Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
When Dodge dropped a V10 truck engine into a roadster back in 1991, it made the biggest, heaviest and most powerful front-engine go-kart in the world.
The Viper had to be the answer for the European supercars and its performances were far better than anyone expected. Its speed and handling abilities transformed it into a mad track-weapon. Its unique styling was unmistakable. Even though it was introduced as a roadster, the carmaker offered it in a coupe version later on. Dodge prepared the ACR (American Club Racer) version for weekend racing, which was even more hard-core than its regular model.
In 2007, Dodge presented the fourth Viper generation in both shapes: coupe and roadster. Unlike the original version, it didn't feature any safety arch or B-pillar. In the ACR version, the car featured a carbon-fiber front splitter and front canards on the sides to divert the airflow to the sides. The six vents on the hood helped to cool the engine while the side extraction ones took the air out of the wheel-wells. In the back, the carmaker installed a huge, adjustable wing.
The Viper ACR interior showed a minimalist style with a tall center console where the gear-stick was mounted closer to the driver and one cup-holder. On the center stack, Dodge placed an audio system and the climate control. These were offered as an option since the racer did not need them on the track. Its sport bucket-seats with high bolstering offered great support during high-speed cornering.
But the real changes were under the bodywork. Even though it was an open-top vehicle designed for racetrack and cruising, the carmaker installed adjustable K&W suspension and bigger Brembo disc brakes in all corners. The engine was still a V-10, while the stability control was still unknown for the Viper.
ENGINE SPECS - 8.4L V10 6MT (608 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V10 |
Displacement: | 8382 cm3 |
Power: | 447 KW @ 6100 RPM 608 HP @ 6100 RPM 599 BHP @ 6100 RPM |
Torque: | 560 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 759 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 202 mph (325 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 3.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 275/35 ZR 18 // 345/30 ZR 19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.6 in (4460 mm) |
Width: | 75.2 in (1910 mm) |
Height: | 47.6 in (1209 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.6/60.9 in (1,565/1,547 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.8 in (2510 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.5 cuFT (241 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3439 lbs (1560 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12 mpg US (19.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |