Performance Review: Dodge Viper GTS ACR 8.0 V10 - [1999]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Dodge Viper Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Dodge Viper GTS ACR 8.0 V10 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1999. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the and the .This particular Dodge Viper has a 7990cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 10 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V10's includes the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10

The Viper shares its Petrol V10 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10 and the 2017 Lamborghini Huracan Performante 5.2 V10. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Viper's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1562 kgs (3443 lbs) this makes the Dodge Viper GTS ACR 8.0 V10 in the same weight category as the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

The Dodge Viper shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp)

In terms of power the 7990cc 20V V10 engine produces 460 bhp (343 kW) @ 5200 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V10 throws out 500 lb-ft (677.9 Nm) @ 3700 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (524 lb-ft) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (479 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Dodge Viper you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2012 Lotus Exige S 3.5 V6 (319.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Dodge Viper.

The Dodge Viper has a Power to weight ratio of 294.4 bhp per ton and 320.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1999 Viper competing with the 2012 Lotus Exige S 3.5 V6 (319.4 bhp per ton) or the 2019 Audi R8 5.2 V10 RWD (319.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Dodge Viper generating around 320.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1992 Caterham Super 7 JPE (345.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 1971 Pontiac Firebird 455 4.7 L V8 (344.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.6 secs, this made the Dodge Viper GTS ACR 8.0 V10 as fast as the 2022 BMW i7 xDrive60 (4.50 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs) the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge 6.6 V12 Twin turbo (4.50 secs) the or the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive Cabrio 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs). This Dodge Viper GTS ACR 8.0 V10 is also faster than the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i 3.0 Cabrio Turbo F23 (4.60 secs) the and the 2020 Audi A3 S3 Saloon (4.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Viper and the 2004 Mercedes SLK Class 55 AMG

When talking about the performance of the Dodge Viper on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.27 secs @ 111.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2004 Mercedes SLK Class 55 AMG (12.23 secs), the 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 996 (12.23 secs), and the 1969 Pontiac GTO The Judge 6.5L V8 (12.23 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1999 version of the Dodge Viper GTS ACR 8.0 V10 has a maximum speed of 180mph.

Top Speed of the 1999 Viper equals the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (191 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1999 Dodge Viper GTS ACR 8.0 V10 then how about the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (191 mph), the 2022 BMW 4 Series M4 CSL 3.0 Twin Turbo G82 (191 mph), or the 2021 Nissan NSX Type S 3.5L V6 (191 mph).

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1999 Viper Rivals List.

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