Viper ACR Pulls A 7.22 At The Ring.

The new 2009 Viper ACR pulled a 7.22 at the Nürburgring recently. This beats out the new GTR and the ZR1. I'd say it's impressive being it's just and engine and gearbox with four wheels and a body. No AWD, no yaw sensors, no ACD, no traction control, no electronic nannys and it still takes the record.

I'll bet if they raised the limiter another 200-300 RPM they could keep from bouncing off it so much. It would also help if he didn't miss that shift. Between those tow things I'll bet they could shave off another five tenths.

Video (http://www.motortrend.com/av/features/112_0811_2009_dodge_viper_acr_nurburgring_record_v ideo/index.html)

Aticle (http://www.motortrend.com/features/performance/112_0808_2009_dodge_viper_acr_nurburgring_record/index.html)

That is a pretty brilliant time actually not suprised all that much about it not having all the technical Bs making it faster but thats life.

Very good driver to do that with no AWD or electronic helpers.

That shift knob jiggling around that much freaks me out a bit though.... its creepy.

eh my shift knob jiggles in my 944.

just imagine if it did have elctronic fairies?

i will say it does cost more than a gtr, but honostly go find me a gtr at the price of msrp of 72g...all the one's i c cost around 90g, 10g less than the acr.

Nice, I love the Vipers. As nice as Vettes are I would love to see a Viper take down a Vette anyday. I'm a sucker for mopars. :D

I like them more than vettes. Vettes are almost overplayed now, where as when you see a Viper its like.. holy fuck a viper.

Vette? damn, nice vette. Thats it. Gotta pull for the 2 extra cylinders, anyways :)

In other news, Nissan has ordered a massive supply of Enzyte for the GTR Spec V...Its gonna need it.

Impressive...

I can see that this will be a never ending battle. Once one brakes it then they will all be out there again.

it seams that they are hitting the rev limiter far too much. They need to open that thing up a little more. But what do I know. The said they wanted to shorten the gearing in the article.

The guy who drove the Vette said he can get a second or two more off the time... This is rediculous. And by that, I mean amazingly awesome.

In other news, Nissan has ordered a massive supply of Enzyte for the GTR Spec V...Its gonna need it.

True that.

the vid looks like during most of the track he only went to 4th gear. if they changed the gearing a lil, then 5th woulda been used, possibly making the lap a lil quicker, and a lot less time on the rev limiter

Actually, may need to send another couple orders to GM for the ZR1. :lol: I was lurking around some GM forums and all their fan boys are calling foul on the ACR because they claim it's, "not a stock Viper." I guess the ACR SRT-4 isn't stock either. :shakehead: And in a couple posts people were explaining how bad of a DD the ACR Viper would make as oppose to.....? What the ZR1 or Z06...yeah....those are a treat to cruise in I am sure. I've been in a regular Vette before and it in no way yelled comfort. And back to a DD, I am sure the front splitter on the ZR1 would do fantastic over speed bumps and steeper drive-ins. :rolleyes: I will say, the ACR is a mean looking machine:

http://www.motorauthority.com/images/Chrysler/Dodge/Viper/SRT10/ACR/Off1/2008_Dodge_Viper_SRT10_ACR_MotorAuthority_008.jpg

Actually, may need to send another couple orders to GM for the ZR1. :lol: I was lurking around some GM forums and all their fan boys are calling foul on the ACR because they claim it's, "not a stock Viper." I guess the ACR SRT-4 isn't stock either. :shakehead: And in a couple posts people were explaining how bad of a DD the ACR Viper would make as oppose to.....? What the ZR1 or Z06...yeah....those are a treat to cruise in I am sure. I've been in a regular Vette before and it in no way yelled comfort. And back to a DD, I am sure the front splitter on the ZR1 would do fantastic over speed bumps and steeper drive-ins. :rolleyes: I will say, the ACR is a mean looking machine:

http://www.motorauthority.com/images/Chrysler/Dodge/Viper/SRT10/ACR/Off1/2008_Dodge_Viper_SRT10_ACR_MotorAuthority_008.jpg

I just hope I can buy one at Barrett Jackson in 2050. :iceslolan

I just love poor sports though. Sure, "insert generic supercar here" is fast but it not a DD. This is the equivalent of throwing the gun. They are one step away from yelling YOUR MOM!

last time i checked acr stood for American Club RARER. i've never been in a racer that was 1) a DD 2) comfy for a cruise

Well and that is exactly it. These high-end track cars that are street legal aren't comfortable to ride in. My VR4 is actually very comfortable to ride in if the suspension isn't in sport mode. On the down side it does weigh like 3700lbs. I have ridden in modded 3/S with thin tires, racing suspension, weight reduction and power mods and while they would kick the living shit out of my car in a straight line and most certainly in a corner but they were absolutely brutal to ride in. I know one of the guys bought his that way and drove it back 900 miles and after he got back, he didn't even want to touch the car for a little while. :lol: On the bright side, it about makes you sick to go for a spirited ride in his car lol.

