Well, that is quite an interesting stripe configuration from Mark Trostle

[slowhatch]

you are missing the point, these are teaser pics to give us an idea of what the car will look like aero wise. Keep the buzz going on one wicked ride. I am not aware of anyone that was dissapointed when the GEN IV ACR was unleashed.

Bruce

It's still the sickest looking thing around. It's one of the only cars I've seen parked next 7 figure hyper cars and it doesn't skip a beat.

[Policy Limits]

Oh I get the functionality component and realize it's primary. Just saying if secondarily it's visually appealing or aesthetically pleasing that's a great thing. I mean a GT-R is a rocket but look at it.

[Policy Limits]

It's still the sickest looking thing around. It's one of the only cars I've seen parked next 7 figure hyper cars and it doesn't skip a beat.

Right. Parked. So u see my point.

[Policy Limits]

These guys weren't around when the GenIV ACR came to be so they don't know the history. We got to bring this new breed of Viper owner up to speed.

Actually Ive been a follower since 92. Even assuming the stripes are functional. Why have the option of different colors? My point is it can be aggressive functionally and aggressively aesthetically too simultaneously. It's not an insult. It's a compliment!

[Policy Limits]

The designer certainly had performance in mind. But he has more to say about "emotion," about "soul" as well.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xFYvS5PI0B0

[Policy Limits]

These guys weren't around when the GenIV ACR came to be so they don't know the history. We got to bring this new breed of Viper owner up to speed.

Hey Mr I got mine for free, did you know that every generation before this one had a side gill that was NOT functional and was for looks only?

[ViperTony]

Hey Mr I got mine for free, did you know that every generation before this one had a side gill that was NOT functional and was for looks only?

LOL unfortunately no not free but I also didn't pay over MSRP either so I'm counting my blessings nonetheless.

As for the side gill, on my GenII the side gill is functional. I mounted my WBO controller and calibration reset button near the PCM which allows for easy access from the gill. In between track sessions the gills allows heat from the engine compartment to escape while the fan is cooling down the engine. Having that extra escape path for hot engine air helps a great deal. I can also roast marshmallows in that area, well at least before I removed the cats. And I have my Battery Tender cables mounted in the gill area for easy hookup/disconnect between charging sessions. It's like 101 uses for me.

[Policy Limits]

How was it not free? Sales tax doesn't count 8-p. Glad you were able to mod your other one to be functional.

[ViperTony]

How was it not free?

Coming from a guy who thinks the stripe on the steering wheel is there for looks I don't think I'll be able to explain this to you.

How 'bout we get back to the topic of the thread?

[FLATOUT]

Of course the side gills are functional. Again Seriously? What planet are you on?

[Rocket]

I posted this in another thread. It's not great but you can get the idea.

Awesome color combination ..... in my totally unbiased opinion of course ....

[rw99]

...looks better on your car, Rocket... the full-width black center band makes a difference.

[Policy Limits]

Ralph Gilles is the one quoted as saying the side gills were never functional before the gen V, not I. Back on topic, yes the teaser is an ACR and yes I have several friends whom will be present to see it at SEMA in just a couple of weeks. They promised to take great pics so stay tuned.

[FLATOUT]

Ralph Gilles is the one quoted as saying the side gills were never functional before the gen V, not I. Back on topic, yes the teaser is an ACR and yes I have several friends whom will be present to see it at SEMA in just a couple of weeks. They promised to take great pics so stay tuned.

Show me were Ralph said that. If you have ever worked on a Viper and removed all of the body work in that area, which I have you'll see that it's used to vent underhood temps and always has been. It may be more functional on a Gen V but it was still functional on some level with the other gens.

[mnc2886]

I forsee a large amount of Gen IV ACR's hitting the used market and a fair amount of TA's if/when this releases.

[100]

Dodge Viper ACR Concept Coming to SEMA





Among the many high performance cars being unveiled at next month’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas will be the new Dodge Viper ACR Concept and while we don’t know anything about this new Viper ACR - it could lead to one of the best performing production cars in the world.


