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Originally Posted by Vman455
2003 and on, yes. Your source isn't trustworthy: the Viper was redesigned in 2003, and the dimensions weren't consistent from 2002 (last year of Gen II) to 2006 (last year of Gen III). My car was a 2002 GTS (Gen II, 1996-2002), which does indeed have a narrower front track than rear:
Track, f/r, in./mm 59.6/60.6/1514/1538.
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thanks
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Originally Posted by Vman455
I don't buy the argument that we don't see them currently because of safety concerns having a narrower front track than rear, as cars sold in the past have done that and even been marketed as high performance vehicles (the Lamborghini Murcielago is another notable case, with a rear track 3 inches wider than the front!). That's the point I was trying to make.
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imho, it is asthetics and consumer use(rather improper use) that keep them from happening. The cost advantage of doing them does not outweigh the consumer issues that would ensure.