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Originally Posted by SRT Engineers
The Z06 is lighter in large part because its motor is smaller. The Z06 aluminum chassis is also a weight benefit but it is only intended for a coupe. The Viper has a chassis built for both a coupe and convertible version. This adds a bit of weight. Also, the new Corvette ZR1 (which is based on the Z06 chassis) is about the same weight as the ACR. Horsepower, durability and stiffness all require weight. That said, we're not content with the current weight of the Viper.
Concerning the hot air, the 2008 Viper has made a big improvement versus the 03 to 06, particularly in reducing heat picked up in the plenum. We recommend that you take a test drive in an 08 to check it out.
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I have noticed how rigid the Viper frame is and I am sure that a rigid frame adds weight. Do you know if the Viper frame is more rigid than the Z06 frame? Thanks for answering my questions but I intend to keep my '06. I commend you on improving the situation on the '08 but is there anything I can do to diminish the hot air coming in the vents on my '06?