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BigHemiSrt · 09-15-2011, 01:40 AM

http://jalopnik.com/5840489/dodge-vi...nd-some-change

Chrysler's SRT team went to the Nürburgring today with one mission — to kick the ever-living crap out of the Lexus LFA and the Corvette ZR1. They succeeded. The 2010 Dodge Viper ACR set a new major automaker production car (excluding artisanal automakers like Gumpert and Radical) record run of the Nordschleife in just 7:12 and change.

Oh, and also, the SRT folks brought along a Dodge Viper ACR-X, which tore up the track with a stunning 7:03..and change. Those coy bastards

American Muscle FTW!!!

LimaCharlie · 09-15-2011, 01:47 AM

Yeah, I don't see a factory production car beating that time in the near future. That is impressive!
The technology in modern cars is incredible.

SamHouseIII · 09-15-2011, 02:22 AM

3 Words; America F--K Yeah!!

a_Username · 09-15-2011, 02:29 AM

Good freaking god. I wonder how humbled LFA (or GT-R) fans feel?

Apex Motorsports · 09-15-2011, 05:37 AM

That is impressive but as a big Viper fan I say, what is the point? If it was the new Viper I would probably be excited but I don't understand why Chrysler would waste their time and money when the car is two years old and no longer in production.

Black5thgen · 09-15-2011, 07:35 AM

The point is to give a big "K-M-A" to the rest of the world with a 2 year old car. I bet GM heads back with a pro driver and those sticky sport cups.

DarkneSS · 09-15-2011, 07:39 AM

I agree with Top gear, the Ring' is ruining cars...

Rogan · 09-15-2011, 08:49 AM

http://jalopnik.com/5840489/dodge-vi...nd-some-change

Dodge Viper ACR sets new Nürburgring lap time of 7:12…and some change
Chrysler's SRT team went to the Nürburgring today with one mission — to kick the ever-living crap out of the Lexus LFA and the Corvette ZR1. They succeeded. The 2010 Dodge Viper ACR set a new major automaker production car (excluding artisanal automakers like Gumpert and Radical) record run of the Nordschleife in just 7:12 and change.

And we've got an exclusive set of pictures of the record run below.
In 2008 the Dodge Viper ACR went to the Ring and established a major automaker production car one lap record time of 7:22.1 on the Nürburgring, a record that stood until 2011. This summer the Corvette ZR1 came to the Ring with new Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires and beat the Viper record, laying down a blazingly fast 7:19.6. Even more recently, the $400,000 special Nürburgring Edition Lexus LF-A set down a blazingly faster time of 7:14.6.

View the gallery
With no 2011 model year Vipers being built, SRT turned to Tomball Dodge who supplied two brand-new 2010 Dodge Viper ACR's off of their showroom floor. Mintgen Motorsport, a well-known automotive shop based just a few miles from ze Nürburgring helped provide local logistics and garage support.
Right now we only have the word of SRT. There's no video of the record 'ring run yet. Nor do we know exactly what that "change" is — so we'll have to wait until the results are made official. We'll have the specifics as soon as we get them in our grubby li'l hands.

Oh, and also, the SRT folks brought along a Dodge Viper ACR-X, which tore up the track with a stunning 7:03..and change. Those coy bastards.

Rogan · 09-15-2011, 08:51 AM

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...ap-record.html

toesuf94 · 09-15-2011, 09:09 AM

GM...time to make a few ZR1 homologation specials for 'racing' and take the record back.

htp autoworks · 09-15-2011, 09:11 AM

The ZR-1 is already the Viper ACR equivalant. The ACR-X, which ran a 7:03 would be what your calling for.

Juiced1 · 09-15-2011, 09:29 AM

I wonder what the new ZL1 would run there. I know it wouldn't be close to the ZR1 but it would interesting to see.

Nessal · 09-15-2011, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juiced1

I wonder what the new ZL1 would run there. I know it wouldn't be close to the ZR1 but it would interesting to see.

MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY!

KKreme15 · 09-15-2011, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkneSS

I agree with Top gear, the Ring' is ruining cars...

Care to elaborate?

