2016 Dodge Viper ACR Review - Automobile
But rather than curl up in a corner and pout, Viper strikes back with the 2016 Dodge Viper ACR that is, in a word, astounding. On VIR’s longest straight, we have hit 145 mph in multiple Vipers over the years, and since the ACR has the same 645-horsepower, 8. 4-liter V-10 as every other Viper (adding more power would require too-expensive government recertification, Dodge... This is not a straight-line speedster – in fact, Dodge says the top speed is 177, compared to 206 mph for the base car. The massive rear wing, the adjustable front splitter, and dive planes produce 1,533 pounds of downforce at the ACR’s top speed. With the “Extreme Aero” package, an even more aggressive dual-element rear wing, a bigger front splitter and other add-ons, top-speed downforce increases to 1,710 pounds. The other two: The custom-built Kumho – yes, Kumho – tires that should launch the brand as a legit supercar tire supplier. Lap after lap, the Kumhos and the Brembos – six-piston calipers up front, four pistons in back – just don’t give up. And we’re told the very lightly treaded Kumho Ecsta V720 tires can actually be driven on wet pavement, but if you encounter... Source: www.automobilemag.com