Looking at that picture of the Viper sparked something, and I don't know why...it just seemed so familiar...

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e70/Chrisjion/2008_Dodge_Viper_SRT10_ACR_MotorAut.jpg

haha... that is pretty epic right there.

That Viper just looks like its going to beat up your mom, just because it can. People bash this thing for being uncomfortable?

Thats like making fun of the Gallardo for being "fuel deficient"

That Viper just looks like its going to beat up your mom, just because it can.



and we would let it in fear of it turning it's wrath towards us.


nah, i'd still defend her, but...

I would film it, and tell her to stop struggling or she might scratch the paint.

Just lay there and take it, ma!

Just lay there and take it, ma!


Doesn't seem like this is the first time you said that...:biggrin:

Somehow I knew that was coming. Luckily, nothing of that sort ever happened. :) But you cant tell me that watching that car run someone over, or do ANYTHING else for that matter wouldnt be epic.

so what's it running over, it's only got like 3.5" of ground clearence

Impressive... but can he do it with his eyes closed?

I submit he cannot.

Looking at that picture of the Viper sparked something, and I don't know why...it just seemed so familiar...

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e70/Chrisjion/2008_Dodge_Viper_SRT10_ACR_MotorAut.jpg

:lol2:

Impressive... but can he do it with his eyes closed?

I submit he cannot.

brian regan? :D

And I noticed that this car is so badass, even the park lights are projectors.

brian regan? :D



Ooo somebody is up to date with their Comedy central specials. Good times.:biggrin:

That man is hilarious. His old stuff is damn funny.

And you know, I would pay to watch some guys try to do the Ring with their eyes closed. Dibs on whats left of the car!

That man is hilarious. His old stuff is damn funny.

THE BIG YELLOW ONE IS THE SUN!!!!!

Well, your breaking new ground there Copernicus...

:D:D:D

Hey Brian, how many outs are there?
GRAPE! Grape snowcone after the game! Even if you play half game you get whole snowcone.

:D:D:D

Hey Brian, how many outs are there?
GRAPE! Grape snowcone after the game! Even if you play half game you get whole snowcone.

Let's hear some chatter out there!

What are we, rabbits?

I'm gonna listen to that when I get home now, lol.

hahaha... and guess what is on tonight?

Brian Regan specials leading up to his new one this Saturday. God I love America.

Many much moosen.

But on another note, did they already have a previous version of the ACR Viper? Im pretty sure that there is more than just the ACR Skittle out there, but I cant quite remember what it was exactly. Could have sworn it was the viper, but I could be wrong.

Many much moosen.

TITO JACKSON!

Brian shut up, your an idiot.

Watch out, we are sharing the road with show horses!

If I lose control ill just hit one of these cars with people!

(cassies/mzr thread hijack FTW)

Watch out, we are sharing the road with show horses!

If I lose control ill just hit one of these cars with people!


You know what I don't get? When you see two logging trucks pass each other going opposite ways on the highway. You would think they would just call each other and say "hey, you have logs? We do too. Good job."

I also saw a sign that said "Blasting Zone". Shouldn't that read "road closed"?

I knew I was gonna like Brian Regan when the first time I heard his stand up it started off with "Yeah, I'm just trying to get through life without looking like to much of an idiot. So far, I'm not doing to good."

(cassies/mzr thread hijack FTW)

Once again, we double teamed this bitch.

Once again, we double teamed this bitch.


something u said at sum point in history

CassiesMan
Dear sweet Christ, we have more than hijacked this thread...we have hijacked it, taken it hostage, killed one to let them know we are serious, and are now demanding a helicopter for escape.

:) I am more than happy to be the cohort in a thread doube-teaming. All in the name of Brian Regan.

We pretty much made our own thread that we are hijaking, if thats even possible. We will find a way.

I love the blasting zone one....

Shouldnt flipper have a nemesis? ZIPPER!