{"id":4301,"date":"2016-07-27T23:47:52","date_gmt":"2016-07-27T18:47:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/berterablogs.com\/news\/?p=4301"},"modified":"2017-11-01T18:03:06","modified_gmt":"2017-11-01T13:03:06","slug":"viper-fast-not-fast-enough-escape-inevitable-fate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/berterablogs.com\/news\/viper-fast-not-fast-enough-escape-inevitable-fate\/","title":{"rendered":"The Viper Is Fast, but Not Fast Enough to Escape It&#8217;s Inevitable Fate."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4303\" src=\"http:\/\/berterablogs.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Dodge_Viper-Blog.jpg\" alt=\"Dodge_Viper Blog\" width=\"960\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/berterablogs.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Dodge_Viper-Blog.jpg 960w, https:\/\/berterablogs.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Dodge_Viper-Blog-150x39.jpg 150w, https:\/\/berterablogs.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Dodge_Viper-Blog-300x78.jpg 300w, https:\/\/berterablogs.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Dodge_Viper-Blog-768x200.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><br \/>\nAre we surprised? The answer is no, and has been for a while. Even with all of the broken records from this year&#8217;s ACR model, the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dodge_Viper\" target=\"_blank\">Dodge Viper<\/a> just is not a feasible vehicle. If you have over a hundred grand to blow then one of the new five <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.caranddriver.com\/its-official-dodge-viper-is-bowing-out-special-editions-ease-the-pain\/\" target=\"_blank\">2017 Dodge Viper Special Editions<\/a> may be perfect for you. The 2017 Dodge Viper will be the final model year the car is produced.<\/p>\n<p>After a pretty solid 25-year run the, track king, Dodge Viper is coming to an end. Rather than explaining the entire press release we have included it below along with a video summary from our friends at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/romanmicagearguy\" target=\"_blank\">The Fast Lane Car<\/a>. Check them out and let us know which Viper Special edition you like best!<\/p>\n<p>Since it is the final year the Viper will be produced, Dodge has surprised us with not one or two special editions but five individual special editions! Like you would imagine in true <a href=\"http:\/\/www.berteradodge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dodge<\/a> style each is heavily equipped with both visual and performance increasing modifications. In other words the 2017 Dodge Viper is looking amazing! The five special editions offered for the 2017 model year will be:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/berterablogs.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2017_dodge_viper_group_ns_62216_600.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/berterablogs.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2017_dodge_viper_group_ns_62216_600-150x100.jpg\" alt=\"2017_dodge_viper_group_ns_62216_600\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-4337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/berterablogs.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2017_dodge_viper_group_ns_62216_600-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/berterablogs.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2017_dodge_viper_group_ns_62216_600-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/berterablogs.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2017_dodge_viper_group_ns_62216_600-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/berterablogs.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2017_dodge_viper_group_ns_62216_600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n\u2022The Viper 1:28 Edition ACR<br \/>\n\u2022Viper GTS-R Commemorative Edition ACR<br \/>\n\u2022Viper Snakeskin Edition GTC<br \/>\n\u2022Viper VoooDoo II Edition ACR<br \/>\n\u2022Viper Dodge Dealer Edition ACR<\/p>\n<p>Now this doesn&#8217;t even begin to cover the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.drivesrt.com\/2015\/viper\/1of1\/\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;1 for 1&#8221; program<\/a> Dodge is offering to allow you to create a one of a kind Dodge Viper. There will never be another Viper like it. If you are interested in rare vehicles this may be another option for you to explore.<\/p>\n<p>Now you are probably asking what is next for the Viper and Dodge? We do not have an answer for you. However, what we can say is that <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.caranddriver.com\/dodges-future-alfa-based-barracuda-convertible-new-charger-sedan-coming-soon\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dodge has had plans to revive older performance vehicles<\/a>. The future is bright for Dodge and perhaps we may see the revival of the Viper one day. For now we will all have to settle with these final versions of the Dodge Viper and we couldn&#8217;t be more satisfied.