# Powerfully Connected Cars The 2015 Dodge Viper SRT Has a Dedicated Data Connection By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dodge-viper-srt References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/dodge-updates-2015-viper/33650/) & [media.chrysler](http://media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?&id=15930&mid=1) The 2015 [Dodge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextgeneration-muscle-car) Viper SRT has significantly more engine power than its predecessors. The car is capable of producing an output of 645 hp thanks to its well-calibrated engine and upgraded transmission. It produces torque of 600 pounds-feet and an improved highway fuel economy of 20 miles per gallon, or 11.7 liters per 100 km. The 2015 Dodge Viper SRT also features improved Brembo brakes, spring rates, dampers and sway bars. It is also equipped with a unique [carbon fiber structural X-brace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati-panigale-v4-lamborghini). It rolls on [Pirelli](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utopia-roadster) P Zero Corsa-rolled ultralight Sidewinder II wheels. The car is packed with a Uconnect infotainment system allowing access to a wide variety of Uconnect Access features. Its data connection offers emergency notifications, voice-to-text messaging and Yelp-powered location searching. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Increased Engine Power:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing more powerful and efficient engines for cars. - **Improved Vehicle Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing advanced vehicle technologies and systems for enhanced performance. - **Connected Car Features:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating innovative connected car features for improved user experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry to advance engine technology and vehicle performance. - **Automotive Electronics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive electronics industry to develop advanced vehicle technology systems. - **Mobile Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the mobile technology industry to create innovative connected car features and applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Muscle Car Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextgeneration-muscle-car.md) - [Highly Limited Competition-Only Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/competitiononly-vehicle.md) - [Inaugural Electric Muscle Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charger-daytona-srt.md) - [Callback American Muscle Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dodge-charger-super-bee.md) - [Ultra-Advanced Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koenigsegg-sadairs-spear.md) - [Sporty Fully-Electric Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abarth-500e.md) - [Electric Stealthy Production Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charger-daytona-electric.md) - [All-Electric Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-pickup-truck.md) - [Riproaring Convertible Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-convertible-supercar.md)