Ciprian Florea wrote:When Dodge showcased the Viper ACR Concept at the 2014 SEMA Show, I began to wonder whether Chrysler finally realized that the ACR needs to return at the top of Viper lineup. Come 2015, and its seems the ACR Concept was just a teaser of things to come, as Dodge has just unveiled a new Viper ACR. The nameplate returns for the second time, after a five-year hiatus, with an aerodynamic package that’s arguably the most extreme in the Viper’s 22-year history.
The ACR, short for American Club Racing, was initially introduced in 1999, three years into the second generation of the V-10-powered sports car. Available as a coupe only, the ACR received an array of aerodynamic and mechanical updates for improved performance at the track. Discontinued for the third-gen Viper, the track-ready machine returned in 2008 with even more updates. In 2011, it lapped the Nurburgring track in 7 minutes and 12.13 seconds, now the sixth-fastest lap for a production car on the "Green Hell."
Whether Dodge is out to set a new benchmark at the ’Ring is yet unknown, but Dodge’s press release does speak about "unprecedented lap times." And judging by the new aero bits added to the ACR, it would be more than capable to improve the previous benchmark on the Nordschleife. Join me in the review below for more details on the 2016 Viper ACR.
Exterior
Not surprisingly, the styling of the new Viper ACR is very familiar. Not only is it nearly identical to the SEMA Show concept car, it’s also similar to the previous model sold from 2008 to 2010.
As seen in the past, the aerodynamic package on the ACR adds a carbon-fiber splitter, carbon-fiber canards on each side of the bumper, a race-spec vented hood, and fender gills. What sets the 2016 model apart from the concept car and the previous Viper is the extra pair of canards attached to the bumper. While the previous cars had one on each side, the new ACR received two.
Around back, a huge, carbon-fiber wing with aluminum stanchions provides additional downforce for enhanced cornering at high speeds, while the aggressive diffuser, also made from carbon-fiber, reminds us this car was developed by the same people who built the race-spec Viper GTS-R, an IMSA, GTLM-class winner in 2014. Dodge claims the new aero package produces the highest aerodynamic downforce of any production car, quoting nearly one ton of downforce at 177 mph during testing.
The ACR’s signature livery, also seen on the SEMA concept, rounds off the new sports car. The paint scheme consists of a thick gloss-black center stripe that flows from nose to tail, complemented by an offset Adrenaline Red stripe.
A bit of unexpected news comes from the customization department, as Dodge included the ACR in the "1 of 1" Viper Program. This option allows Viper ACR customers to have "more than 25 million build combinations" thanks to 8,000 exterior color options, 24,000 custom stripe colors, and 11 wheel options.
Do you still think you need to buy a Ferrari to have access to that kind of stuff?
Interior
Dodge hasn’t released photos of the ACR’s interior, but it’s safe to assume the Viper’s standard cockpit was revised with emphasis on weight reduction. With that in mind, I expect some of the vehicle’s convenience features, including the radio amplifier, speakers, and the carpet, to have been removed. Carbon fiber has likely replaced every bezel on the dashboard.
The race seats, steering wheel and the shifter have all been wrapped in Alcantara for better grip, as showcased in the SEMA concept. Likewise, the 2016 ACR features a Header Red stripe for the 12-o’clock position of the steering wheel, a Stryker badge and a heritage ACR instrument panel badge with a carbon-fiber inlay.
The "1 of 1" Viper Program enables buyers to select from an additional 16 interior trims.
Drivetrain
Like its predecessor, the Viper ACR uses the same drivetrain as any other Viper in the current lineup. This means motivation is provided by the beastly 8.4-liter V-10 engine rated at 645 horsepower and 600 pound-feet of torque. Doing all the shifting is a Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual gearbox. Racers who don’t like rowing their own gears might as well take it to Chevy for an eight-speed Corvette Z06, as Dodge isn’t planning on offering an automatic transmission for the Viper anytime soon. And I like that!
No word on performance figures yet, but the reduced weight and tweaked chassis should shave a few tenths off the Viper’s standard 3.3-second, 0-to-60 mph sprint. I’d say the ACR wouldn’t find it hard to reach the same benchmark in 3.1 seconds, a bit quicker than the Corvette Z06’s 3.2 ticks with the manual transmission. The ACR’s top speed is likely identical to the Viper TA’s at 193 mph.
