2013 Dodge Viper is back

Red__Zed · 01-29-2012, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

well, it's a quite a big stretch to call it a "production car". the viper ACR is more like a barely street-legal race car. The more mass-produced srt 10 is plenty fast, but not nearly the fastest around the ring.

production car is a production car

theDreamer · 01-29-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

production car is a production car

Ding!
It is like the Vette using very specific tires in the Z06/ZR1 now which were designed for tracking purposes. Still a production car and does really help make the car much better.

Pharmacist · 01-29-2012, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

production car is a production car

if you really wanna put it that way, then the fastest "production car" is the radical sr8 LM at 6 minutes and 48 seconds.

ImportConvert · 01-31-2012, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

if you really wanna put it that way, then the fastest "production car" is the radical sr8 LM at 6 minutes and 48 seconds.

2010 New Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR Special Edition 7:12.13
Okay, your turn now.

ImportConvert · 01-31-2012, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

well, it's a quite a big stretch to call it a "production car". the viper ACR is more like a barely street-legal race car. The more mass-produced srt 10 is plenty fast, but not nearly the fastest around the ring.

I can buy, right now (if I wanted to be stupid), a car IDENTICAL to the one that ran a 7:12.XX around the 'ring. it will include a 3/36 warranty, and come right off a dealer lot. ACR 7:12 edition.

I can also LEGALLY drive it home.

To me, THAT qualifies it for "production".

Isamu · 01-29-2012, 07:34 PM

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Art. 252.-Definitions a) Recognized production cars: cars of which the
series-production of a certain number of identical (see definition of this word
hereafter) cars, has been completed within a certain period of time, and which
are meant for the normal sale (see below) to the individual purchaser. This period
of time is of 12 consecutive months. The checking of the existing minimum
production enables the ACN to apply to the FIA for recognition (see this word
below).

... just sayin

b1adesofcha0s · 01-29-2012, 07:40 PM

I think I read somewhere that Ferrari helped with the development of the new Viper's V10

MJB · 01-29-2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I think I read somewhere that Ferrari helped with the development of the new Viper's V10

Yes, this was straight from the Road & Track article... "The Corvette engineering will keep a close eye on the Viper’s performance specs, and they’re not happy about reports stating that Ferrari has helped map the Viper’s engine for better performance"

ImportConvert · 01-31-2012, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MJB

Yes, this was straight from the Road & Track article... "The Corvette engineering will keep a close eye on the Viper’s performance specs, and they’re not happy about reports stating that Ferrari has helped map the Viper’s engine for better performance"

Ferrari has inspired every American V8 supercar power-plant in existence.

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ADD DISCPLACEMENT! MOAR!!!!!

theDreamer · 01-31-2012, 10:08 AM

The ACR can be driven in the rain very easily, just don't suck at driving.
Was following this guy, started to pour a few minutes later and he had zero issues in the rain.

m4a1mustang · 01-31-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

The ACR can be driven in the rain very easily, just don't suck at driving.
Was following this guy, started to pour a few minutes later and he had zero issues in the rain.

They are Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires, right? Plenty of successful rain driven stories with those tires. Just be careful.

theDreamer · 01-31-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

They are Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires, right? Plenty of successful rain driven stories with those tires. Just be careful.

I believe so, but with the way this car was setup (stickers/sponsors, massive brake dust on the sides, etc) I imagine he might have been running a different set of tires.
I also have driven with a green ACR that was 100% bone stock and the guy had no problems in the rain that day. Though he better not since he tracks 2 ACR and a supercharged Viper.

HKYStormFront · 01-31-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

They are Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires, right? Plenty of successful rain driven stories with those tires. Just be careful.

unless you are talking about certain members on this forum

Pharmacist · 01-31-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

unless you are talking about certain members on this forum

Yeah I don't think any viper ever came with VDC. LOL!

jpritche · 01-31-2012, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

unless you are talking about certain members on this forum

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