<\/p>\n<h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The guys from The Fast Lane Car have a video dedicated to the final year of the Dodge Viper, check it out!<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-TLzVGP6-JE?rel=0&amp;controls=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BerteraDodge1\" target=\"_blank\">Like us on Facebook<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bertera_dodge\" target=\"_blank\">Follow us on Twitter<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/115589999456718495530\/about\" target=\"_blank\">Add us to your circle on Google+<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/berteradodge\/\" target=\"_blank\">Follow us on Instagram<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCarp1-W65v50nZg0oQ4NSng\/about\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe on YouTube<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.berteradodge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Visit our website<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\nOfficial Press Release<br \/>\nNew for 2017<br \/>\nDodge has developed five serialized special edition models to commemorate the end of production and the Viper\u2019s 25th Anniversary<br \/>\nViper 1:28 Edition ACR<br \/>\nViper GTS-R Commemorative Edition ACR<br \/>\nViper Snakeskin Edition GTC<br \/>\nViper VoooDoo II Edition ACR<br \/>\nViper Dodge Dealer Edition ACR<br \/>\nViper ACR (American Club Racer) model returns as fastest street legal Viper track car ever and undisputed track record king with 13 road course lap records as certified by Sports Car Club of America (SCCA)<br \/>\nAll 2017 Viper GTC and ACR models are available in more than 50 million unique build configurations through \u201d1 of 1\u201d customization program for truly exotic, one-of-a-kind snake<br \/>\nJune 22, 2016 , Auburn Hills, Mich. &#8211; Dodge is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Viper with five serialized special edition models to commemorate the final year of Viper production.<\/p>\n<p>Continuing for the 2017 model year is the exclusive Viper \u201c1 of 1\u201d customization program that enables buyers to create their one-of-a-kind \u201cSnake\u201d from the ground up. With 16,000 exterior color options, including matte exterior finishes, 24,000 custom stripe colors, 11 wheel options, 16 interior trims and seven aero packages, three brake packages and four suspension options, there are more than 50 million ways for buyers to customize their one-of-a-kind Dodge Viper.<\/p>\n<p>The fifth generation of the flagship performance machine of the Dodge and SRT brands features more power and performance, superior craftsmanship, new technologies and creature comforts. Powering the 2017 Viper is an all-aluminum 8.4-liter V-10 engine that delivers 645 horsepower and 600 lb.-ft. of torque \u2014 the most torque of any naturally aspirated sports car engine in the world. Standard Viper safety features include electronic multistage stability control, traction control and a new four-channel anti-lock brake system.<\/p>\n<p>The newest Dodge Viper ACR (American Club Racer) launched in 2016 and has taken the performance car world by storm by becoming the indisputable \u201cultimate street-legal race car\u201d with more track records than any production car in the world \u2014 a total of 13 road course lap records as certified by the Sports Car Club of America.<\/p>\n<p>Since 1992, Dodge and SRT have built approximately 30,000 Vipers at the Mack Avenue Assembly (1992\u20131994) and Conner Avenue Assembly Plant (1995\u2013current), both in Detroit.<\/p>\n<p>Highlights<br \/>\nNew serialized special edition models for 2017 include:<br \/>\nViper 1:28 Edition ACR \u2013 pays tribute to the current production car lap record of 1:28.65 set at Laguna Seca Raceway by a Dodge Viper ACR in October 2015 and features black exterior with red ACR stripes, Extreme Aero Package, Carbon Ceramic brakes, serialized instrument panel 1:28 Edition badge and custom car cover<br \/>\nViper GTS-R Commemorative Edition ACR \u2013 designed after one the most distinguishable and iconic Viper paint schemes of all time and features Pearl White exterior with Blue Pearl GTS stripes, Extreme Aero Package, Carbon Ceramic brakes, Exterior Carbon package, unique red Stryker badge decal, GTS-R exterior sill decals, USA flag B-pillar decals, ACR interior with red accent stitching, Header Red seat belts, serialized instrument panel GTS-R badge and custom car cover<br \/>\nViper Snakeskin Edition GTC \u2013 features