DRIVETRAIN SPECIFICATIONSChassis, Suspension And BrakesCode: Select all
Type 8.4-liter V-10 overhead-valve Output 645 HP Torque 600 LB-FT Transmission Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual Top Speed 193 MPH (Est.)
This is where the ACR stands out compared to other Vipers. Much like the aerodynamic package, the chassis was tuned to deliver maximum performance and withstand a full day at the track.
Keeping the ACR on its best behavior is a set of aluminum-bodied, double-adjustable coil-over Bilstein race shocks specifically developed for this car, a suspension package that provides more than three inches of ride height adjustment, and unique suspension tuning. The ABS and five-mode ESC system was also specifically retuned for the ACR’s extra grip and extreme aerodynamic package.
Bringing this bruiser to a halt are Brembo’s carbon-ceramic Matrix brakes with 15.4-inch, two-piece rotors at the front and 14.2-inch, two-piece discs at the rear. The front brakes use six-piston Brembo calipers, while the rear brakes employ four-piston calipers.
The ACR’s outstanding grip comes from the Kumho Ecsta V720 high-performance tires, also designed specifically for this Snake. The tires feature a unique tread pattern and compounds for front and rear and Dodge claims testing revealed the new rubber produces laps times that are 1.5 seconds faster than regular race tires.
New Nurburgring record, anyone?
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25th Anniversary Edition revealed, it's the one on the left. Don't really think it's worth of a new thread.
Sergiu Tudose wrote:Aside from the Viper turning 25, this also happens to be its final year of production, making Dodge's announcement somewhat bittersweet.
The limited-edition models come with exclusive content to commemorate the final year of production, as well as a serialized instrument panel badge that can also be customized with the client's name.
Order books open on June 24th as Viper fans and enthusiasts with sufficient funds will be able to order their very own special snake in one of five special edition configurations.
In no particular order, we'll start with the Viper 1:28 Edition ACR which pays tribute to the current model's single lap record at Laguna Seca. It was set back in October 2015 by Randy Pobst, behind the wheel of a 2016 Viper ACR. In terms of looks, it features a black exterior with red ACR stripes, carbon ceramic brakes, 1:28 Edition sill decals and red ACR accent stitching inside the cabin.
Dodge will be building 28 units under this configuration for the 2017 model year.
Next up is the Viper GTS-R Commemorative Edition ACR, which pays tribute to an iconic Viper paint scheme instead of a lap record. The paint scheme in question is the same white & blue combo found on the 1998 Viper GTS-R GT2 Championship Edition. It's made out of a Pearl White exterior with Blue Pearl GTS stripes, the same extreme aero package as 1:28 Edition, same red interior stitching and same carbon ceramic brakes, but adds the Exterior Carbon Package, unique red Stryker badge decal, USA flag B-pillar decals and GTS-R exterior sill decals. No fewer than 100 units will be built.
The Viper VoooDoo II Edition ACR (yes five 'O's' in total) is modeled after the original 2010 VooDoo Edition car and comes with a predominantly black exterior, a graphite metallic ACR driver's stripe with red tracer outline, extreme aero pack & carbon ceramic brakes, VoooDoo II exterior sill decals, silver accent stitching for the interior and custom badging. Since Dodge built 31 units of the original and properly-spelled 2010 VooDoo Viper ACR, they'll be producing the same 31 units for 2017.
If you've already glanced at the images, this next special edition model is called the Viper Snakeskin Edition GTC and it's the green non-ACR one. The color was inspired by the original 2010 Snakeskin version, while other features include the custom snakeskin patterned SRT stripe, the Advanced Aero Pack, GT black interior and serialized instrument panel badge. Only 25 units will be build for this particular configuration.
Last but not least is the Dodge Dealer Edition ACR, available exclusively through Dodge's highest sales volume Viper dealers, Tomball Dodge of Tomball, Texas and Roanoke Dodge of Roanoke, Ill.
It's white with a Competition Blue center stripe, Adrenaline Red driver stripe, carbon ceramic brakes, extreme aero pack, red accent stitching for the interior and a custom car cover that matches the exterior paint scheme while showcasing the customer's name above the driver's side door. By the way, such a custom cover is available on all five special edition models. In total, Dodge will be building 33 units of this new special edition configuration.
Dodge also announced that their exclusive Viper "1 of 1" customization program will continue for the 2017 model year - this way customers will still be able to create their unique "Snake" from the ground up.
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