Tag: Viper ACR

  • Darth Vader’s Viper ACR and Stormtrooper’s Challenger and Charger Take Over L.A. [VIDEO]

    Darth Vader’s Dodge Viper ACR and Stormtrooper’s Challenger and Charger “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is the movie we have all been waiting for a very long time! The future blockbuster is premiering on December 18th and everybody is going crazy about that. Including Dodge. Since it has released the promo video called “the Force Gathers”, it was about time for some additional news for those cool vehicles featured in the advertisement.

    It is definitely the best time (the weekend before “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” opens in theaters worldwide) for Dodge to take to the streets of greater Los Angeles the team of the Star Wars themed Dodge vehicles. Fans will have the opportunity to take photos and videos with them, so make sure that you won’t miss them and we will be also happy to receive your pictures at our social media accounts.

    SEE ALSO: The Force Awakens: Dodge Joins the Dark Side [VIDEO]

    In details, a pair of First Order Stormtrooper-themed white 707-horsepower Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat will travel around the greater L.A. area this weekend. Of course, they will be accompanied by the intimidating Kylo Ren-inspired wrapped black Dodge Viper ACR.

    In addition, the company is also offering fans the chance to locate the vehicles via real time on Twitter. The only thing you must do is use the hashtags #Dodge and #TheForceAwakens, and see the brand’s daily fan favorites on the Dodge Facebook and Instagram pages.

    As a fast reminder, the beautiful black Dodge Viper ACR is powered by 8.4-liter V10 engine, which produces 645 horsepower (474 kW) and 813 Nm (600 lb-ft) of torque. It transmits all this power onto the road via the Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual transmission.

    The car also shows-off with Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, 19-inch alloys and exclusive Kumho Ecsta V720 high-performance tires. If Darth Vader drives this car, we don’t doubt that he will chose to add the Extreme Aero package, making sure that he will have the highest aerodynamic downforce of any production car! And just in case you ask about it, well the Extreme Aero package can offer up to three times the downforce of the Viper TA or Time Attack 2.0 package.

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    Darth Vader’s Dodge Viper ACR

    Video Source: YouTube

    Source: Dodge

  • The Force Awakens: Dodge Joins the Dark Side [VIDEO]

    Dodge Joins the Dark Side If Darth Vader lived in today’s world and had to choose a vehicle, I bet he’d go for a Dodge Viper ACR. And since the premiere of the latest Start Wars Series, called “The Force Awakens” is intimidatingly near, December18th, then there is nothing better to talk about the strange combination of the ‘Dark Side’ and… Dodge cars. The company has just released a cool TV ad to promote the future blockbuster.

    Of course, you will hear the Imperial March, but what you will see is unexpectedly exciting. The video actually displays an army of muscle cars, compacts, crossovers and SUVs with massive doses of attitude!

    Each and every one of them is built for top performance, from power off the line to handling in the corners! Just like any Stormtrooper should be powerful, technologically advanced, capable and efficient, these Dodge vehicles, the Charger, Challenger, and Durango, express the same qualities!

    SEE ALSO: The Return of Dodge Viper ACR Supercar

    By the way, the ad is called “The Force Gathers” and the most exciting part of it is the ‘leading role’ of the black Dodge Viper ACR. The car was released this year and has shown some impressive details, about which you can read in the link above. But some fast facts, might remind you how cool this car is and why Darth Vader has chosen it.

    First, it is powerful beyond measure, because of its 8.4-liter V10 engine, which produces 645 horsepower (474 kW) and 813 Nm (600 lb-ft) of torque. It transmits all this power onto the road via the Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual transmission.

    The car also shows-off with Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, 19-inch alloys and exclusive Kumho Ecsta V720 high-performance rubbers. We don’t doubt that Vader has chosen to add the Extreme Aero package to his Viper ACR, making sure that he will have the highest aerodynamic downforce of any production car! And just in case you ask about it, well the Extreme Aero package can offer up to three times the downforce of the Viper TA or Time Attack 2.0 package.

    Enjoy the video!

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    Source: Dodge via YouTube 

  • You Can Now Purchase the Iconic Dodge Viper ACR

    The recently announced Viper American Club Racer (ACR) is obviously ready to go on sale, since Dodge is currently taking orders. The pricing has been also announced and although it comprises of six numbers, it is worth it because this is the fastest Viper ever. It is also street-legal and entirely hand built. In other words, this is the best Viper ever created!

    The supercar was introduced for the first time in 1999 and its production continued until 2010. Yes, the ACR can show-off with long-standing legacy as the ultimate street-legal track car built for club racing. This means that the 2016 model year car pays tribute to the performance legacy with its great aerodynamic and suspension upgrades.