09-15-2011, 01:40 AM	#1
BigHemiSrt Account Suspended Drives: 07 Dodge Charger SRT8 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: In Space Posts: 614	Dodge Viper ACR sets new Nürburgring lap time... http://jalopnik.com/5840489/dodge-vi...nd-some-change Chrysler's SRT team went to the Nürburgring today with one mission — to kick the ever-living crap out of the Lexus LFA and the Corvette ZR1. They succeeded. The 2010 Dodge Viper ACR set a new major automaker production car (excluding artisanal automakers like Gumpert and Radical) record run of the Nordschleife in just 7:12 and change. Oh, and also, the SRT folks brought along a Dodge Viper ACR-X, which tore up the track with a stunning 7:03..and change. Those coy bastards American Muscle FTW!!!

09-15-2011, 01:47 AM	#2
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	Yeah, I don't see a factory production car beating that time in the near future. That is impressive! The technology in modern cars is incredible. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

09-15-2011, 05:37 AM	#5
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	That is impressive but as a big Viper fan I say, what is the point? If it was the new Viper I would probably be excited but I don't understand why Chrysler would waste their time and money when the car is two years old and no longer in production. Last edited by Apex Motorsports; 09-15-2011 at 06:09 AM.

09-15-2011, 08:49 AM	#8
Rogan No Pain No Gain Drives: Yellow 5th Gen 2SS RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: GA Posts: 1,519	Dodge Viper Sets New Record for Nurburgring http://jalopnik.com/5840489/dodge-vi...nd-some-change Dodge Viper ACR sets new Nürburgring lap time of 7:12…and some change Chrysler's SRT team went to the Nürburgring today with one mission — to kick the ever-living crap out of the Lexus LFA and the Corvette ZR1. They succeeded. The 2010 Dodge Viper ACR set a new major automaker production car (excluding artisanal automakers like Gumpert and Radical) record run of the Nordschleife in just 7:12 and change. And we've got an exclusive set of pictures of the record run below. In 2008 the Dodge Viper ACR went to the Ring and established a major automaker production car one lap record time of 7:22.1 on the Nürburgring, a record that stood until 2011. This summer the Corvette ZR1 came to the Ring with new Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires and beat the Viper record, laying down a blazingly fast 7:19.6. Even more recently, the $400,000 special Nürburgring Edition Lexus LF-A set down a blazingly faster time of 7:14.6. View the gallery With no 2011 model year Vipers being built, SRT turned to Tomball Dodge who supplied two brand-new 2010 Dodge Viper ACR's off of their showroom floor. Mintgen Motorsport, a well-known automotive shop based just a few miles from ze Nürburgring helped provide local logistics and garage support. Right now we only have the word of SRT. There's no video of the record 'ring run yet. Nor do we know exactly what that "change" is — so we'll have to wait until the results are made official. We'll have the specifics as soon as we get them in our grubby li'l hands. Oh, and also, the SRT folks brought along a Dodge Viper ACR-X, which tore up the track with a stunning 7:03..and change. Those coy bastards. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS/L99 - Headers/CAI/SWAYs/CoilOvers/Tune/Steel Braided Brake Lines/Frozen Slotted Rotors

09-15-2011, 08:51 AM	#9
Rogan No Pain No Gain Drives: Yellow 5th Gen 2SS RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: GA Posts: 1,519	http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...ap-record.html __________________ 2010 2SS/RS/L99 - Headers/CAI/SWAYs/CoilOvers/Tune/Steel Braided Brake Lines/Frozen Slotted Rotors

09-15-2011, 02:22 AM	#3
SamHouseIII I Carry! Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fletcher, Ok Posts: 2,722	3 Words; America F--K Yeah!!

09-15-2011, 02:29 AM	#4
a_Username Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 3,890 View My Garage	Good freaking god. I wonder how humbled LFA (or GT-R) fans feel?

09-15-2011, 07:35 AM	#6
Black5thgen Account Suspended Drives: 2007 C6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 2,251 View My Garage	The point is to give a big "K-M-A" to the rest of the world with a 2 year old car. I bet GM heads back with a pro driver and those sticky sport cups.

09-15-2011, 07:39 AM	#7
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	I agree with Top gear, the Ring' is ruining cars...

09-15-2011, 09:09 AM	#10
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	GM...time to make a few ZR1 homologation specials for 'racing' and take the record back. __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!

09-15-2011, 09:11 AM	#11
htp autoworks Account Suspended Drives: 2007 Jeep SRT-8 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 507	The ZR-1 is already the Viper ACR equivalant. The ACR-X, which ran a 7:03 would be what your calling for.

09-15-2011, 09:29 AM	#12
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	I wonder what the new ZL1 would run there. I know it wouldn't be close to the ZR1 but it would interesting to see.

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