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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.

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

May 11, 2015

Dodge Viper Documentary

The people at Dodge have released a great new documentary on the iconic Viper, called “Viper: DNA of a Supercar”. The documentary, which can be seen at driverSRT.com/2015/viper/documentary, looks at the creation and production of the Viper, and the care that goes into creating each component of the vehicle. The film has been created to celebrate the fifth generation Dodge Viper SRT, which was released in late 2012. The new 2015 Viper will add incredible features to the impressive model, including an all-aluminum 8.4-liter V-10 engine which offers an incredible 645 horsepower and 600 lb.-ft of torque, which is the highest level of torque offered by any other naturally aspirated sports cars in the world.

“The Dodge Viper is a precision-handcrafted machine expressively built to stimulate all the senses of an enthusiast’s soul,” said Tim Kuniskis, President and CEO, Dodge and SRT, FCA North America. “It’s not widely known what it takes to create this supercar, including the 140 to 160 hours to hand paint each Viper, so we produced the film to show what sets the Viper apart from everything else in its segment.”

The “Viper: DNA of a Supercar” explores the drama and passion that has inspired engineers, designers and craftspeople in the automotive industry. With incredible focus, resolve and expertise, the documentary shows how each component is crafted with incredible care. There are a variety of interesting facts elaborated on in the documentary, including the fact that it takes over 3,700 separate and unique components to put together the Viper, yet remains super light with an incredible 48 percent of the exterior being designed with super light, carbon fiber which leads to an incredible structural integrity.

To offer incredible drama, the interior of “the Viper has been crafted with over 90 percent of the finest, hand-wrapped leather”, Earnhardt Dodge. The exterior boasts an extraordinary attention to detail, with over 150 man hours taken to achieve the highest quality paint finish.

The film, which shows every phase of the Viper’s design process from beginning to end, elaborates on the incredible care taken in assembling every component of the assembly process. The Viper is one of the few custom-built vehicles in the world, and is created with exceptional craftsmanship and distinguishes the Viper as one of the highest quality vehicles in the world. The film will be available to Viper and Dodge fans ever, where it will be released across multiple social media channels.

January 23, 2015

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

The newly equipped 2015.5 Dodge Viper GTS and the track ready TA 2.0 Special Edition were just exclusively revealed. They are joining the SRT and GT models in the Viper lineup. This is the flagship car of Dodge’s brand which will have a limited production run and will continue to get great updates in the future. Viper was first launched in 1992 it was priced at $50,700 USD, which now equates to $86,130 USD.

Next to the lower starting price, the hand-built American exotic offers is powered by the refined 8.4-liter V-10 engine coupled with a Tremec six-speed manual transmission. Thanks to the unit it delivers an increased 645 horsepower (474) and 867 Nm (640 lb.-ft.) of torque, and gets up to 20 miles per gallon.

News is also that the 2015.5 Viper TA 2.0 Special Edition and GTS models will feature more standard content compared with the 2014 models they replace. The track-ready Viper TA 2.0 Special Edition builds on success of TA model and adds high-performance Aero Package, competition rear spoiler and front lower dive planes for better downforce and handling.

TA also adds two-piece Brembo Rotors, 18/19-inch Matte Black Sidewinder Wheels, Pirelli P Zero Corsa Tires, dual-mode suspension, five-mode ESC, black Brembo brakes with orange lettering, performance brake pads. Here are also included carbon fiber structural X-Brace, rear carbon fiber applique, TA front splitter, TA aero wing assembly kit, TA front decal, TA sill decal, interior accent stitching and car cover.

In addition, the GTS will now come as a standard with Laguna leather seats, Alcantara headliner and Harman Kardon 18-speaker sound system. The car also features Nappa leather IP, console and doors, 18/19-inch polished aluminum Venom wheels, power six-way driver and passenger seats, unique GTS badging.

Dodge is also introducing here the GTS Ceramic Blue Special Edition with Ceramic Blue exterior color, Black stripes, orange brake calipers, rear carbon fiber applique, and GTS gloss black badging.

New for 2015 Viper GT are the Nappa leather seats with Alcantara inserts, Alcantara accents on the doors and IP, ‘Viper’ badged aluminum sill plates, two-mode sport suspension, five-mode ESC, ‘GTS’ hood, two-piece StopTech slotted rotors, red Brembo brake calipers and power six-way driver seat. At last – two new exterior colors will be introduced for the range in 2015. They are dubbed Y’Orange and Stryker Orange.

2015 Dodge Viper has a starting price of $84,995 USD; Viper TA 2.0 Special Edition’s price tag starts at $101,995 USD; GT models are priced at $94,995 USD, while the GTS – at $107,995 USD. 2015 model-year Vipers will start arriving in dealerships in the first quarter of 2015.

