1974 Dodge Charger 7.0L Hemi V8

Christophe Schwartz, 1974 7 litre Dodge Charger Hemi V8, Lr Mans Classic 2016.

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Chrysler, USA.  In the seventies there was a class for NASCAR cars at Le Mans in order to try and attract more cars following the fuel crisis.  In 1976 Herschel Mc Griff, a long time American stock car driver,  brought over an Olympia beer sponsored Dodge Charger in the colours pictured above to Le Mans . Unfortunately it only finished a couple of laps before retiring as the European fuel didn't suit the car because it had the wrong octane level.   The original car was lost but Christophe Schwartz has created a replica using a Petty prepared Grand National car that won the the 1977 USAC Stock Car championship winning car as a base. Top speed of the original car was 215mph along the Mulsanne straight.  The 1973 type Dodge Charge was a favourite amongst drivers of the time in NACAR and USAC racing.  In 1977 Paul Feldner drove the car above to its USAC title.  In 2016 Christophe Schwartz finished in the top half of the field in the Le Mans Classic just behind the ex-Robin Hamilton Aston Martin.

Dodge Viper SRT GTS R

Dodge Viper SRT GTS R, Le Mans 24 hours 2015

The first track going Dodge Viper GTS R fist appeared in 1996 and the 8 litre V10 car finished 10th at Le Mans in the 24 hours that year.  In 1998 the Viper won the GT2 class at Le Mans, a feat it would repeat in the following two years.  in 2000 a Viper won overall in the Daytona 24 hours.  The picture above shows the Viper still racing at Le Mans in 2015.

Dodge Viper SRT

Dodge Viper SRT, Petersen Auto Museum Cruise-In January 2016

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Dodge, Detroit, USA.  The Viper started its life in 1992 and continues. It has a 8 litre V10 engine, a top speed of 180mph plus and a 0-60mph time of 4 seconds or less.  The car in the picture is a recent SRT model.