Dodge Viper Sets New Record for Nurburgring

[Juiced1]

Originally Posted by truth411

JUST WOW!!! If GM gave the ZR1 a fixed rear wing and front/side spliters. Increase the boost to make a bit over 700hp, I bet the ZR1 would break the 6 minute barrier. Congrats to Viper fans, I love the fact that the run was made with a proper manual transmission.

+1 for the manual transmission. I can't believe Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini are pushing autos off on everyone. Yeah they are faster but come on.

[Nine Ball]

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

That is impressive but as a big Viper fan I say, what is the point? If it was the new Viper I would probably be excited but I don't understand why Chrysler would waste their time and money when the car is two years old and no longer in production.

I can answer this one. When the ACR first set the record in 2009, using the 2008 model ACR, they did so in 3 laps. They knew it had more in it, but time and weather didn't allow it. When the 2010 Viper came out, it came with a revised (more aggressive) 5th gear ratio and revised aero designs on the ACR wing. These mods have proven at other tracks vs the 2008 model. But, the 2010 Viper was never run at the 'Ring to show it. They knew they would beat it again. Dodge didn't pay for this trip, a few Viper dealers got together and funded the trip. Just because they could.

[helmincamaro]

Originally Posted by Juiced1

+1 for the manual transmission. I can't believe Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini are pushing autos off on everyone. Yeah they are faster but come on.

yeah, who would have thought 20 years ago that there would be a day when Ferrari and Lamborghini sold cars that don't even have a manual as an option

[DevilsReject97]

Originally Posted by Nine Ball

I can answer this one. When the ACR first set the record in 2009, using the 2008 model ACR, they did so in 3 laps. They knew it had more in it, but time and weather didn't allow it. When the 2010 Viper came out, it came with a revised (more aggressive) 5th gear ratio and revised aero designs on the ACR wing. These mods have proven at other tracks vs the 2008 model. But, the 2010 Viper was never run at the 'Ring to show it. They knew they would beat it again. Dodge didn't pay for this trip, a few Viper dealers got together and funded the trip. Just because they could.

Still, to sit here and tell me that a mothballed 2010 "100% stock" ACR Viper came out and ran a full 10 seconds faster than it's previous brethren (a 2008 ACR) is a bit fishy no matter how you look at it....

The only changes on the car were the gearing change that was made on the 2010 model and from what I understand, new tires. That somehow translates into a full 10 second faster time....

The ZR1 meanwhile went and got new tires, and some changes...and only improved it's time about 5 seconds. Roughly the same HP/torque/weight....same exact tires (as far as I can find out)....and yet we have no video proof of it actually happening.

If the Viper was given the same treatment the ZR1 was, I'd expect a faster time than the ZR1, and rightfully so. However, to make that big of a jump with only a minor gearing change and a new set of tires.....

[a_Username]

http://jalopnik.com/5844276/watch-a-...ecord-ring-run

Video is here; IDK how to embed something that isn't on YouTube.

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by a_Username

http://jalopnik.com/5844276/watch-a-...ecord-ring-run

Video is here; IDK how to embed something that isn't on YouTube.

Neither do I, but I did find it on youtube:

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by DevilsReject97

Still, to sit here and tell me that a mothballed 2010 "100% stock" ACR Viper came out and ran a full 10 seconds faster than it's previous brethren (a 2008 ACR) is a bit fishy no matter how you look at it....

The only changes on the car were the gearing change that was made on the 2010 model and from what I understand, new tires. That somehow translates into a full 10 second faster time....

The ZR1 meanwhile went and got new tires, and some changes...and only improved it's time about 5 seconds. Roughly the same HP/torque/weight....same exact tires (as far as I can find out)....and yet we have no video proof of it actually happening.

If the Viper was given the same treatment the ZR1 was, I'd expect a faster time than the ZR1, and rightfully so. However, to make that big of a jump with only a minor gearing change and a new set of tires.....

Do we know who the drivers were on both Viper runs?

[JusticePete]

German Born - Dominik Farnbacher