What will change for the '06 vert? Is a body style change likely ....

[Ken Lally]

What will change for the \'06 vert? Is a body style change likely ....

Asked this question on another site w/out much luck.

Does anyone know what changes are in store for the '06 vert? And poss when is a new (vert) body style change bound to occur?

My delimma is buy a '05 cheap now, seems to be lots of cars out there.
Or, buy a '06... but I dont want a surprise of a new model the VERY next year ('07).

Appreciate comments, I am a Vette guy making the leap.

Ken Lally

 

[Snakester]

Re: What will change for the \'06 vert? Is a body style change likely ....

Other than getting the Coupe's revisions (new wheels), it's unlikely that there will be any major physical changes to the convertible SRT-10 Viper. Unless you count the upcoming new Copperhead color.

 

[Lawrenzo]

Re: What will change for the \'06 vert? Is a body style change likely ....

I really like the new wheels, but I never cared for the current ones so I'm biased! However, if you want to do a wheel switchout on an '05 it could cost you thousands so maybe it's worth it to wait?

 

[Viperfreak2]

Re: What will change for the \'06 vert? Is a body style change likely ....

Look for the next major body change about 2012-2013. The Viper lifecycle is around 10 years IMO.

 

[Ken Lally]

Re: What will change for the \'06 vert? Is a body style change likely ....

Thanks Fellas, extremely usefull info.BTW, Do you have a pic of the new wheels??

 

[Ken Lally]

The wheels.. what will they look like?

Thanks Fellas, extremely usefull info.BTW, Do you have a pic of the new wheels??

 

[29OUTLAW]

Re: The wheels.. what will they look like?

I wouldn't be too concerned about missing out on a body style change in 2006. I would be more concerned about missing out on a HP change in 2007...???

 

[Ken Lally]

Re: The wheels.. what will they look like?

Outlaw, is that a guess on the HP increase?

 

[Makara]

Re: The wheels.. what will they look like?

Outlaw, is that a guess on the HP increase?

...as good as anyone else's. There will always be a change just on the horizon no matter how long you wait.

 

[29OUTLAW]

Re: The wheels.. what will they look like?

That's certainly a guess on my part.

The point I was making is that I wouldn't be too bummed out if I missed a body style change however, I would be bummed out big-time if I missed a HP change.

 

[BLUESNAKE367]

Re: The wheels.. what will they look like?

My 2c, I do not believe a hp gain is due for atleast 3 to four years..

I for one would be hot as hell if DC increased hp in 07, especially after purchasing the 06 coupe...but, hey that is a DC call, but buying any other Viper after that, is of course, my call...

BTW, the SRT/10, would still be built in 06 as well, correct?

 

[PaViper]

Re: The wheels.. what will they look like?

06 will be 600 hp....advertised as 500, but put one on a dyno and we shall see

 

[Art 138]

Re: The wheels.. what will they look like?

Why wait? with the Paxton supercharger add on you can start enjoying the snake now. Mine is at Doug Levin Motorsports at this time; I poundered the same question. Even with a conservative stage 1 DLM SC you can get 600RWHP.