Source: Dodge

November 26, 2014

2015 Dodge Viper Gets More Horsepower and $15k Price Drop

Good news for all 2015 Dodge Viper future buyers: the new starting price of the MY 2015 model is $15,000 USD less than the 2014 model it replaces. In addition, Dodge is giving the snake more horsepower and improved fuel economy. The new model year version of the Viper SRT will produce 645 horsepower (474 kW) and get up to 20 miles per gallon.

Dodge launched the original 1992 Dodge Viper priced at $50,700 USD, which adjusted for inflation equates to $86,130 in today’s dollars. This is even more compared to the price tag for the MY2015 Viper (see below). The first generation model 400 horsepower (294 kW), it didn’t have air conditioning, anti-lock brakes, traction control, stability control or … even have real windows. This made it the rawest American performance car of its time.

On the contrary, the fifth generation Viper, which maintains the purity of the original car through its seductive design, perfect weight balance and all-aluminum V10, adds 245 horsepower and five-mode ESC, two-mode suspension, ABS, traction control, launch control and a lightweight carbon fiber, magnesium and aluminum structure.

Furthermore, Dodge is also introducing various product enhancements, new packages and new colors for the 2015 Viper. The SRT is getting new accent stitching on the seats and instrument panel as well as Alcantara accents on the doors and instrument panel, and ‘Viper’ badged aluminum sill plates.

In addition, the GT now comes enhanced with Nappa leather seats with Alcantara inserts, Alcantara accents on the doors and IP, ‘Viper’ badged aluminum sill plates, two-mode suspension, five-mode ESC, ‘GTS’ hood and two-piece StopTech slotted rotors. The GTS Ceramic Blue Special Edition has an exclusive Ceramic Blue exterior color scheme accented by Black stripes.

At last, the TA 2.0 Special Edition is improved via the high-performance Aero Package. 2015 Viper is also getting three new exterior paint colors: Y’Orange, Stryker Orange and Stryker Purple.

The production of 2015 Dodge Vipers will begin in the second half of the fourth quarter of 2014. The cars will be arriving in dealerships in the first quarter of 2015 with a starting price of $84,995 USD.

Source: Dodge

September 9, 2014

2015 Dodge Viper To Get Extra Horsepower

The latest news around the Dodge Viper from the model year 2015 is that it is going to get more engine power. The car’s engine won’t be supercharged nor be the most powerful Dodge’s Hellcat V-8. On the contrary, it will keep its naturally-aspirated 8.4-liter V10 unit which will be boosted with the minor 5 horsepower. The increase of power will be done via tuning.

This means that the initial 640 hp (471 kW) of the Viper will become in the 2015 model year 645 hp (474 kW). Unfortunately, there will be no change in the torque figures in this Dodge, so it will be left with the original 813 Nm (600 lb-ft). Still, not bad at all.

Reports stated that the increase in power will probably be due to a combination of enhanced breathing and altered code. We also expect to see some changes in the transmission, which for the MY2014 was the six-speed manual gearbox.

The 2014 Version of the SRT Viper has a curb weight of just 1,521 kg (3,354 lbs) and Dodge seems to make little or no modifications here. With the original 640 hp, the Viper can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in the impressive 3 seconds on its way to a top speed of 331 km/h (206 mph). The ¼ mile is covered in 11.5 seconds, while the 0 to 160 km/h sprint is covered in less than 12 seconds. Wonder what these figures will look like with the minor 5 hp update.

July 29, 2014

Inspired Autosport 2014 Dodge SRT Viper GTS

Inspired Autosport has unveiled their project based on 2014 Dodge SRT Viper GTS. The extremely powerful sports coupe has received even more power and exceptional stance from the tuning specialists.

The 2014 SRT Viper GTS is powered by an all-aluminum 8.4 liter naturally aspirated V10 engine – 640HP (471 kW) and 813Nm (600 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The curb weight of the vehicle is just 1,521 kg (3,354 lbs). 0-100 km/h in 3.0 seconds and a top speed of 331 km/h (206 mph). The ¼ mile is covered in 11.5 seconds and 0-160-0 km/h in less than 12 seconds.

Inspired Autosport has boosted the engine to 700HP (522 kW). The result is thanks to a complete titanium sports exhaust system, an Agency Power CAI (cold air intake) and an ECU re-map.

The exterior boasts a complete 3M frozen black body wrap giving the sports car a unique and aggressive look. The stance is improved by a set of Eibach coil springs and a set of light alloy wheels – 20” at the front and 21” at the rear fitted with Pirelli P Zero high-performance tires measuring 355/25 ZR21 (rear).

No words about pricing, but a regular 2014 Dodge SRT Viper GTS is priced from $122,390 in the US. The standard equipment includes a rearview camera, SAT NAV system, HD radio, 12-speakers Harman-Kardon audio system with two subwoofers and Uconnect infotainment. The optional hi-end stereo with 18 speakers is just $1,955.

