If you were to looking to drive a car that oozes Americana, I think it's tough NOT to pick the Dodge Viper ACR. Sure there's some European components in it, but it's pretty hard to argue that it's not a gnarly supercar with a bit of an attitude.
While the standard vehicle has been having a tough time selling — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) actually dropped its price — we don't think it'll have much trouble pushing out the ACR version. For years, the ACR has earned a reputation for being one serious, serious ride.
2016 Dodge Viper ACR
Equipped with an 8.4-liter V10 good for 645 horsepower and 600 lb.-ft. of torque, we're pretty sure rocketing around the track will not be problematic. In addition, the vehicle features a bevy of weigh saving touches to make it a bit more raw and spritely.
While I could wax poetic about its features, I'll just cut to the chase. For this hand-built beauty, you'll need to have quite a bit of dough to burn. We're talking about a starting price of $117,895*.
Order banks are open but FCA did not mention a cap on how many are to be built. Cars are slated to enter production in Q3 2015 and will ship in the same period as well.
**Excluding title, taxes and fees.
2016 Dodge Viper ACR
FCA's press release follows:
DODGE OPENS ORDER BANKS FOR NEW 2016 DODGE VIPER ACR
The fastest street-legal Viper track car ever offers a tremendous value for performance
Auburn Hills, Mich. - Viper enthusiasts with the need for ultimate handling, performance and road course domination, as well as the ability to drive their Viper home from the track, can now place their orders for the fastest street-legal Viper track car ever. The Dodge brand has announced pricing and opened order banks for the recently introduced 2016 Dodge Viper ACR.
Unveiled last week at the revamped Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit, the American Club Racer model of the iconic, hand-built American supercar will have a starting U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $117,895 (excluding destination and gas guzzler tax).
"Bringing our street-legal Dodge Viper ACR back is going to arm our track enthusiasts with the ultimate weapon to dominate road courses across the country," said Tim Kuniskis, President and CEO - Dodge and SRT Brands, FCA - North America. "This is without a doubt the best Viper ACR ever. The latest in aerodynamic, braking and tire technology will ensure its legendary performance reputation around the world."
Originally introduced in 1999 and last available for the 2010 model year, the Viper ACR has a long-standing legacy as the ultimate street-legal track car for club racing. The new 2016 model honors that performance legacy with significant aerodynamic and suspension upgrades, new Carbon Ceramic brakes with six-piston calipers and high-performance tires specifically designed for ACR. Standard equipment highlights include:
- Delivers ultimate in stopping performance with unprecedented brake fade resistance through ACR-exclusive Carbon Ceramic Matrix 15-inch two-piece rotors and six-piston front calipers from Brembo®
- Unique track suspension features 10-setting, double-adjustable, Bilstein coil-over racing shocks and unique race alignment delivering up to 3 inches of suspension height adjustment for fine-tuning corner weight
- The latest race tire compound technology with massive Kumho® Ecsta V720 high-performance tires (295/25/19 front, 355/30/19 rear), designed and developed specifically for the 2016 Dodge Viper ACR, delivers laps times that are 1.5 seconds faster than off-road only race tires
- Combination of suspension, aero treatment and ACR-specific tires delivers sustainable 1.5 g cornering during high-speed turns
- Lightweight carpet, minimal three speaker audio and manual seats designed to manage weight and maintain optimal 50/50 weight distribution
- Powered by iconic, hand-built 8.4-liter V-10 engine rated at 645 horsepower and 600 lb.-ft. of torque – the most torque of any naturally aspirated sports-car engine in the world
- Unique Alcantara hand-crafted interior to assist driver stability under high G-loading features iconic 'ACR' dash badge and accent stitching
- Offers '1 of 1' customization option for the ultimate personalized Viper track car
- Optional ACR Extreme Aero Package (late availability) delivers nearly 1 ton of peak downforce at top speed through massive adjustable dual-element carbon fiber rear wing, rear carbon fiber diffuser, unique SRT hood with removable louvers, detachable extension for the front splitter and additional dive planes
Production of the 2016 Dodge Viper ACR will begin in third quarter 2015 at the Conner Avenue Assembly Plant. Vehicles will start arriving in dealerships in the third quarter of 2015.