2010 Dodge Viper ACR-X

[Sax1031]

With the Viper's uncertain future -- not to mention sales figures that are well below what we saw in its prime -- one might not expect Dodge to roll out anything new wearing the snake badge. But it turns out that where there's a will (or parts), there's a way (or bored engineers). Enter the 2010 Dodge Viper ACR-X, a factory turn-key race car that will compete in the upcoming Dodge Viper Cup spec-racing series.

The ACR-X is a modified version of the Viper ACR, but one big difference is that the ACR-X isn't street legal, so don't plan on ordering a custom license plate for it. No, X doesn't mean all-wheel-drive; in fact, it doesn't have a denotation, except perhaps Xtreme. The ACR-X comes complete with a gutted interior, a full roll cage, a fire suppression system, a race seat, a six-point harness, and a MOMO steering wheel, all topped off with Michelin R compound racing slicks. It uses the ACR's same mammoth 8.4-liter V-10 engine, but here it produces a back-bruising 640 hp at 6100 rpm (40 hp more than the street-legal ACR) and 605 lb-ft of torque at 5100 rpm (45 lb-ft more than the ACR). The added thrust comes courtesy of engine programming and a free-flow exhaust system that is deafening inside the cockpit but manages to sound oh, so sweet. The six-speed manual transmission comes with a short-throw shifter that provides a sturdy feel.

Where the X really separates itself from the ACR is in the handling department. The springs are 50 percent stiffer and work well with the custom two-way adjustable dampers. The rear sway bar is the same size but is adjustable. As with most race cars, downforce plays a major roll in high-speed stability. In the ACR-X's case, the deck-lid spoiler has an adjustable pitch angle at the rear of the car, and two additional dive planes were added to the front bumper. The result is up to 100 pounds of added downforce at 150 mph.

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...r_x/index.html

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[IROCanSS]

Sales figures arent what they were b/c its a worthless car... over priced, terrible to drive, very uncomfortable... go drive one. Sure its fast but so is a Z06 or anything else comporably priced.

[Sax1031]

I have taken 1200 mile trips in a Viper they are not as bad as people make them out to be.

A Z06 is not fast compared to the ACR-X. sorry.

[Tactical Z]

The ACR-X is almost made for handling, not top-end speed, sorry.

[Sax1031]

What the hell do you think I was talking about.

And 640hp beats 505hp any day. It will still run better top end than a Z06. Probably a ZR1 also.

[Tactical Z]

A Mustang driver just eating up a Viper, where has this world gone.

How fast does your precious Viper go Sax?

[Sax1031]

Originally Posted by Tactical Z

A Mustang driver just eating up a Viper, where has this world gone.

How fast does your precious Viper go Sax?

About as fast as your 5th gen camaro.

[kevin2323]

Originally Posted by jrhaus76

Sales figures arent what they were b/c its a worthless car... over priced, terrible to drive, very uncomfortable... go drive one. Sure its fast but so is a Z06 or anything else comporably priced.

wrong on all levels my friend....besides the comfort comment, that is personal preference.

[Stew]

Originally Posted by jrhaus76

Sales figures arent what they were b/c its a worthless car... over priced, terrible to drive, very uncomfortable... go drive one. Sure its fast but so is a Z06 or anything else comporably priced.

That is what makes the viper great. no electronics, no nannies, just you, the car, and the road.

[WadeWilson]

Even if it were street legal I'd pass. I also think Vipers are uncomfortable cars. I'll take the ZR1 any day over this.

[bigearl]

I'm not sure what happened in this thread, went downhill in a hurry for no good reason.

My opinion on the car: I wish I had one.

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by jrhaus76

Sales figures arent what they were b/c its a worthless car... over priced, terrible to drive, very uncomfortable... go drive one. Sure its fast but so is a Z06 or anything else comporably priced.

Sorry but you just don't know what your talking about on this topic. The viper arc is an awesome car that out performs even the all might Zr1. I've ridden in two and both times it left me with memories that I'll never forget. I would trade 20 of my camaro to have one arc viper. We as camaro fans better hope that dodge doesn't put the viper drive train in the challenger as rumored. With a good handling package that would be hard to beat.

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by jrhaus76

Sales figures arent what they were b/c its a worthless car... over priced, terrible to drive, very uncomfortable... go drive one. Sure its fast but so is a Z06 or anything else comporably priced.

Might the lack of sales have something to do with the fact that car sales are still down, and the sales of 'indulgance' vehicles are faring worse than more sensible options?

And the Vipers faults are also its strengths. Its an outrageous, over the top, in your face, no excuses, balls to the wall, turn it up to 11, man up, driving machine. Evaluate it as such.

[TaylorRyanSS]