Crazy off-road Dodge Viper: Project by ex-Tesla engineer Matt Brown!

Thomas Wachsmuth March 18, 2024 -> Cars from AZ, -> Tuner from AZ, Dodge, News vehicles, Videos

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The idea of one Dodge Viper for the terrain is crazy, right? But Matt Brown, a former engineer at Tesla, Apple and NASCAR, has made exactly that his mission. He is currently working on the first off-road version of one Dodge Viper, more specifically on a copy from 1999. Brown's project is characterized by a combination of technical expertise and creative vision, which he describes as a "Making his Hot Wheels dreams come true" describes. One of the crazy features of the conversion includes increasing the ground clearance by about 30 cm, which is achieved by a specially made Double wishbone front axle and the installation of one rigid rear axle with limited slip differential is achieved. However, the modifications require extensive adjustments Suspension and the Body, included Reinforcement of the chassis and the assembly of special ones shock absorbers.

Offroad Dodge Viper with V10 power

When it comes to the powertrain, Brown plans to use the legendary one 8,0 liter V10 to maintain the standard condition 450 PS performs, coupled with a ZF8HP 8-speed automatic. Although an all-wheel drive conversion was planned, the Viper still appears to have remained a rear-wheel drive vehicle. In terms of electronics, the Viper still remains without ABS or others Driving assistance systems. Instead, the focus is on practical upgrades like Fiberglass fenders, Metal aprons and a robust one Rollover protection. And the rear of the American was also tuned, by two Spare wheels and more equipment to be able to record. The rest of the Viper conversion It's best to take a look at the following video.