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Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR Recaptures Lap Record at Laguna Seca
Street-legal, Production Supercar Sets New Mark Monterey, Calif., Nov 24, 2009 - The Street and Racing Technology (SRT) team from Chrysler Group LLC arrived at Laguna Seca raceway today on a mission – to recapture the production car lap record at the world-renowned road course in Monterey, Calif. Mission accomplished.
Chris Winkler, an SRT vehicle dynamics engineer piloted a black and red 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR (American Club Racer) to a lap record of 1:33.915 as recorded by Motech in-vehicle data recorder (1:33.944 - as unofficially recorded by trackside clock) around the 2.238-mile, 11-turn course, shattering the previous lap record by more than 1.1 seconds.
'It was definitely exciting but a somewhat uneventful lap overall from behind the §teering wheel,' said Winkler, who is still learning the intricate details of Laguna Seca raceway, having spent only one other session on the course. 'The Dodge Viper ACR has amazing power and handles like a dream, so following my first practice here last month, I came away pretty confident that we'd be able to set a new record.'
In 2008, professional road racer Randy Pobst, drove a 2008 Dodge Viper ACR to a one-lap, production car record of 1:35.117 at Laguna Seca raceway while working wîth Motor Trend. That record stood until August 6, 2009 when the most recent record of 1:35.075 was established by a one-off exotic prototype.
Ralph Gilles, President and CEO, Dodge Brand and Senior Vice President, Product Design Office, Chrysler Group LLC, was impressed wîth the Viper's performance. 'I've been closely tied to this car my entire career and even after owning one myself for some time, I'm still amazed wîth what the Dodge Viper can do on and off the race track,' Gilles §äid. 'After our record-setting lap at the Nürburgring circuit, we're excited to set a second performance benchmark record at another world-famous road course.'
The Dodge Viper is going into the final year of production for the current-generation model. Approximately 500 Vipers will be produced in 2010.
'We're going to keep Dodge's performance icon alive and well by not only producing some of the most special Vipers ever built, but we're also investigating what the next-generation Viper is going to be,' added Gilles. 'When we have partners across the ocean who are known as the best sports carmakers in the world, the future opportunities are huge.'
2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR
The Dodge Viper ACR remains the ultimate purpose-built, street-legal track car since its introduction in 2008.
New for the 2010 model year is a shorter fifth gear ratio (changing from 0.74 to 0.80) for improved high-speed acceleration and higher straightaway speeds. This improvement is a direct result of SRT's experience at the 12.9-mile Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany where during the lap-record run in 2008, it was found that a revised gear ratio would have resulted in a higher speed capability and potentially a shorter elapsed time.
The Dodge Viper ACR also receives a new short-throw shifter in 2010 for enhanced driver experience and better performance. The rear wing profile and end plates are redesigned to further optimize the vehicle aerodynamics and improve rear yaw downforce. These changes result in an increase in top speed of 4 mph (to 184 mph).
Powered by the venerable 8.4-liter, V-10 engine wîth 600 horsepower and 560 lb.-ft. of torque, the Dodge Viper ACR continues to offer extreme performance, including 0-60 mph acceleration in less than 4 seconds, quarter-mile time in the mid 11-second range and 0-100-0 mph in 11 seconds flat.
The Dodge Viper ACR wîth optional Hard Core Package is more than 80 lbs. lighter than the production SRT10 and offers race-ready hardware and competition tuning for optimal on-track performance.
The four-wheel independent suspension features high-performance aluminum control arms and knuckles, KW suspension wîth two-way adjustable competition coil-over shock absorbers wîth remote reservoirs.
The aerodynamic package features a carbon fiber 'fanged' splitter in front and adjustable carbon-fiber wing wîth seven-position stanchions that allow up to an amazing 1,000 lbs. of downforce at 150 mph. Lightweight wheels, two-piece slotted StopTech brake rotors and Michelin PS Cup tires round out the Dodge Viper ACR package.
The 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR will make its worldwide auto show debut on Dec. 2, 2009 at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
About Dodge
Dodge is a full line of cars, SÚVs and MPVs that are agile, daring, sensible and inventive. The product line includes the Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Journey, Dodge Nitro and Dodge Viper SRT10.
