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BMW M Coupe clown shoe and Alfa Romeo 4C for sale, why they’re worth every penny. \n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":0.7000000000000017,"endTime":9.6,"type":"car","title":"Dodge Viper","url":"/cars/dodge/viper","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ae/1994_Dodge_Viper.jpg","quote":"...ur host, Victor Troyer. Who do we have on today's Viper episode?  We've got Dylan here back. Happy to tal...","canonicalId":"car:dodge:viper","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Dodge Viper is a high-performance sports car known for its powerful V10 engine and distinctive design. It has a cult following due to its raw driving experience and American muscle car heritage. The Viper is often discussed for its performance capabilities and limited production runs.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Dodge Viper is a really fast sports car that looks unique and has a big engine. 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