Dodge today pulled the counterbalance off the newest special-edition help of the 2010 Viper SRT10 lineup. The Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X is a turn-key, non-street jural race automobile that is slated to attain its on-track debut in the summer of 2010.
The Dodge Viper has enjoyed a successful racing acquisition that began in 1996 with the original Viper racing entry, the GTS-R, which earned fivesome international GT championships and the 1997-1999 FIA GT championships. It also posted an amazing overall win at the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona in 1999 – the first for a production-based American car.
The Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X will attain its on-track debut in July 2010 in a newly developed description program called the Dodge Viper Cup, which will be sanctioned by the existing Viper Racing League. Each container in the newborn program staleness be the newborn Viper ACR-X.
The Dodge Viper Competition Coupe, introduced in 2003, delivered the incoming chapter with its coupe-shaped carbon/Kevlar embody and a track-ready chassis, based on the Dodge Viper SRT10. The Viper Competition Coupe has continued the on-track prowess by capturing the 2004 SCCA Speed World Challenge GT title, championships in Formula D Drifting program in 2004 and 2006 and the nation GT Championship in 2007 and 2008.
The Viper SRT10 ACR-X is designed to compete in the Viper Racing League, Sports Car Club of America and National Auto Sport Association events.
Combining the best performance attributes of the record-setting, street-legal Dodge Viper ACR (American Club Racer) and the country equipment of championship-winning Viper Competition Coupe, the Viper ACR-X is powered by the SRT-developed 8.4-liter V10, equipped with factory headers and a low-restriction exhaust system, that produces 640 horsepower (40 more than creation model).
The Dodge Viper has enjoyed a successful racing acquisition that began in 1996 with the original Viper racing entry, the GTS-R, which earned fivesome international GT championships and the 1997-1999 FIA GT championships. It also posted an amazing overall win at the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona in 1999 – the first for a production-based American car.
The Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X will attain its on-track debut in July 2010 in a newly developed description program called the Dodge Viper Cup, which will be sanctioned by the existing Viper Racing League. Each container in the newborn program staleness be the newborn Viper ACR-X.
The Dodge Viper Competition Coupe, introduced in 2003, delivered the incoming chapter with its coupe-shaped carbon/Kevlar embody and a track-ready chassis, based on the Dodge Viper SRT10. The Viper Competition Coupe has continued the on-track prowess by capturing the 2004 SCCA Speed World Challenge GT title, championships in Formula D Drifting program in 2004 and 2006 and the nation GT Championship in 2007 and 2008.
The Viper SRT10 ACR-X is designed to compete in the Viper Racing League, Sports Car Club of America and National Auto Sport Association events.
Combining the best performance attributes of the record-setting, street-legal Dodge Viper ACR (American Club Racer) and the country equipment of championship-winning Viper Competition Coupe, the Viper ACR-X is powered by the SRT-developed 8.4-liter V10, equipped with factory headers and a low-restriction exhaust system, that produces 640 horsepower (40 more than creation model).
The suspension also is tuned and upgraded specifically for on-track usage, patch the weight is lightened by a flooded 160 pounds (versus the standard production Viper) to take on even the most challenging agency course. Additional aerodynamic upgrades improve down force, patch enhancing unchangeable and significantly improving grip in high-speed cornering.
Similar to the Dodge Viper Competition Coupe, the Viper ACR-X contains factory-installed country equipment such as a factory-designed listing cage, fuel cell and race seat. Additional racing components are additional to meet the momentous durability and reliability requirements for on-track competition.
In what module be the final assemblage of production for the current procreation Viper, the ACR-X is the ordinal limited, special-edition model to be introduced by Dodge. ““We’re going to attain 2010 the most exciting assemblage for Viper yet with specially matured cars for the street and the track,” additional Gilles. “The ACR-X is targeted at road-racing enthusiasts who poverty to successfully compete in our ultimate dweller sports car.”
Last month, the SRT team utilized a testing session at Laguna Seca raceway to shake down the Viper ACR-X for the first time. Behind the rotate was professional driver Kuno Wittmer from the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car Championship series, who was able to run conformable 1:31.00 lap nowadays around the 2.238-mile, 11-turn course. Wittmer’s lap nowadays were more than 3 seconds faster than the street-legal Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR that holds the production car track achievement at Laguna Seca raceway.
Two races per weekend for five weekends module attain up the 10-race 2010 Dodge Viper Cup schedule which includes July 9-11 at Virginia International Raceway; August 14-15 at Halley Raceway; September 11-12 at Pocono Raceway; Oct 1-3 at Miller Motors ports Park and Oct 22-24 at Daytona International Speedway.
Similar to the Dodge Viper Competition Coupe, the Viper ACR-X contains factory-installed country equipment such as a factory-designed listing cage, fuel cell and race seat. Additional racing components are additional to meet the momentous durability and reliability requirements for on-track competition.
In what module be the final assemblage of production for the current procreation Viper, the ACR-X is the ordinal limited, special-edition model to be introduced by Dodge. ““We’re going to attain 2010 the most exciting assemblage for Viper yet with specially matured cars for the street and the track,” additional Gilles. “The ACR-X is targeted at road-racing enthusiasts who poverty to successfully compete in our ultimate dweller sports car.”
Last month, the SRT team utilized a testing session at Laguna Seca raceway to shake down the Viper ACR-X for the first time. Behind the rotate was professional driver Kuno Wittmer from the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car Championship series, who was able to run conformable 1:31.00 lap nowadays around the 2.238-mile, 11-turn course. Wittmer’s lap nowadays were more than 3 seconds faster than the street-legal Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR that holds the production car track achievement at Laguna Seca raceway.
Two races per weekend for five weekends module attain up the 10-race 2010 Dodge Viper Cup schedule which includes July 9-11 at Virginia International Raceway; August 14-15 at Halley Raceway; September 11-12 at Pocono Raceway; Oct 1-3 at Miller Motors ports Park and Oct 22-24 at Daytona International Speedway.
A occurrence program sponsored by Dodge Motors ports and Mopar will clear out more than $200,000 during 2010. Payouts for each race are in change and Mopar vouchers become as credit toward acquire of Mopar parts and accessories.
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X will be roughly $110,000. Production is slated to begin in Spring 2010.
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X will be roughly $110,000. Production is slated to begin in Spring 2010.