Source: Inspired Autosport

July 29, 2014

Prefix Performance Dodge SRT Viper Convertible

Prefix Performance has unveiled their latest tuning project based on the extreme Dodge SRT Viper. The name of the project is Medusa, which is a “type of vehicle you clamor for but doesn’t exist”.

The tuning company removes the fixed roof and adds a retractable soft top and a modified rear end. Each car of the limited series will come with an individually-numbered plaque, special branded floor mats and a painted X-brace under the hood. Prefix Performance also offers custom stripes for the bespoke interior.

Prefix will build just 10 units of Medusa with pricing starting from $35,000. The 2014 Dodge SRT Viper is priced from $101,309 in the US.

As a reminder, Dodge SRT Viper is powered by a 8.4 liter naturally aspirated V10 engine producing 640HP (477 kW) and 814Nm (600 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The curb weight of the vehicle is just 1,521 kg (3,354 lbs), so 0-100 km/h takes 3 seconds and a top speed of 331 km/h (206 mph). The ¼ mile is covered in 11.5 seconds. If that’s not impressive enough, the model can go from 0-160-0 km/h in less than 12 seconds.

Source: Prefix

July 22, 2014

TI Automotive Has New Livery For Dodge Viper SRT GTS-R

TI Automotive has prepared new livery for the Dodge Viper SRT GTS-R. The car that will carry the special exterior will have the Motorsports No. 91 in the IMSA TUDOR United SportsCar Championship’s Brickyard Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The event will take place on 25th of July on Friday. In addition, the company will join SRT Motorsports as Team Associate Sponsor for Remainder of 2014.

As part of the agreement, TI Automotive, a leading global supplier of automotive fluid systems, will partner with SRT Motorsports as a team associate sponsor for the remainder of the 2014 season. With this collaboration TI Automotive will be introduced to a wider audience.

Furthermore, TI is a current supplier of the high-performance fuel pump module system to the production Viper and the recently released Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. This system includes Automotive News PACE Award-winning Dual-Channel Single-Stage (DCSS) fuel pump which is regarded as one of the industry’s highest-performing fuel pumps. As a matter of fact, this fuel delivery design makes 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat the fastest and most potent muscle car ever built.

Precisely, the livery of the No. 91 vehicle will include a white body with bright green stripe outlined in dark blue from nose to tail. TI’s blue-and-green Fluid thinking icon will be positioned on the top of the roof and on other key points across the vehicle.

Source: TI Automotive

July 17, 2014

Two Dodge Viper SRT GTS-Rs Get New Livery

Dodge Viper SRT GTS-R with new livery is going to debut at Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen race weekend, between 27th and 29th of June, at the New York’s Watkins Glen International circuit. With the new skin Street and Racing Technology is honoring the Dodge Viper’s racing heritage. SRT Motorsports Viper entries carry the numbers No. 91 and No. 93, and are colored in Viper Red and Race White. The classic colors are the same worn by the Viper entries that competed at the Rolex 24 At Daytona in 2000, the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2000, and the American Le Mans Series championships in 1999 and 2000.

The new livery also comes to celebrate the brand’s 100th anniversary. For this purpose, the team is carrying a special 100th anniversary logo on both IMSA TUDOR Vipers. The cars not only bring back the classic look but also connect the Viper racing program to its spirited racing heritage.

For the design of the new race cars, SRT Motorsports has partnered with Riley Technologies. Two identical Viper GTS-R will compete in the production-based GT Le Mans class in the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship.

Dodge Viper SRT GTS-R will first race on the track on 27th of June for the initial practice for the Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen race weekend. In addition, the third endurance race of the 2014 IMSA TUDOR season, which is part of the North American Endurance Cup, will take place at Watkins Glen International on 29th of June 29.

Source: Dodge

June 20, 2014

Dodge Viper GTS Time Attack Carbon Special Edition

Dodge Viper GTS Time Attack Carbon Special Edition has been shown today at the New York International Auto Show. Chrysler’s Street and Racing Technology (SRT) brand is enhancing the iconic Viper with an Anodized Carbon Special Edition Package as well as with the new Time Attack Group road-racing spec-package. Only 50 examples of this exclusive model will be produced. Of course, each vehicle will carry a numbered dash plaque that will identify its uniqueness.

Anodized Carbon Special Edition Package was introduced last year. It adds to the Viper GTS one-of-a-kind Metallic Matte exterior color. Now, the vehicle is getting even more outstanding via the combination of the special exterior color with the new Time Attack Group of performance parts.

These parts include a carbon fiber rear deck lid spoiler and two-piece front corner splitters. In addition, also included are two-mode Bilstein dampers which were tuned for maximum on-track performance. They feature unique orange springs.

