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toesuf94 · 09-15-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by htp autoworks

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

Hence the word "specials" - maybe increase the hp and some street slicks as part of a package that would be available to certain people...you know, to make it a true factory car.

JusticePete · 09-15-2011, 11:10 AM

Well done to Chrysler for setting a lap record and an even bigger well done to the SRT group for creating buzz on a budget. The new viper is years out, but the Viper loyalists and automotive community will now be talking about Viper and the SRT group.

Imported from Detroit
Now a Viper Media Blitz

I can't wait to see what the marketing group at Chrysler does next.

GEEo · 09-15-2011, 11:11 AM

Still prefer Vette's tho.

*DGthe3* · 09-15-2011, 12:20 PM

Why did they do it? For the same reason SRT does anything ... because they can.

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Originally Posted by LimaCharlie

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.

Thing is ... the Viper did it without much of anything in terms of technology. The most advanced thing on it is anti-lock brakes. No magnetically controlled shocks. No automated manual transmission. No stability control. No torque vectoring active differential. No exotic carbon fibre body.

Huge engine. Naturally aspirated. Steel body. Rear wheel drive. Manual transmission.

As for a production car not beating it in the near future ... the next gen Viper is expected next year ...

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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 guess would be about a 7:50, which slots it nicely between the CTS-V and the old Z06 time.

BigDan · 09-15-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by KKreme15

Care to elaborate?

James May's never ending rant on the 17th Season of Top Gear UK which hasn't aired in the US yet but the whole season is available on Streetfire.

He just goes on about how manufactures are tuning their cars to be fast around the ring but it totally ruins the ride for regular driving the car from being too stiff due to them wanting a fast lap at the ring to sell cars.

Look for Top Gear UK season 17
http://www.streetfire.net/uploaded/D_FACTOR.htm

JusticePete · 09-15-2011, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDan

James May's never ending rant on the 17th Season of Top Gear UK which hasn't aired in the US yet but the whole season is available on Streetfire.

He just goes on about how manufactures are tuning their cars to be fast around the ring but it totally ruins the ride for regular driving the car from being too stiff due to them wanting a fast lap at the ring to sell cars.

Look for Top Gear UK season 17
http://www.streetfire.net/uploaded/D_FACTOR.htm

Drive a ZL1 and let me know if you think it is too stiff.
Drive a CTS-V and let me know if you think it is too stiff.
Drive a viper... different story. They have always been too stiff.

Top Gear is great enetertainment...

Apex Motorsports · 09-15-2011, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDan

James May's never ending rant on the 17th Season of Top Gear UK which hasn't aired in the US yet but the whole season is available on Streetfire.

He just goes on about how manufactures are tuning their cars to be fast around the ring but it totally ruins the ride for regular driving the car from being too stiff due to them wanting a fast lap at the ring to sell cars.

Look for Top Gear UK season 17
http://www.streetfire.net/uploaded/D_FACTOR.htm

Captain Slow definitely isn't the average automotive enthusiast.

truth411 · 09-15-2011, 03:52 PM

JUST WOW!!! If GM gave the ZR1 a fixed rear wing and front/side spliters. Increase the boost to make a bit over 700hp, I bet the ZR1 would break the 6 minute barrier. Congrats to Viper fans, I love the fact that the run was made with a proper manual transmission.

lil_chef · 09-15-2011, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JusticePete

Drive a ZL1 and let me know if you think it is too stiff.
Drive a CTS-V and let me know if you think it is too stiff.
Drive a viper... different story. They have always been too stiff.

Top Gear is great enetertainment...

by "it is too stiff" you mean the car right?

JusticePete · 09-15-2011, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lil_chef

by "it is too stiff" you mean the car right?

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDan

James May's never ending rant on the 17th Season of Top Gear UK which hasn't aired in the US yet but the whole season is available on Streetfire.

He just goes on about how manufactures are tuning their cars to be fast around the ring but it totally ruins the ride for regular driving the car from being too stiff due to them wanting a fast lap at the ring to sell cars.

Look for Top Gear UK season 17
http://www.streetfire.net/uploaded/D_FACTOR.htm

I was referring to the Top Gear paraphrase.

IOM Black Diamond · 09-15-2011, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JusticePete

Drive a ZL1 and let me know if you think it is too stiff.
Drive a CTS-V and let me know if you think it is too stiff.
Drive a viper... different story. They have always been too stiff.

Top Gear is great enetertainment...

JusticePete I think we need to see the Pedder's Camaro over there breaking some records

Doug@HP · 09-16-2011, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JusticePete

Well done to Chrysler for setting a lap record and an even bigger well done to the SRT group for creating buzz on a budget. The new viper is years out, but the Viper loyalists and automotive community will now be talking about Viper and the SRT group.

Imported from Detroit
Now a Viper Media Blitz

I can't wait to see what the marketing group at Chrysler does next.

That's what I was thinking, good idea if you ask me.

lil_chef · 09-16-2011, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JusticePete

I was referring to the Top Gear paraphrase.

i was making an inappropriate reference

JusticePete · 09-16-2011, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lil_chef

i was making an inappropriate reference

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JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	Well done to Chrysler for setting a lap record and an even bigger well done to the SRT group for creating buzz on a budget. The new viper is years out, but the Viper loyalists and automotive community will now be talking about Viper and the SRT group. Imported from Detroit Now a Viper Media Blitz I can't wait to see what the marketing group at Chrysler does next.

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GEEo OKCamaros Drives: 4 banger Diesel Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,572	Still prefer Vette's tho.

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truth411 Drives: police interceptor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, tx Posts: 1,292	JUST WOW!!! If GM gave the ZR1 a fixed rear wing and front/side spliters. Increase the boost to make a bit over 700hp, I bet the ZR1 would break the 6 minute barrier. Congrats to Viper fans, I love the fact that the run was made with a proper manual transmission.