Dodge Viper: The Full Story of the World's First V10 Sports Car
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AlbakiReads Editorial A business and development history of Dodge’s V10 halo car
A business and development history of Dodge’s V10 halo car
David Zatz traces the Dodge Viper from its concept-stage origins through every production generation, placing the car’s evolution alongside the business decisions that shaped it. The book covers the shift from an uncompromising early V10 sports car to a more fully developed supercar, as well as Team Viper’s Le Mans class victories and periods when the program’s future was uncertain. It also considers unrealized directions for the 2013–17 Viper. Beyond model history, the account addresses development outcomes, the rationale behind each generation, and ownership issues noted especially for early cars. The scope combines automotive history with the practical and corporate story behind the Viper program.
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- Dodge Viper enthusiasts seeking coverage across all generations
- Automotive-history readers interested in sports-car development and manufacturer decision-making
- Prospective or current early-Viper owners researching model-specific concerns
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Dodge Viper historyV10 sports-car developmentAutomotive business strategyLe Mans racingOwnership considerations
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Book Overview Now in Paperback! The Viper stunned Americans by showing that Dodge, whose cars were all front-wheel drive (and mostly powered by four-cy...
Now in Paperback! The Viper stunned Americans by showing that Dodge, whose cars were all front-wheel drive (and mostly powered by four-cylinder engines), could make a raw, brutal, V10-powered car that could run with the best. Team Viper went a step further at Le Mans, proving that an American car could handle turns, too; so well that it won its class, repeatedly, at a fraction of the cost of the cars it beat. This book covers the transition from a concept to a rough and brutal rocket to a world-class supercar, and includes every generation. The story also tells of the rough times when the entire Viper business could have been sold to the highest bidder, and considers alternative paths the 2013-17 Viper might have taken.
This is not just a gushing tribute to the Dodge Viper, the author provides an objective view of the full story, using business, historical, and enthusiast perspectives. The book looks at the business case for each generation, the development stories and their outcomes, and describes some of the issues owners may have to watch out for, particularly in the early models.
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 136 | Language: English | Publisher: VELOCE PUB | ISBN: 1787117499
FormatPaperback
Pages136
LanguageEnglish
ISBN1787117499
EAN9781787117495
PublisherVELOCE PUB
Publication Date2021-02-15
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Weight0.8 Pounds
Length9.8 Inches
Width8.1 Inches
Height0.3 Inches
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