Performance Review: Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR - [2007]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Dodge Viper Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2007. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8.This particular Dodge Viper has a 8382cc 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 1552 kgs (3421 lbs) this makes the Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR in the same weight category as the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Dodge Viper shares the same bhp with the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (616 bhp)

In terms of power the 8382cc 20V V10 engine produces 600 bhp (447 kW) @ 6100 rpm similar to the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (616 bhp) or the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (611 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V10 throws out 560 lb-ft (759.2 Nm) @ 5000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (568 lb-ft) or the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (561 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 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (411.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Dodge Viper.

The Dodge Viper has a Power to weight ratio of 386.5 bhp per ton and 360.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2007 Viper competing with the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (411.3 bhp per ton) or the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato (409.5 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 360.8 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 2011 BAC Mono 280bhp (383.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2019 Ferrari Roma 3.9 V8 Turbo (381.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.9 secs, this made the Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR as fast as the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (3.80 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo PDK 992 (3.80 secs) the 2021 BMW i4 M50 (3.80 secs) the or the 2021 Mercedes SL Class 55 4Matic+ 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (3.80 secs). This Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR is also faster than the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo (3.90 secs) the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (3.90 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Sport Classic 3.7 Turbo 992 (3.90 secs) the and the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (3.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Viper and the 2005 Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 W12 Cabrio

When talking about the performance of the Dodge Viper on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.21 secs @ 122.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2005 Bentley Continental GTC 6.0 W12 Cabrio (11.16 secs), the 2006 BMW Alpina B7 V8 Tiptronic E65 (11.16 secs), and the 2007 Audi A5 S5 4.2 Quattro (11.18 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2007 version of the Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR has a maximum speed of 202mph.

Top Speed of the 2007 Viper equals the 2005 Pagani Zonda F (214 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2007 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR then how about the 2005 Pagani Zonda F (214 mph), the 2006 Ascari A10 5.0 V8 (215 mph), or the 2017 Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo (216 mph).

Related Links:

2007 Viper Rivals List.

A Brief History of Dodge

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