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Originally Posted by truth411
I know this sounds crazy, but i dont think 700hp is enough, it has to be atleast 750hp. If it expects to compete with the lambo aventador, the next Ferrari and Porsche super cars from a performance point of view. Heck fords 5.8 with a blower makes 662, add D.I. And maybe some turbos and ford will easily be at 750hp. Dont look at hp numbers of today, look at tomorrows. Imo.
Edit: the base viper makes 640hp, you know their going to come out with more powerful versions sooner or latter.
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With Ferrari in the mix to build the next generation of the 8.4L for the Viper, from what I understand they are wanting to obtain the efficiency of 90 HP per liter with the engine retaining the push rod configuration. If SRT utilizes it residual sharing opportunities with Lamborghini I expect the Viper will either give way and finally incorporate an OHV config and with that and DI imagine where they will go.
The thing is GM if they do decide to release the LT5 it will probably be under rated in HP department. They usually do this just in case and have done it since the early 60s. That 700 HP engine may actually be producing 720 and capable of 760. Nobody ever knows for sure until they start tuning them.