 The latest addition to Chrysler LLC's
Street and Racing Technology (SRT) family of performance vehicles, the all-new,
600 horsepower 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10
ACR is a street-legal Viper engineered to dominate on the race track.
Because it is street legal, die-hard Viper and track enthusiasts can drive
their car to the race track, run it at top speed on the track and then drive
it home. "With the all-new 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR, SRT has taken the
ultimate American sports car and injected it with an extra dose of racing
DNA," said Mike Accavitti, Director - Dodge Brand and SRT Global Marketing
and Communications, Chrysler LLC. "With the Viper SRT10 as the starting point,
SRT engineered a combination of reduced weight, race-tuned suspension and
aerodynamic improvements to create the ultimate Viper for the street and
track." Derived from the all-new 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10, the heart and soul
of the all-new 2008 Viper SRT10 ACR is SRT's new 8.4-liter aluminum V-10
engine that produces 600 horsepower and 560 lb.-ft. of torque. The 2008 Dodge
Viper SRT10 ACR stays true to the five key aspects of SRT: standout powertrain,
bold exterior styling, race-inspired interior, benchmark braking and world-class
ride and handling characteristics across a dynamic range.
Bold Exterior Styling
The 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR exterior styling cues offer not only bold
aesthetics, but functional benefits on the track. These include a variable
geometry "fanged" front splitter, an adjustable rear wing sculpted by CFD
(Computational Fluid Dynamics) and optimized front dive planes. These new
aerodynamic devices are formed in high-performance autoclaved carbon-fiber.
By using both unidirectional and woven laminates, the aero equipment is optimized
for the minimum weight possible. The splitter and dive planes feature a
clear-coated carbon-fiber weave on all Viper SRT10 ACR models. The front
splitter includes three removable rub strips that provide protection and
wear resistance. Supported by stainless steel tension cables, the splitter
is designed to absorb the energy from minor upward deflections. The Dodge
Viper SRT10 ACR aerodynamics are tuned and balanced to maximize downforce
and provide increased levels of lateral grip. Each Viper SRT10 ACR also includes
a track extension that replaces the center splitter rub strip and fills out
the fanged splitter scallop for closed-circuit events. The aerodynamic effect
of the track extension is a reduction in overall drag and an increase in
front downforce of nearly one-third. The front fog lamps have been deleted
and replaced with lightweight filler panels. The 2008 Viper SRT10 ACR features
a signature two-tone paint scheme with a black center section. An optional
driver's stripe is available on a two-tone Viper Red or a Viper Black ACR.
The driver's stripe also features a sewn leather accent on the steering wheel.
A clear-coated exposed weave is featured on the rear carbon-fiber wing of
all two-tone and driver's stripe Viper SRT10 ACR models. A standard Viper
SRT10 monotone paint scheme is also available featuring a body-color rear
wing and dual painted Viper stripes. The 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR is available
in five colors: Viper Red, Viper Black, Viper Violet, Viper Bright Blue Metallic
and Viper Very Orange. Lightweight forged aluminum Sidewinder wheels are
painted gloss black to complete the one-of-a-kind exterior styling.
Race-inspired Interior
Based on the 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 interior, the Viper SRT10 ACR goes a
step further to satisfy what racers want: the least weight possible. An optional
"Hard Core" package offers maximum weight savings by deleting the audio system,
underhood silencer pad, trunk carpet and tire inflator. The radio is replaced
by a lightweight cover that can be configured to mount the included lap timer.
The door speakers are replaced by lightweight carbon-fiber panels. The Hard
Core package offers a 40 lb. weight savings and provides ultimate street-legal
race-ready performance.
World-class Ride and Handling
 The all-new
2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR is
specifically modified and tuned for track performance. The ACR suspension
includes coil-over racing dampers from KW Suspensions that are adjustable
for damping and ride height. The shocks are two-way adjustable without removing
the wheels — a timersaver on the track — and they include a large
range for compression and rebound. The KW dampers and forks are machined
from solid aluminum billet, feature spherical bearing mounts, and are optimized
to minimize weight and maximize performance. The 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR
features a new front stabilizer bar for increased roll-stiffness. Lightweight
forged aluminum Sidewinder wheels are optimized by using Finite Element Analysis
to achieve a lower rotating unsprung mass. Finished in gloss black paint,
they wear Michelin Pilot Sport Cup DOT-approved (street-legal) race tires,
providing enhanced grip on the track. Track performance is maximized in the
2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR via several weight-savings initiatives. The savings
were achieved with the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup Tires, Sidewinder lightweight
wheels and StopTech brake rotors. With the aerodynamic and suspension elements,
the 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR is 40 pounds lighter than the Viper SRT10
coupe. The optional Hard Core package further reduces the weight by another
40 pounds, for a total weight savings of 80 pounds.
Benchmark Braking
The Viper SRT10 benchmark brakes are taken to the next level in the 2008
Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR. StopTech two-piece, slotted lightweight rotors combine
with the Viper SRT10's Brembo calipers to reduce rotating inertia and unsprung
mass, improve brake cooling, and significantly reduce fade even under extreme
conditions. The StopTech rotors feature a patented curved-fin design, a key
element in improving brake cooling. The StopTech brake rotors combined with
the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup Tires and Sidewinder lightweight wheels combine
to reduce 60 pounds of unsprung, rotating mass. The 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10
ACR stops from 60 mph in less than 100 feet.
Standout Powertrain
 The
2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR utilizes
the Viper SRT10's new 8.4-liter aluminum V-10 engine that produces a
ground-shaking 600 horsepower and tire-smoking 560 lb.-ft. of torque. It
features a deep-skirted V-10 aluminum engine block, cylinder heads equipped
with Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC)-shaped combustion chambers, large
valves and Variable Valve Timing (VVT). VVT Electronically adjusts when the
exhaust valves are open and closed according to engine speed and load, allowing
the engine to "breathe" cleaner and more efficiently. The two-piece intake
manifold combines cast aluminum lower with smooth runners for better air
flow, bolted to a die-cast aluminum upper plenum. A revised air-cleaner box
with a low-restriction filter sends air through a dual electronic throttle
control into the intake module. The air-fuel mixture in the cylinders is
ignited by platinum-tip spark plugs fired by individual plug coils mounted
on the cylinder-head covers. Within the cylinders, pistons are equipped with
large-diameter floating pins with bronze bushings for high-load capability.
Forged powder-metal connecting rods are secured with aircraft-quality fasteners
for increased fatigue strength. Engine lubrication is managed by the large
oil pump and a swinging oil pickup adapted from Viper competition engines,
to ensure proper oil pressure in high-rpm and hard-cornering conditions.
The 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR sports the latest evolution of the Tremec
T56 six-speed manual transmission known as the TR6060. Power is transmitted
to the rear wheels via a GKN ViscoLok speed-sensing limited-slip differential.
Street and Racing Technology
SRT creates some of Chrysler LLC's boldest, most distinctive products by
single-mindedly following its core vision: Deliver benchmark performance
at the lowest price, and deliver it with absolute integrity and credibility.
Every SRT vehicle showcases five key aspects: exterior styling that resonates
with the brand image, race-inspired interiors, world-class ride and handling
characteristics across a dynamic range, benchmark braking and standout
powertrain.
|
HOME |
CARS AND VEHICLES |
DODGE-MODELS |
CHRYSLER GROUP |
MOTORIST LIFESTYLE |
MOTORSPORTS |