Furthermore, Street and Race Mode suspension settings offer firmer damping. Other highlights in terms of handling are the Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires, matte black lightweight forged-aluminum Sidewinder wheels and solid sway bars. Track-duty two-piece Brembo brake rotors contribute to an increased thermal capacity for additional resistance to brake fade.

In fact, the Anodized Carbon Special Edition Package features Metallic Matte Black and satin surface finishes. Satin Black Vapor marks the exhaust bezels, fuel-filler door, and carbon brake ducts and a rear appliqué below the liftgate.

The interior is wrapped in Alcantara. Contrast is making the orange stitching. Precisely, an Alcantara headliner, Alcantara-wrapped knee blockers and door bolsters provide interior surface texture contrast, while gunmetal bezels, orange vent accents, and carbon-fiber trim make the accents here. Nappa leather and Alcantara is used for the sport seats.

Source: Dodge

April 17, 2014

2014 Dodge SRT Viper Stryker Green Debuts At Detroit Auto Show

2014 Dodge SRT Viper gets a new Stryker Green and definitely looks amazing. The car was just shown for the first time at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. As a matter of fact, the new “Stryker Green” is a tribute of the iconic Snakeskin Green exterior color. The latter was introduced in 2008 and featured enhanced green and yellow pigments and a “liquid mercury” appearance.

The brand revealed that the application of the new exterior paint is a very detailed and intricate process and it takes eight hours to complete. The initial step in it begins with a base color coat followed by a green-tinted mid-coat and finishes with a clear finish. The result is that the paint additionally brings out the depth and curvature of the Viper’s exterior design.

This makes the color the perfect choice for those who want to take make their SRT Viper more exclusive and dramatic. Another debut which we see on this Dodge model is the Grand Touring (GT) special package. It includes Nappa leather seats, five-mode Electronic Stability Control and the two-mode Bilstein DampTronic Select suspension.

What is more, the shown Viper at the show has been Moparized with lightweight carbon fiber components with an exposed carbon fiber performance X-Brace. The result is almost 50 percent weight savings, but at the same time with the same strength and functional stiffness as the production version.

Furthermore, a prototype aero package has been fitted to the show car with a Mopar carbon fiber rear wing and extended front corner splitters. SRT will limit the GT option package only to the new Stryker Green and Venom Black exterior colors. Stryker Green exterior color will be offered on Viper GTS and SRT from this February.

Source: Dodge

January 13, 2014

Dodge Introduces 2014 SRT Viper Time Attack Special Edition

2014 Dodge SRT Viper Time Attack Special Edition is specifically built for those keen on performance oriented machines. The model is based on the current 2014 SRT Viper model but includes a TA (Time Attack) Special Edition Package.

The latter enhances vehicle’s ultra-low center of gravity and 50/50 weight distribution via chassis parts developed specifically by Dodge‘s SRT team. Of course the aim is to get the most out of the race-car-like chassis.

As a matter of fact, the SRT engineers developed new spring rates, dampers, sway bars and brake components, which were later combined with vehicle’s Advanced Aerodynamics Package. The latter comprises of carbon fiber front splitters and rear spoiler to boost downforce at higher speeds. In addition, the brake system was also updated in order to deliver better balance and to resist thermal saturation during track work.

To go even further into details, the key high-performance equipment for the 2014 SRT Viper TA Special Edition includes unique race-tuned calibration for the two-mode Bilstein DampTronic suspension system, retuned springs, shocks and road-racing derived sway bars; lighter, carbon fiber structural X-brace that contributes towards 50-percent increase in torsional rigidity and stiffness across the Viper lineup; new Brembo two-piece, 32-millimeters wide, high-thermal capacity rotors and pads matched with the Advanced Aerodynamics Package.

This special edition Viper runs on standard Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires wrapped around the ultra-lightweight, multi-spoke Sidewinder II wheels. The brake calipers include a black anodized finish with the Viper logo shown in TA Orange.

A visible highlight on the rear is a carbon fiber applique that accentuates the rear width proportions and adds another level of detail. Under the hood this performance machine hides handcrafted, all-aluminum 8.4-liter, mid-front V-10 overhead-valve engine. The unit is capable of delivering 640 horsepower (470 kW) and 813 Nm (600 lb.-ft.) of torque.

The interior of the car is also performance-oriented and sports premium ballistic fabric racing seats from Sabelt and lightweight fiberglass shell. Both driver and passenger seats can also accommodate a 3- or 6-point harness for racing belts.

As a standard, the interior is finished in black. However, it has some contrasting accents such as orange stitching on the cloth seats, instrument panel, center stack, console, pull brake, shifter boot, shifter head, steering wheel and upper doors. The curb weight of the car is measured at 3,390 pounds.

2014 Dodge SRT Viper Time Attack Special Edition will begin to arrive at dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2013.