Dodge Grand Caravan

Technical Specs

Standard Engine 3.3L V6

Standard Transmission 4 Speed Automatic

Cylinders 6Horse

power @ RPM 175@5000

Torque @ RPM 205@4000 (foot-lbs)

The Grand Caravan is Dodge’s minivan that's offered in extended form. When the original Caravan went on sale in the fall of 1983 along with the Plymouth Voyager, it created a whole new market segment and introduced the term minivan to the market. For 2008, the name has changed to Grand Caravan and is available in SE and SXT trims. Dodge gives the minivan a total makeover with all-new designs to the exterior and interior, more than 35 new or improved features and more powertrain options. The wheelbase is two inches longer than the previous model and the ride and handling has been improved.

The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan has an all-new look featuring a more athletic appearance that’s complemented by a unique hood, front and rear fascia, grille and taillights. A new Swivel ‘n Go seating system allows second-row seats to turn 180 degrees to face the third row with a removable table that installs between the second- and third-row seats. A number of new comfort and convenience features include a standard front console with removable, dishwasher-safe cupholders, thirteen cup and bottle holders, one-touch power third-row folding seat, heated seats in the first and second row, removable flashlight in rear cargo area, second-row power windows and many more. For added safety, all-row supplemental side-curtain airbags, Electronic Stability Program with traction control and brake assist, LATCH child rear anchor system and an energy-absorbing steering column are standard. Three engines are available including a new 240-horsepower 4.0-liter V6 and a six-speed transaxle is available with the 3.8-liter and 4.0-liter engines.

The Dodge Viper, Part 5

Viper Competition Coupe
As of 2003, a special, non-street legal Viper SRT-10 Competition Coupe is available from Dodge for race car drivers, picking up where the GTS-R racing variant left off. The power and torque ratings have been improved, but the vehicle has been stripped of anything not essential for racing, such as the interior body panels, instrumentation, air conditioning, and stereo system which lightened the car by 380 lb (170 kg). The "CompCoupe" comes equipped with a full roll cage, a racing fuel cell, and other racing-related equipment. It is not sold through dealers and is purchased from Dodge directly as, essentially, a very expensive race car component. Pricing is approximately US$139,000. The Viper Competition Coupe sees action in the highly competitive SCCA Speed GT World Challenge.

In 2004 Samuel Hubinette used a Competition Coupe with a modified rear axle for the Formula D, in which he won the title before the car was barred by the end of the season (due to the fact FD would adopt D1 Grand Prix regulations from the following year which had already prohibited the car from competing) and was replaced by an SRT-10 the following season.

After a few one-off entries in the Spa 24 Hours, from 2006, the Viper Competition Coupe will race in Europe fulltime for the first time, joining the new FIA GT3 Cup with the Italian team Racing Box.

Top Gear: Dodge Viper SRT-10

Top Gear personality Jeremy Clarkson takes the Dodge Viper SRT-10 out for a road test. This beast sports a 8.3-liter V10 engine that generates 500hp @ 5600rpm and 525 lb-ft torque @ 4200rpm — rocketing it from 0-60 in just 4.0-seconds. Video after the jump.

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