SRT reveals Viper GTS Launch Edition

This is the new SRT Viper GTS ‘Launch Edition'. As you can see, it's very pleased to see you. It's making a debut at this weekend's car-based shenanigans at Pebble Beach in California, showing off some Blue And White.

Specifically, the blue and white showcased on previous Viper launches - the Vipers that came in 1996 and 2006 - and this continues that tradition of releasing a new model with big fat white stripes running across the length of that gloriously long bonnet.

The SRT also gets a new set of polished, five-spoke forged-aluminium alloy wheels too, while the new Viper logo - dubbed ‘Stryker' - appears on the bonnet and steering wheel. It's only the third Viper logo ever, the first two being "Sneaky Pete" (not some bizarre sexual practice) and "Fang".

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Inside, the Launch Edition Viper gets a dash plaque - said to improve collectability - along with black ‘Laguna' leather and contrasting stitching adorning the seats, doors, instrument panel, steering wheel, grab handles, gearstick and centre console.

Sadly - or not sadly, depending on your appreciation of self flagellation - the Viper's 8.4-litre V10 remains untouched, and thus power remains at 640bhp and 600lb ft of torque. This is plenty in a rear-wheel-drive car. Plenty. Especially considering the body is made from aluminium and carbon fibre.

Have a click through the pics and let us know what you think.

Top Gear's exclusive first look at the new SRT Viper