Photo: Barrett-Jackson
By definition, time attack cars were never meant to cover long distances. The tracks where they race after the best lap time are usually not that long to make a noticeable difference on the odometer, and there aren’t as many outings to do that either. Yet no matter the type of car, 130 miles on the clock means it has barely been used.
This is how much the odometer shows on this American Club Racing (ACR) 2017 Dodge Viper GTC. Part of a bloodline that was first introduced at the 2014 SEMA show, it has been made alongside nine others for time attack duties and commissioned by Woodhouse Racing.
As all of the other time attack (TA) Vipers of its family, this one too is based on the VX I builds, which for the rest of us means the fifth and last generation of the model. Power comes from the line’s 8.4-liter V10 engine (the largest one in this configuration), linked to a 6-speed manual transmission and capable of developing up to 645 hp of power.
Because the customization program for GTC Vipers was immense at the time of their introduction – there were, for instance, 8,000 colors to choose from, combined with tens of thousands of stripes, not to mention the tens of trims, wheels and aero packages available – there are slim chances of finding a Viper specced like this on the open market - in this case, we’re talking about a Lurid Orange exterior color over a black and orange interior.
Overall, there were not that many Viper GTCs made as part of this program, so finding one for sale on the open market is quite the occasion for enthusiasts. The one here was part of the Barrett-Jackson online auction this month, but despite its rarity, bidders failed to meet the reserve and the car was not sold.
As all of the other time attack (TA) Vipers of its family, this one too is based on the VX I builds, which for the rest of us means the fifth and last generation of the model. Power comes from the line’s 8.4-liter V10 engine (the largest one in this configuration), linked to a 6-speed manual transmission and capable of developing up to 645 hp of power.
Because the customization program for GTC Vipers was immense at the time of their introduction – there were, for instance, 8,000 colors to choose from, combined with tens of thousands of stripes, not to mention the tens of trims, wheels and aero packages available – there are slim chances of finding a Viper specced like this on the open market - in this case, we’re talking about a Lurid Orange exterior color over a black and orange interior.
Overall, there were not that many Viper GTCs made as part of this program, so finding one for sale on the open market is quite the occasion for enthusiasts. The one here was part of the Barrett-Jackson online auction this month, but despite its rarity, bidders failed to meet the reserve and the car was not sold.
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