ViperSmith
Enthusiast
Well, this model is $120k, I don't see why the ACR is going to be that expensive
Hahaha! I wouldn't be surprised if the SRT boys have the same behind-the-scenes nickname, LOL
Well, this model is $120k, I don't see why the ACR is going to be that expensive
I think they'd push the flappy paddle down to all the models in that case - but who knows. It will be great to see where it goes.Could be a flappy paddle gearbox. Maybe Chrysler is sharing the dev costs with GM, but it will still be an expensive item. More carbon bits...elelectric power steering...KERS? 4 wheels steering? Lots of go faster stuff that would be big ticket items (not all very traditional or desirable to old school purists)...
the video and article mention the updated version of the 2013 GTS versus the pre-production one. I also noticed the udated version ran LS faster. what was updated for the production cars? seats? suspensions? and when did MT rerun the production version? guess i missed something.
.08 Hardly a win. But a win is a win. With that said, this was the latest and great Viper who is still using the out going 2012 ZR1 as a benchmark. When the C7ZR1 gets out, I suspect it will wipe the floor with the "Trans AM" version of the 2014 Viper. With rumors of the New ZR1 being over 700hp, don't think for a moment that this "record" is going to stand for long. The viper is going to need some super flappy paddles, Carbon/Ceramic brakes, big ACR areo and a big bump in power to keep up. While Chevy drew 1st blood, SRT came back giving the ZR1 a minor blemish. Chevy's turn next....could it be the KO blow to the Viper or will it be a swing and a miss?
.08 Hardly a win. But a win is a win. With that said, this was the latest and great Viper who is still using the out going 2012 ZR1 as a benchmark. When the C7ZR1 gets out, I suspect it will wipe the floor with the "Trans AM" version of the 2014 Viper. With rumors of the New ZR1 being over 700hp, don't think for a moment that this "record" is going to stand for long. The viper is going to need some super flappy paddles, Carbon/Ceramic brakes, big ACR areo and a big bump in power to keep up. While Chevy drew 1st blood, SRT came back giving the ZR1 a minor blemish. Chevy's turn next....could it be the KO blow to the Viper or will it be a swing and a miss?
.08 Hardly a win. But a win is a win. With that said, this was the latest and great Viper who is still using the out going 2012 ZR1 as a benchmark. When the C7ZR1 gets out, I suspect it will wipe the floor with the "Trans AM" version of the 2014 Viper. With rumors of the New ZR1 being over 700hp, don't think for a moment that this "record" is going to stand for long. The viper is going to need some super flappy paddles, Carbon/Ceramic brakes, big ACR areo and a big bump in power to keep up. While Chevy drew 1st blood, SRT came back giving the ZR1 a minor blemish. Chevy's turn next....could it be the KO blow to the Viper or will it be a swing and a miss?
.08 Hardly a win. But a win is a win. With that said, this was the latest and great Viper who is still using the out going 2012 ZR1 as a benchmark. When the C7ZR1 gets out, I suspect it will wipe the floor with the "Trans AM" version of the 2014 Viper. With rumors of the New ZR1 being over 700hp, don't think for a moment that this "record" is going to stand for long. The viper is going to need some super flappy paddles, Carbon/Ceramic brakes, big ACR areo and a big bump in power to keep up. While Chevy drew 1st blood, SRT came back giving the ZR1 a minor blemish. Chevy's turn next....could it be the KO blow to the Viper or will it be a swing and a miss?
Way to go boys! Still think MT screwed it up the first time (GM also still sent a hot car) and Randy drove like a granny but whatever, the record rests again with the good guys. Still work to do as all they did was add the different rotors and add the areo CF stuff as well as sort the car finally. Plenty more can be accomplished with further sorting, componentry, etc. The great thing is the base for all this is a plain Viper, whether in SRT, GTS, TA or whatever trim in the end. It says alot for the enthusiast car it is.
Despite MT taking all the credit, which it shouldn't (very unprofessional in my opinion), Ralph should have named it the FMT not TA. Let you guys figure out that acronym. Magazine is still a rag and despite this coming out to the good of SRT, it doesn't change the fact the new Viper was really a lot better than most thought from the start. Still work to be done though!
Also proves the point that Yellow is documented as the slowest damn color on a Viper. Never test or race yellow. Ha! Ha!
I poated 3 new threads on corvetteforum and they closed all 3...lol...obviously they are embarrassed and don't like that kind of publicity to get on their forums
For some reason, I feel slightly vindicated by this video and reporting. I seem to recall late last year getting into a ******* match with certain members here who stated it was only the tires which were at fault. No amount of critical and logical dissection of the various articles that had been written by "Motor Trend", "Car and Driver", etc would help convince these folks that the tires weren't at fault. It was the suspension tuning and the brakes, mainly. These issues were very clearly stated by all of the magazines but apparently ignored by some of the enthusiasts here.
What happened? SRT gives "Motor Trend" another Viper with revised suspension, thicker and wider brake rotors, but... the SAME TIRES, and it beats the ZR1. Hm. Now, one of the responses to my post is going to point at the slicks they put on the Viper at the end, dropping yet another 2ish seconds off the lap time. Of course! But what test they didn't do was put the slicks on the same model of Viper they were driving last year. And why? Because the brakes and suspension wouldn't have been able to handle it, that's why.
Good job SRT! Keep swinging for the fences, and I hope to run into a few of these monsters at the race track in the near future!
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.08 Hardly a win. But a win is a win. With that said, this was the latest and great Viper who is still using the out going 2012 ZR1 as a benchmark. When the C7ZR1 gets out, I suspect it will wipe the floor with the "Trans AM" version of the 2014 Viper. With rumors of the New ZR1 being over 700hp, don't think for a moment that this "record" is going to stand for long. The viper is going to need some super flappy paddles, Carbon/Ceramic brakes, big ACR areo and a big bump in power to keep up. While Chevy drew 1st blood, SRT came back giving the ZR1 a minor blemish. Chevy's turn next....could it be the KO blow to the Viper or will it be a swing and a miss?
The ACR is going to be even better on the track as will the next ZR1 and Z06.... great times for all enthusiasts.