Dodge Viper ACR does unofficial 7:22.1 Nurburgring laptime (VIDEO) - Page 3

BowtieGuy · 08-29-2008, 03:01 PM

The rear wing on the Viper ACR generates over 1,000lbs. of downforce at 100mph compared to the 100lbs. on the stock Viper.

But yeah this shouldn't be compared to any kind of vehicle save other track only cars. I think Dodge makes it mandatory for you to have taken a professional track driving course before you're even allowed to purchase one.

This car is as pointless as it is brilliant.

Camaro Lives On · 08-29-2008, 04:58 PM

Thats kind of impressive... I guess. It is basically a race car... but it did run a damn good time (would have been faster [by at least 1.5 sec, if not more) if he hadn't spend so damn much time on the rev chip, esp on the that long final straightaway).

gunslinger · 08-29-2008, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverTurtle

I'm not impressed and here's why: ACR stands for American Club Racer... that is the name given to certain versions of Chrysler products that are, basically, just race cars with working turn signals... the ZR1 has AC, the ACR doesn't... the ZR1 has a stereo, the ACR doesn't... the ZR1 has nice, comfy seats, the ACR doesn't... seeing a pattern here folks?

and ditto all of this for the GT-R... if Nissan or Chevy wanted to run a stripped down club racer around the track, they'd get times like that, too.

My question is....Why haven't they!

I think it would be a hit: adj aerodynamics, light weight, and sticky tires, all with less option and a price that isn't much more because of the lack of stuff in the car (stereo, AC, sound deadening material)...

CaptianSam · 09-03-2008, 11:33 PM

i have a viper srt 10 03... check my f quick...and to be honest... i hate driving it... its fast and great looking after the painted black wheels and black tints and light tints... its black after all... with red stripes calipers and writing... ... itlooks great but man... what a bitch to drive... it seriously is a horrible car to drive you get sick of it after 15 minutes... even the most viper fanatic and car fanatic will get uncfomfotabele ... did get a great deal on it

MajorTom · 09-04-2008, 12:09 AM

I think it's a great time. But the ACR has one advantage in every comparison that it's thrown into these days and even at the 'ring.

It came with it's own personal crew chief. The guy adjusts the car to suit whatever kind of track their on for maximum performance. I think it was Road and Track that ran like 10 cars through 4 different kinds of racing or so. Like autocross, short road course, long road course and oval track. The Viper wasn't the only car with adjustable suspension but it was the only one being adjusted for each type of track. A bit of an advantage if you ask me. Although anyone who buys one would be able to do the same, they wouldn't necessarily have a pro to do it perfectly.

That said, it's still impressive. The nurburgring is a great performance benchmark because it requires a car to excel at all performance aspects so it's very relevant.

The car is street legal, but you can take off a piece of the front body work which will make it illegal.

It's perfectly fair to compare the two, but it doesn't mean you have to like the Viper because it's a few seconds faster.

kevin2323 · 09-04-2008, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MajorTom

I think it's a great time. But the ACR has one advantage in every comparison that it's thrown into these days and even at the 'ring.

It came with it's own personal crew chief. The guy adjusts the car to suit whatever kind of track their on for maximum performance. I think it was Road and Track that ran like 10 cars through 4 different kinds of racing or so. Like autocross, short road course, long road course and oval track. The Viper wasn't the only car with adjustable suspension but it was the only one being adjusted for each type of track. A bit of an advantage if you ask me. Although anyone who buys one would be able to do the same, they wouldn't necessarily have a pro to do it perfectly.

That said, it's still impressive. The nurburgring is a great performance benchmark because it requires a car to excel at all performance aspects so it's very relevant.

The car is street legal, but you can take off a piece of the front body work which will make it illegal.

It's perfectly fair to compare the two, but it doesn't mean you have to like the Viper because it's a few seconds faster.

still sour about losing? wow

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08-29-2008, 03:01 PM	#29
BowtieGuy Enlightened Drives: Nothing Currently Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,285	The rear wing on the Viper ACR generates over 1,000lbs. of downforce at 100mph compared to the 100lbs. on the stock Viper. But yeah this shouldn't be compared to any kind of vehicle save other track only cars. I think Dodge makes it mandatory for you to have taken a professional track driving course before you're even allowed to purchase one. This car is as pointless as it is brilliant.

08-29-2008, 04:58 PM	#30
Camaro Lives On Force RECON Drives: 2005 Saab 9-5 2.3T Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 1,687 View My Garage	Thats kind of impressive... I guess. It is basically a race car... but it did run a damn good time (would have been faster [by at least 1.5 sec, if not more) if he hadn't spend so damn much time on the rev chip, esp on the that long final straightaway).

09-04-2008, 12:09 AM	#33
MajorTom Drives: 2005 Pontiac GTO Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 306	I think it's a great time. But the ACR has one advantage in every comparison that it's thrown into these days and even at the 'ring. It came with it's own personal crew chief. The guy adjusts the car to suit whatever kind of track their on for maximum performance. I think it was Road and Track that ran like 10 cars through 4 different kinds of racing or so. Like autocross, short road course, long road course and oval track. The Viper wasn't the only car with adjustable suspension but it was the only one being adjusted for each type of track. A bit of an advantage if you ask me. Although anyone who buys one would be able to do the same, they wouldn't necessarily have a pro to do it perfectly. That said, it's still impressive. The nurburgring is a great performance benchmark because it requires a car to excel at all performance aspects so it's very relevant. The car is street legal, but you can take off a piece of the front body work which will make it illegal. It's perfectly fair to compare the two, but it doesn't mean you have to like the Viper because it's a few seconds faster.