just stating what I observed.
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...but the proportions of the back end to the front end just don't look Viper-ish from that angle
Dude, thats the angle in which it looks the most like a Viper.

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Dude, thats the angle in which it looks the most like a Viper.
Hmm ok, how can I explain this...?


Take a look at the original GTS from that angle. Then take a look at the new one. The front fender and front end seem to be scaled down vertically, no doubt in the interest of aero. Notice the slope of the top of the fender. Look at the front end in comparison to back end; the vertical ratios just look a bit off. That's all I'm saying.

I like the new GTS, but that angle looks a bit weird to me. I know the car looks like a Viper; after all, it is a Viper.
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      04-06-2012, 01:47 PM   #52
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Hmm ok, how can I explain this...?


Take a look at the original GTS from that angle. Then take a look at the new one. The front fender and front end seem to be scaled down vertically, no doubt in the interest of aero. Notice the slope of the top of the fender. Look at the front end in comparison to back end; the vertical ratios just look a bit off. That's all I'm saying.

I like the new GTS, but that angle looks a bit weird to me. I know the car looks like a Viper; after all, it is a Viper.
I kind of get what your saying but is just seems that way because the front is longer on the 2013 Viper its not its lower. Remember that this new viper is front mid-engine unlike the old Viper which was front engined.
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I kind of get what your saying but is just seems that way because the front is longer on the 2013 Viper its not its lower. Remember that this new viper is front mid-engine unlike the old Viper which was front engined.
Yeah it's longer and that adds to the visual differences for sure. IMHO, it takes away from the "blunt instrument" look I loved it for, but if they're going to be going toe-to-toe with the most recent supercars, I suppose they'd have to do that anyway. Glad you understood what I was trying to say; it's a bit hard to explain. Was worried I was all of a sudden caught talking to William .

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Yeah it's longer and that adds to the visual differences for sure. IMHO, it takes away from the "blunt instrument" look I loved it for, but if they're going to be going toe-to-toe with the most recent supercars, I suppose they'd have to do that anyway. Glad you understood what I was trying to say; it's a bit hard to explain. Was worried I was all of a sudden caught talking to William .
Na its cool people make the same kind of comments in regards to the SLS so I understood right away what the problem you where having was


here is the SLS for comparison

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Na its cool people make the same kind of comments in regards to the SLS so I understood right away what the problem you where having was


here is the SLS for comparison



Interestingly, the SLS was supposed to be the new Viper. Then the market tanked and Dodge had to scrap the concept for budget reasons. Mercedes, as they were departing from Chrysler, took the concept as they were walking out the door and turned that into the SLS.
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Interestingly, the SLS was supposed to be the new Viper. Then the market tanked and Dodge had to scrap the concept for budget reasons. Mercedes, as they were departing from Chrysler, took the concept as they were walking out the door and turned that into the SLS.
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I absolutely love this thing. The designers did a great job on handling the evolution of the Viper's classic cues and proportions. My only gripes stem from the way the surfacing was handled, mainly around the front end of the hood and the front fenders. I wish the diffuser had a little more mass and depth to it; the rear looks too pinched as it stands, although that's staying in line with classic Viper proportions. Also not crazy about the exposed carbon fiber on the rear. I'd prefer flat black trim instead.

Other than these minor nit picks, I think this is a home run of a design.
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The front looks Japanese and the back looks like a poorly made Aston.. The side looks great but over all not really a fan.. Although I was not a fan of the 458 at first..
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      04-08-2012, 12:27 PM   #62
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Clarkson in this thing on a top gear ep. tires will be smoking
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ferrari up front. overall is a plus. would love to test drive one
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Everytime I see it I like it more. I love those 2 chops.
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