Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
Model | Viper | Rio | Rio | Rio |
Trim | SRT10 | Base | LX | SX |
Engines | ||||
Transmissions | ||||
Drivetrains | ||||
Tires | ||||
Audio Systems | ||||
Accessories | ||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||||
Pedals adjust fore-and-aft to provide the optimal relationship with the steering wheel. | ||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
Rear disc brakes. | ||||
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | ||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | ||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | ||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | ||||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | ||||
Can be driven deflated for about 50 miles. Usually harm ride quality. Cars with these often have no spare tire. | ||||
Cargo Management | ||||
Climate Control | ||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||
Drivetrain | ||||
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | ||||
Exterior | ||||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | ||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||
Chrome or satin-painted fuel door. | ||||
Scoop on the hood, often not functional and purely decorative. | ||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||||
Gas Guzzler Tax | ||||
Infotainment | ||||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | ||||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | ||||
Includes CD player. | ||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||||
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | ||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
Headlights automatically turn off. | ||||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | ||||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | ||||
Front row reading lights. | ||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||||
Reports engine speed. | ||||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | ||||
Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||||
Manually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||||
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | ||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
No power assist for the steering. Rare. | ||||
Alloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau | ||||
Only listed when optional. Almost always standard. | ||||
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. |
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