    Just to remind you, the ACR is equipped with Carbon Ceramic brakes with six-piston calipers and high-performance tires, which were specifically created for the ACR. They are called Kumho Ecsta V720 and come in the size of 295/25/19 up front and 355/30/19 at the back. They are so good that make the car achieve 1.5 seconds faster lap times than off-road only race tires

    SEE ALSO: The Return of Dodge Viper ACR Supercar

    Other exclusive features which are included as a standard here are the Bilstein coil-over racing shocks which offer 3 inches of suspension height adjustment. This Viper is powered by 8.4-liter V-10 engine generating 645 horsepower (474 kW) and 813 Nm (600 lb.-ft.) of torque. Not to mention that this it he most torque of any naturally aspirated sports-car in the world.

    Some of the best features inside are the manual seats, which were designed to maintain optimal 50/50 weight distribution as well as the one-off Alcantara upholstery.

    There is also an optional ACR Extreme Aero Package that adds carbon fiber rear wing, rear diffuser from the same material, unique SRT hood with removable louvers, detachable extension for the front splitter and additional dive planes.

    And if you wonder about the pricing of this beautiful car, well let’s spill it: it is $117,895 USD. Dodge has also announced that its production will begin in third quarter of this year at the Conner Avenue Assembly Plant.

    Source: Dodge 

  • The Return of Dodge Viper ACR Supercar

    Have you heard about the Viper ACR? It is reborn and writing the new history of the street-legal, and track-focused supercars. Hand-built and all-American this car has been engineered to combine the best aerodynamic, braking and tire technology. Behind the development of the iconic car are the engineers at SRT, and this only links towards extreme speed and great performance as well as exclusive looks.

    Aero Package

    The ultimate aerodynamic performance is ensured via the addition of the optional Extreme Aero package. It helps the car produce the highest aerodynamic downforce of any production car. To be more precise, the pack adds adjustable dual-element rear wing that is 1,876-mm wide, rear diffuser made of carbon fiber, SRT hood with removable louvers, detachable extension for the front splitter and four dive planes.

    And if you ask about the downforce, well the Extreme Aero package can offer up to three times the downforce of the Viper TA or Time Attack 2.0 package.

    Brake performance

    Brembo brakes are obligatory here. They are from the Carbon Ceramic Matrix variety and deliver maximum braking performance. At the front the Viper gets 390-millimeter (15.4-inch) two-piece rotors, while at the back they measure 360-millimeter (14.2-inch) and are again two-piece. In addition, the front brakes are complemented by six-piston calipers while the rear brakes – by four-piston calipers.

    SEE ALSO: 2015.5 Dodge Viper GTS and TA 2.0 Special Edition Get More Standard Content

    Tires

    If you expect something ordinary here, you will be disappointed. The Viper ACR runs on Kumho Ecsta V720 high-performance tires, which were specifically designed for it. They actually contribute for 1.5 seconds faster lap times. At the front, the rubbers measure 295/25/19 and are mounted on 11-inch wide wheels, while at the back they are of size 355/30/19.

    ABS, ESC & Suspension

    This Dodge’s ABS and ESC are specifically tuned for the car. The Electronic Stability Control for instance has five modes: Full-on, Sport, Track, Rain, Full-off, which take into account the extra grip offered by the extreme aerodynamic and tire package. Furthermore, the Viper ACR can also show-off with aluminum bodied, double-adjustable coil-over Bilstein race shocks that provides more than 3 inches adjustment for the ride height.

    Drivetrain

    The most important feature of this car is its heart, a.k.a. the V10 engine. The all-aluminum 8.4-liter overhead-valve powerplant can produce 645 horsepower (474 kW) and 813 Nm (600 lb.-ft.) of torque. It transmits all this power onto the road via the Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual transmission. In addition, new exhaust tips have been added to the side-mounted exhaust pipes. This serves in order to reduce exhaust pressure.

    Interior

    Special performance must be also present inside of the car. This of course means great interior, which the ACR Viper has. What’s special? The interior is racing-inspired, and this is visible through the instrument panel cluster hood, lower instrument panel and door armrest panels that are wrapped in unique Alcantara suede.

    The steering wheel has also received special Alcantara upholstery, which is contrasted with color racing stripe and unique badging. The seats also carry the Alcantara inserts, while the unique dash plaque is finished in carbon fiber. The stitching is optional and customers can choose between silver or Header Red one.

    At last, we must highlight that the 2016 Dodge Viper ACR is entirely hand-built. It will go on same later this year.

    Source: Dodge