Viper 'ring lap record attempt: Time For Coffee?
It didn't quite beat the 918, but by heck was it close...
The team got the money together, went to Germany and did the lap - this is the video. The lap time? It seems wrong to spoil the surprise here, so all we'll say is that it was faster than the old ACR. And it's now the fastest rear-wheel drive production car at the 'ring, as well as the fastest with the manual and the fastest American car. Take that, Camaro ZL1. That's enough clues...
Despite not achieving the ultimate goal, this video is absolutely incredible to watch. Every time you check the speed it seems to be at least 20kph up on what you might expect and that big V10 just keeps on hauling. Seeing a manual gearchange is a nice novelty in 2017, even if the one-handed approach is a little unnerving!
What happens now for the Viper we don't know; getting close to the 918 seems possible, though the Lamborghini may be a challenge too far. We'll keep you posted!
Watch the video here.
[Sources: Autoevolution, The Viper Run via Facebook]
I suspect that is what the extra cash gets you, ie, the average person could get a lot closer to the 918's ultimate time than they could to the Vipers Ultimate time. 1 handed, sideways, at 230kph, hoping you don't miss 5th is fun an all, but cripes, rather them than me ;-)
"I drive my ACR to work and pick up groceries and I have no issues. People complain about the ride quality. I made mine so comfortable by adjusting the suspension by turning the two dials on each wheel. It tells you this in the owners manual. After this adjustment, it rides like a dream.? "
I suspect that is what the extra cash gets you, ie, the average person could get a lot closer to the 918's ultimate time than they could to the Vipers Ultimate time. 1 handed, sideways, at 230kph, hoping you don't miss 5th is fun an all, but cripes, rather them than me ;-)
Here's the PH Link to the Ring attempt thread:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=16...
I think that it's a great Swansong for the Viper, very impressive driving it's so strange to watch a manual change on these ring laps reminds me of (obviously not the same level but you get my drift) these:
https://youtu.be/5SE5fk4vXYU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auXfAHHNSFo
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