Snakeskin Green exterior color inspired by the original 2010 model with a custom snakeskin patterned SRT stripe, Advanced Aerodynamics Package, GT black interior, serialized instrument panel Snakeskin badge and a custom car cover<br \/>\nViper VoooDoo II Edition ACR \u2013 modeled after the original 2010 model year VooDoo edition and features black exterior and graphite metallic ACR driver\u2019s stripe with red tracer outline, Extreme Aero Package, Carbon Ceramic brakes, VoooDoo II exterior sill decals, ACR interior with silver accent stitching, serialized instrument panel VoooDoo II badge and custom car cover<br \/>\nViper Dodge Dealer Edition ACR \u2013 available exclusively through Dodge\u2019s highest volume Viper dealers, Tomball Dodge of Tomball, Texas, and Roanoke Dodge of Roanoke, Ill.<br \/>\nWith more track records (13) than any production car in the world, the Dodge Viper ACR honors its long-standing legacy as ultimate street-legal track car through significant aerodynamic and suspension upgrades<br \/>\nUltimate stopping performance combined with unprecedented brake fade resistance through ACR-exclusive Brembo Carbon Ceramic Matrix 15-inch two-piece rotors and six-piston front calipers<br \/>\nUnique track suspension features 10-setting, double-adjustable, Bilstein coil-over racing shocks and unique race alignment delivering up to 3 inches of suspension height adjustment for fine-tuning corner weight<br \/>\nLatest race tire compound technology with massive Kumho\u00ae Ecsta V720 high-performance tires (295\/25\/19 front, 355\/30\/19 rear), designed and developed specifically for the ACR, delivers laps times that are 1.5 seconds faster than off-road only race tires<br \/>\nCombination of suspension, aero treatment and ACR-specific tires delivers sustainable 1.5 g cornering during high-speed turns<br \/>\nUnique Alcantara hand-crafted interior to assist driver stability under high G-loading features iconic \u201cACR\u201d dash badge and accent stitching<br \/>\nOptional ACR Extreme Aero Package delivers nearly 1 ton of peak downforce at top speed through massive, adjustable, dual-element carbon fiber rear wing, rear carbon fiber diffuser, unique SRT hood with removable louvers, detachable extension for the front splitter and additional dive planes<br \/>\nViper GTC and ACR models are available in more than 50 million unique configurations as customers can choose from more than 16,000 unique paint colors (in gloss or matte finishes) and more than 48,000 unique stripe combinations from \u201c1 of 1\u201d customization program, for truly one-of-a-kind hand built American supercar<br \/>\nEach \u201c1 of 1\u201d model Viper features a personalized instrument panel badge with customer\u2019s chosen name to commemorate their exclusive design<br \/>\nNo two customers can order the same configuration, including color, in the same model year<br \/>\nAll Dodge Vipers are powered by the iconic, hand-built 8.4-liter V-10 engine rated at 645 horsepower and 600 lb.-ft. of torque \u2013 the most torque of any naturally aspirated sports-car engine in the world<\/p>\n<p>Model Lineup<br \/>\nFor 2017, the Dodge Viper lineup consists of the following models:<br \/>\nViper SRT<br \/>\nViper GTC<br \/>\nViper GTS<br \/>\nViper ACR<br \/>\nViper 1:28 Edition ACR<br \/>\nViper GTS-R Commemorative Edition ACR<br \/>\nViper Snakeskin Edition GTC<br \/>\nViper VoooDoo II Edition ACR<br \/>\nViper Dodge Dealer Edition ACR<\/p>\n<p>Exterior Colors<br \/>\nAdrenaline Red<br \/>\nAnodized Carbon (Matte)<br \/>\nBillet Silver Metallic<br \/>\nCeramic Blue Clear Coat<br \/>\nCompetition Blue<br \/>\nGTS-R Blue Pearl Coat<br \/>\nGunmetal Pearl<br \/>\nStryker Green Tri-coat Pearl<br \/>\nStryker Orange Tri-coat Pearl<br \/>\nStryker Purple Tri-coat Pearl<br \/>\nVenom Black Clear Coat<br \/>\nViper White Clear Coat<br \/>\nYorange Clear Coat<br \/>\nCustom color in matte or gloss finishes<\/p>\n<p>Interior Colors<br \/>\nBlack<br \/>\nBlack\/Demonic Red<br \/>\nBlack\/Header Red<br \/>\nBlack\/Sepia<br \/>\nBlack\/Yorange<br \/>\nDemonic Red<br \/>\nSepia<br \/>\nTA Black\/Orange<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Source(s):<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/media.fcanorthamerica.com\/newsrelease.do?id=17613&amp;mid=5\" target=\"_blank\">Dodge<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/2016\/06\/21\/dodge-viper-canceled-2017\/#slide-3929928\" target=\"_blank\">AutoBlog<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-TLzVGP6-JE\" target=\"_blank\">The Fast Lane Car<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are we surprised? The answer is no, and has been for a while. Even with all of the broken records from this year&#8217;s ACR model, the Dodge Viper just is not a feasible vehicle. 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