Among the collection of teaser images issued by the Chrysler Group pertaining to the upcoming SEMA Show in Las Vegas is the image shown above. While it doesn’t actually show a car, the shape of the stripes and the Stryker logo make it very clear that this is a scant preview of a new Dodge Viper. To be specific, this is the first teaser of the new Viper ACR Concept and while we know nothing about this concept (including what it might look like), we can use Vipers from the past to guess as to what we can expect from the SEMA-bound Viper ACR Concept.
The American Club Racer
If you were sure, ACR stands for American Club Racer and in the recent history of the Dodge brand, both the Dodge Viper and the Dodge Neon SRT4 have both been offered in ACR form. As the name might suggest, the ACR package is designed to be a supreme track car while maintaining the basic necessities of a street legal car. The 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR is by far the most well known American Club Racer from Dodge, as it set lap records at tracks around the world - from the German Nurburgring to Laguna Seca in California. The 2010 Viper ACR was arguably the most track capable road car ever produced by an American automaker and at the time, no other street legal production car in the world could keep up with the specially equipped Viper on most of the world’s road courses.
The 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR relied on the same basic drive train as the non-ACR models, but the SRT engineers equipped the 2010 Viper road racer with a collection of upgrades that made it nearly unbeatable on most tracks with turns. In addition to the aerodynamic upgrades that included a massive rear wing, front dive planes and a super aggressive chin spoiler, the Viper ACR back in 2010 packed a uniquely tuned and fully adjustable KW suspension setup, a big StopTech braking package, lightweiight Sidewinder wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires. There was also a “hardcore package” that shaved some extra weight from the Viper ACR and even though there was no significant power increase, the older Viper ACR blasted around the world’s most grueling road courses faster than any factory production road car before it.
The 2010 Dodge Viper ACR became a performance legend but with the new Viper, there has been no mention of an ultra track ready ACR model - until now.




- See more at: http://www.torquenews.com/106/dodge-....cykmcdVv.dpuf

[Viper Girl]

Hey 100,

I'm gonna merge this with the other ACR threads we have going.

[BlknBlu]

you may see sticker shock if they decide to put in an auto trans with paddle shifters.

Bruce

[100]

ACR Concept from Mark Trostle - he might show up with something wicked. Hopefully it keeps Ferrari off our *ss.

mark-trostle-gestures-about-the-wheel-wells-which-have-been-closed-by-10-millimeters-photo-45691.jpg

[Canuck]

Predictions:
-Aero kit obviously
-Supercharger at least an option
-Optional Fog lights
-This version back as the halo of Dodge, taking crown back from Hellcat.

I hope for also:
-No more eyelashes headlights

Probably not coming but maybe someday:
-Paddleshift

[TrackAire]

Predictions:
-Aero kit obviously
-Supercharger at least an option
-Optional Fog lights
-This version back as the halo of Dodge, taking crown back from Hellcat.

I hope for also:
-No more eyelashes headlights

Probably not coming but maybe someday:
-Paddleshift

No eyelashes, for sure. Stupidest styling ploy going on right now among all the car makers. If strings of lights were such a good idea, why aren't Christmas tree lights left on the house year around?

Paddle shifter would be perfect and cause me to write a check. Having a car that my wife could share with me would be a lot of fun.

Can't wait to see it in a couple of weeks in Vegas.

[Shooter]

why aren't Christmas tree lights left on the house year around?

.

Because the HOA makes you take them down ?

[Murpowa]

Any chance this teaser really is a TA 2.0 with driver stripes?

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[mjorgensen]

Any chance this teaser really is a TA 2.0 with driver stripes?

10-17-2014 10-34-47 AM.jpg

No chance

[BlknBlu]

If your going to add a super charger, better test the motor to last 24 hrs of lemans without heat soak. I say no forced induction.

Bruce