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POV Video Of Viper ACR At Champion Motor Speedway
Pro driver Aaron Bambach gets the Winding Road POV treatment as he runs the Viper ACR around the Champion Motor Speedway at M1 Concourse (Detroit).
WRR TV: 2016 Dodge Viper ACR POV Hot Laps at Chuckwalla Raceway
Last year when Dodge formally announced the new Viper ACR – the most track-focused street legal version of the manufacturer’s sports car – expectations were high. But could it complete with this new crop of seven-figure, nearly 1000 horsepower hypercars from Ferrari, McLaren and Porsche, especially since SRT engineers had chosen leave the 645 horsepower V10 and six-speed manual gearbox alone?
WR TV: 2016 Dodge Viper GTC POV Lead/Follow Laps at Autobahn Country Club
Ride along with us as we do some lead/follow laps in the Dodge Viper GTC at Autobahn Country Club during the 2015 Midwest Automotive Media Association Fall Rally. While the limited pace doesn’t exploit the capabilities of Dodge’s 645 horsepower sports car, it does give us a chance to see and hear the new GTC model in action.
WR TV: 2016 Dodge Viper ACR Hot Lap at Willow Springs International Raceway
Ride along with us as Viper engineer Chris Winkler shows us what the newest hardcore track version of Dodge’s sports car is capable of on a hot lap around Big Willow.
Preview: 2016 Dodge Viper ACR
When we drove the 2014 SRT Viper TA last year we loved the brutality of the Viper’s V10, the tenacious grip that the massive footprint offered, and the car’s ability to lap all day without missing a beat. But we also left wondering whether the TA was a bit of a mixed message in terms of a package – the competition-ready seats and track-cailber firmness of the suspension tuning gave the car many of the attributes and sensations of legitimate track car – both good and bad – but the car also made plenty of concessions to comfort and convenience as well, leaving us to wonder if there wasn’t some performance left on the table for the sake of daily driving sanity.
Update: 2015 Dodge Viper SRT Gets Power Bump, New Trim Level, TA 2.0
While the Hellcat variants of the new Dodge Challenger and Charger might be hogging all the Pentastar headlines these days, the Viper still reigns supreme when it comes to sporting prowess and serves as the company’s halo supercar. But with the big snake’s thunder being muted by the Hellcat, as well as some very serious competition on its way with the forthcoming Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Viper engineers saw fit to make a few tweaks for the 2015 model year.
Los Angeles 2013: SRT Viper GTS Anodized Carbon Special Edition Package
At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Chysler’s SRT brand has shown the Anodized Carbon Special Edition Package for the 2014 Viper GTS. It includes a striking, dark matte metallic finish, and several other features that make it a unique grab for the Viper customer who really wants to stand out.
Update: Autoblog Drives the SRT Viper TA
Autoblog editor and Winding Road alum Seyth Miersma recently got some seat time behind the wheel of the SRT Viper TA, Chrysler’s most potent road-going track weapon to date. When phrases like “world class” and “close-to-sex” litter a review, it’s safe to assume that this is a very good car indeed.
Preview: SRT Viper TA
There are a rare few people out there that like things more extreme. The people that order their Thai food extra spicy, or that prefer 100-proof liquor over the “limp-wristed” stuff, or when it comes to cars, find a standard SRT Viper is just too docile.
SRT Introduces Viper GT3-R
Powered by an unrestricted 8.3-liter V-10 engine, it is a burly, race-ready version of the already raw SRT Viper street car. With 680 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque in a 2855-pound, it is eligible for competition in FIA GT3, United SportsCar Racing GT Daytona, Pirelli World Challenge GT, NARRA, SCCA, and NASA races.
Video: 2014 SRT Viper TA On The Track
Chrysler Group’s performance brand SRT recently announced a special track-focused version of the 2014 Viper, called the Viper TA. Now, the company has an official video to go with it.
SRT Reveals Track-Oriented Viper TA
SRT is offering this, the Viper TA. With the “TA” standing for time attack, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that this Viper is designed for track duty (although it is, in fact, street legal). First and foremost for the TA is a bespoke suspension tune, oriented towards on-track ability. A two-mode Bilstein suspension offers stiffer damping over the “standard” Viper, while springs and sway bars have also been refocused. A carbon-fiber x-brace takes the place of the of the aluminum unit found in lesser Vipers.
First Look: 2013 SRT Viper GTS Launch Edition
The end of production on the second-generation Dodge Viper a few years ago was a sad thing. Its intoxicating blend of old school muscle car brutality and sinister looks made it an American sports car icon. And as big a deal as the demise of the last Viper was, the birth of the new SRT Viper is even more so, especially when SRT (remember, it’s not a Dodge any more) crafts them like this. In honor of the new-for-2013 Viper, SRT is releasing this, the Viper GTS Launch Edition.
Secondhand Gems: $33,000 Roadsters
Look closer at the segment, however, and one finds a roadster sweet spot just about in the middle, in the vicinity of $33,000. At that price point there exist three roadsters in the secondhand market that have the ability to deliver everything an enthusiast could ever want. Each machine has a different personality. All share a front-engine/rear-drive configuration with a manual gearbox, and the ability to properly carve corners. At $33,000 you can probably guess the two Japanese makes on the list, but the American entry just might surprise you.
List: Ten Greatest Shelbys
On Friday afternoon, the legendary Carroll Shelby passed away at the age of 89. He leaves behind a legacy of outstanding performance machines that spans over 40 years, and includes such hits as the GT350 and GT500 Mustangs, an Oldsmobile V-8-powered supercar, and a spate of Chrysler products, which culminated with the birth of the V-10-powered Dodge Viper.
First Look: 2013 SRT Viper
The 2013 SRT Viper has arrived.
Top Ten Dead Car Models We Miss Most
Bring these cars back. Seriously, there are some car models that, for a multitude of reasons, seem to resonate with the car enthusiast nation after they’re no longer available for us to buy new. Some on our list are obvious choices that have been crowed about for years, others are a bit more subtle, but all are worthy of resurrection.
List: What Car Would You Buy With $100,000?
Here’s a party game to try out with all of your car-loving friends and family members over the upcoming holiday season. The scenario is this: someone hands you $100,000 in a suitcase and tells you to buy a car. You can only buy one vehicle with the money, and you don’t get to keep the change when you’re done.
I Want To Go Racing: Getting Started
Racing is something that people tend to think is expensive or only for professionals. Well, truth be told, it’s not. For interested beginners, all that’s really needed is the entrance fee to your local motorsports venue in your pocket and your daily driver. You don’t need any kind of racing experience for many events and you don’t need a sports car (although having one can make events so much more fun).
List: Ten Used Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep SRT Values
We took a look around, and put together this list of used vehicles in the Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep SRT family, and what one can expect to pay for them. There’s no need to break the bank for a car that’s going to depreciate, when you could buy one slightly used for much, much less.
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