| Chrysler LLC's Dodge division and the Street and | | | | adjustable rear wing sculpted by CFD (Computational |
| Racing Technology (SRT) is poised to present the | | | | Fluid Dynamics), high mounted rear spoiler, lightweight |
| newest street legal super car model at the upcoming | | | | filler panels replacing the fog lamps, and lightweight |
| 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show this week. | | | | forged aluminum Sidewinder wheels. The wheels are |
| Dodge will introduce the 2008 Viper SRT10 ACR | | | | painted with gloss black to complete the overall |
| (American Club Racer) and expects to stir the crowd | | | | exterior package. Inside, the Viper SRT10 ACR also |
| in the City of Angels. Dodge is also quite excited and | | | | features some interior features identical to the Viper |
| has already released the details and technical | | | | SRT10 base model but the ACR model added new |
| specifications of the Viper SRT10 ACR ahead of its | | | | features like the optional "Hard Core" package that |
| official debut in 2007 LA Auto Show. | | | | reduces the car's weight by about 40 pounds. |
| According to Mike Accavitti, Director - Dodge Brand | | | | Powering the all new 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR |
| and SRT Marketing and Communications, Chrysler | | | | is a monstrous 8.4-liter aluminum V10 engine. This |
| LLC: "With the all-new 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR, | | | | powerful unit can pump out a stunning 600 |
| SRT has taken the ultimate American sports car and | | | | horsepower and pulls out 560 lb. ft. amount of peak |
| injected it with an extra dose of racing DNA. With the | | | | torque. Features of this engine include deep-skirted V10 |
| Viper SRT10 as the starting point, SRT engineered a | | | | aluminum engine block, Computer Numerically |
| combination of reduced weight, race-tuned suspension | | | | Controlled (CNC shaped combustion chambers, |
| and aerodynamic improvements to create the ultimate | | | | Variable Valve Timing (VVT), and two-piece intake |
| Viper for the street and track." | | | | manifold. Unlike the Saab sports car models with Saab |
| As expected in a Dodge Viper model, the all-new | | | | starter, the 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR is |
| 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR comes with a bold | | | | equipped with platinum-tip spark plugs in the ignition |
| and aggressive exterior styling plus sporty appearance. | | | | system. |
| Five paint color schemes are available for the Viper | | | | Dodge offers the latest Tremec T56 six-speed |
| SRT10 ACR including Viper Red, Viper Black, Viper | | | | manual transmission (TR6060) with the GKN ViscoLok |
| Violet, Viper Bright Blue Metallic, and Viper Very | | | | speed-sensing limited-slip differential to complete the |
| Orange. This is highlighted by a signature two-tone | | | | powertrain package. |
| paint scheme with a black center section. A Viper | | | | According to Dodge, the 2008 Viper SRT10 ACR will |
| SRT10 monotone paint with body color rear wing and | | | | roll out in the U.S. market starting in the second quarter |
| dual painted Viper stripes is also available. | | | | of 2008 carrying a base manufacturer's suggested |
| The 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR also comes with | | | | retail price (MSRP) of less than $100,000 USD. |
| other exterior components like "fanged" front splitter, | | | | |