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Brabus Startech Review

October 2005
Filed under: BRABUS Car News | BRABUS Headlines
While the STARTECH performance kit for the 8.3-liter V10 engine with normally 506 hp / 372 kW is still under development, other STARTECH modifications will be available shortly.
The STARTECH front spoiler lip gives the roadster an even more striking appearance while reducing lift on the front axle at high speeds, thus further improving directional stability.

The exciting look of the two-seater can be customized further with STARTECH Monostar V spoke wheels. These multi-piece light-alloy wheels are mounted in size 11Jx20 with 285/30 ZR 20 tires on the front axle. For optimal traction the rear is fitted with 345/25 ZR 20 high-performance tires
mounted on 13.5Jx20 STARTECH wheels. The tires were custom-developed for the STARTECH- tuned Viper by Pirelli and are available exclusively from STARTECH.

These gigantic wheels are a prerequisite for installing the STARTECH high-performance brake system, which utilizes the largest components ever used in a street-legal sports car. On the front axles the system features vented and slotted disks with a diameter of 405 millimeters and six-piston aluminum fixed calipers. The rear axle is fitted with 355-millimeter disks and six-piston calipers. This brake system makes the Dodge Viper perfectly suited for tough racing action on the track.

The STARTECH sport suspension was matched to the 20-inch tires. Bound and rebound of the suspension are adjustable and the ride height can be set to customers' individual preferences. The Viper can be lowered by up to 20 millimeters.

The STARTECH program for the new Viper is rounded out by exclusive interior options. The selection includes sporty accessories such as a gearshift-lever grip and sill plates, both with illuminated STARTECH logos. A center and middle console made from genuine carbon and aluminum foot pedals are also available as is a stylishly integrated VDO Dayton MS 4200
navigation system with tuner and CD-Player.

The STARTECH upholstery shop handcrafts exclusive interiors for the new Viper at the highest level of perfection. For more added exclusivity and especially striking looks STARTECH offers an interior made from a combination of especially soft yet highly durable Mastik and Alcantara
leathers, available in any desired color. Loving attention to detail is evident in many made-to-order options such as leather floor with waffle-design stitching.

To cover the standard soft top in its folded position STARTECH interior designers developed custom covers for the recesses in which the soft top disappears.

STARTECH rollover protectors made from stainless steel and mounted behind the seats offer classic roadster-design looks.

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