With the best performance attributes of the street-legal Dodge Viper American Club Racer (ACR) and the safety equipment of championship-winning Dodge Viper Competition Coupe, the Viper ACR-X is powered by the SRT-developed 8.4-liter V-10 engine, equipped with factory headers and a low-restriction exhaust system, that produces 640 horsepower and 605 lb.ft. of torque.
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In the video below, Gary Johnson, Dodge motorsports' Road Racing manager, explains the production process for the ACR-X and why it is about one-half the cost of a Dodge Viper Competition Coupe. Similar to the Competition Coupe, the Viper ACR-X contains extensive factory-installed safety equipment such as a Dodge-designed, 8-point roll cage, a fire suppression system, fuel cell and the race seat from the Competition Coupe.
Additional racing components including a transmission cooler, rear differential cooling system, unique front rotors with larger surface area and improved brake cooling via scoops in the front fascia are added to meet the significant durability and reliability requirements for on-track competition. The result is a ready-to-race product that costs much less than the alternatives, including building it yourself in most cases.
But, the Viper ACR-X is a lot closer to the Viper Competition Coupe than you may think. Built in the same facility, by the same technicians for the Competition Coupe, this video shows you the extent to which the car is modified for performance. As well, the secret is revealed about who actually builds these special cars for Dodge. Watch for the logos on the technician's shirts...
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