Dodge introduced two new vehicles last year: the all-new 2009 Dodge Journey, the brand's first crossover vehicle and the 2009 Dodge Challenger, a modern-day American muscle car. Dodge also celebrated the 25th anniversary of the minivan during the 2009 model year. With more than 65 minivan-firsts introduced since 1983 and more than 12 million Dodge and Chrysler minivans sold, Chrysler Group LLC has solidified its leadership in the §egmènt. J.D. Power and Associates further acknowledged this leadership by naming the Dodge Grand Caravan the Most Dependable Van for 2009. The 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan continues to set the mark in the minivan §egmènt wîth unsurpassed fuel economy of 17 city / 25 highway mpg and minivan-first innovations including the §egmènt's only Stow 'n Go® and Swivel 'n Go™ seating and storage systems. The 2010 Dodge Avenger, wîth ESC, also earned the 2009 Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Also in 2008, the Dodge Journey entered key volume markets outside North America, joining the Dodge Avenger, Nitro and Caliber. Dodge Caliber was the highest sales volume vehicle for the company outside North America in 2008.Source - Dodge
Dodge Viper ACR Wins First Ever 'Performance Car of Texas' Award
# Top honor awarded at the 2010 Texas Auto Writers Association Spring Challenge event in Fort Worth# Award reinforces Dodge Viper's position as America's Últimate Sports Car and the Dodge brand's performance leadership
Fort Worth, Texas, May 10, 2010 - Members of the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) named the Dodge Viper ACR (American Club Racer) as 'Performance Car of Texas' at the 2010 Spring Challenge, the organization's annual passenger-car competition.
The Spring Challenge event was held May 3 at Texas Motor Speedway and featured more than 50 vehicles from various manufacturers, all vying for a top award from 40 of the TAWA journalists in attendance.
The Viper ACR was one of only eight vehicles honored in this year's list of various categories. Automotive media evaluated vehicles in side-by-side comparisons, and the top awards were given based on individual impressions and by secret ballot. The Viper ACR was chosen as top performer on the 1-mile infield road course against several performance vehicles.'The Dodge Viper ACR is the worthy recipient of our first Performance Car of Texas award,' said Michael Herzing, President – Texas Auto Writers Association and publisher of LetsTalkWheels.com. 'By topping some of the toughest competitors in today's performance car marketplace, we feel this award is a real testament to the Dodge Viper's superior level of overall performance.'
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| Engine : 8.4 L., 10-cylinder Power: 600 hp Torque: 560 ft-lbs | |
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'It is a great honor to see the Texas Auto Writers Association recognize the Dodge Viper ACR for this significant award,' said Ralph Gilles – President and CEO, Dodge Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. 'At Dodge, we're extremely proud of what the Viper represents within the performance car market, and this award helps us continue to tell the story of America's ultimate, street-legal sports car.'About Dodge
Dodge is a full line of cars, SÚVs and MPVs that are agile, daring, sensible and inventive. The product line includes the Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Journey, Dodge Nitro and Dodge Viper SRT10.
Dodge introduced two new vehicles for the 2009 model year: the all-new 2009 Dodge Journey, the brand's first crossover vehicle and the 2009 Dodge Challenger, a modern-day American muscle car. Dodge also celebrated the 25th anniversary of the minivan during the 2009 model year. With more than 65 minivan-firsts introduced since 1983 and more than 12 million Dodge and Chrysler minivans sold, Chrysler Group LLC has solidified its leadership in the §egmènt. J.D. Power and Associates further acknowledged this leadership by naming the Dodge Grand Caravan the Most Dependable Van for 2009. The 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan continues to set the mark in the minivan §egmènt wîth unsurpassed fuel economy of 17 city / 25 highway mpg and minivan-first innovations including the §egmènt's only Stow ‘n Go® and Swivel ‘n Go® seating and storage systems. The 2010 Dodge Journey and 2010 Dodge Avenger (with ESC) also earned the 2009 Top Safety Pick rating from the IIHS.Source - Dodge
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The 8.4 liter V10 engine generates over 600 horsepower and custom additions include Forgeline wheels, a Mamba interior, carbon fiber dash and center console, Borla side exhaust and a 3.55 rear end gearing.
The previous owner of this car was Sylvester Stallone.
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