[Mr. Wolfe]

Mr. Wolfe

[cntrvrsy]

Originally Posted by djben

^ truth.

The first gen viper was first designed in what, 1990 or something?

To this day it is still an eye-catching car.

Recent generations are kinda boring

Agreed. If anything, I'd take the original GTS and drop the newer engine in it. Do not like the recent generations either. I remember the first time I saw a Viper GTS on the road... it was on the highway and I swear that thing looked like it took up the whole lane it was so wide, lol.

[EKaru]

Road Presence? lol

During last year's North American International Auto Show in Detroit Chevrolet took the wraps off of the Aveo RS Concept. The "hot hatch" concept was intended as a design preview of Chevrolet's next generation global B-segment player, but garnered much fanfare for its aggressive design and proposed performance credentials. According to GMI's sources familiar with GM's small car plans, the Aveo RS Concept will survive the name change to Sonic and will likely end up in showrooms next year.

Like the Aveo RS Concept, the Sonic RS is expected to be powered by GM's Ecotec 1.4-liter turbo, making 138 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque. On the outside, expect the RS to resemble the Aveo RS Concept as well, including a more aggressive (if that is possible) lower air dam, fog lamps and perhaps even a body kit. Mechanically, expect some minor tweaks as well, mostly to the car's suspension and larger brakes all around.

The pushing of the performance envelop with the Sonic does not come as a large surprise. In Chevrolet's own press release announcing the Sonic earlier this year the bow-tie brand touted that the normal Sonic's suspension was tuned by "Corvette engineers." That, among other marketing hints, has suggested that GM plans to position the Sonic as a very youthful, performance oriented sub-compact.

While Chevrolet held back from a total confirmation of the Sonic RS' existence, it was made clear to GMI that the Sonic is a foundation for future performance, niche variants of the car. Chevrolet spokesperson Cristi Vazquez stated, "The Chevrolet Sonic with an available 1.4L turbo engine and sporty ride and handling has a strong foundation for performance variants. We have nothing to announce at this time."

GMI expects the Sonic RS to go into production in the October 2012 time frame as a 2013 model in both hatchback and sedan forms.

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...atment-103798/

[Bochet]

hedgehog jokes too easy...

[xs_torque]

Originally Posted by MrBooby

I have to agree with xs_torque on being timeless, something that can't be said about the last generation though.

Originally Posted by gojcaj

Love the car Mister XS_Torque. Please post exhaust clip to soil pants to. Thank you.

Thank's alot fellows..

[Porshapwr]

Originally Posted by EKaru

[xs_torque]

Originally Posted by djben

^ truth.

The first gen viper was first designed in what, 1990 or something?

To this day it is still an eye-catching car.

Recent generations are kinda boring

Yes it was first designed in 1990,and the Gen 1 was released in 1992 as the RT/10. Followed by the GTS coupe in 1996..

I'm not a big fan of the Gen IV Viper either. The ACR is somewhat an exception though. with that being said, I'm really excited about the Gen V viper(2012). The group of people that were able to view it, said they brought back the GTS look, with a touch of the Ferrari 599 GTO. I guess since Chrysler is part of FIAT now. They will play a role in it's developement...

[King Tut]

So they are going with leaf springs on the Sonic RS eh.