So many people hating on this car because it's faster than their personal favorite car. Get over it and accept it for what it is. If you're a real gear head you would be glad this car exists!
Yes, the GT3RS has multiple settings that are all the Rock Hard Same and it still gets spanked. Oh, that radio us useless as is the one in the Viper. I don't know what you are talking about when you reference the dimming in the GT3RS. The GT3RS is Porsche premier track car sans the $million 981.
The problem is the Never offered a Small engine/entry level model...and Most importantly they never had an automatic available. All Ferriris/lambos/pagani's/McLarens?Nissan GT-R are ALL automatics Porsche is really to only one that offers a manual and Most 911's are PDK(automatics). Even Corvette, 75% sold are automatics.
Well the Price was Because it is Hand-built and uses ALOT more exotic materials. The Cheapest Viper has more carbon fiber/aluminum the Z06/Z07 or even a GT2RS. The Vette Sadly uses alot of Cheap/flimsy FRPP "Plastic" in it's build and the C7 Z06 has MANY Problems.....for about $10kless than a SRT Viper. Also Most supercars/exotics a big part is about standing out....making people notice.....a Z06 doesn't stand out...but any Viper does.
JerseyMikeP That true that the viper was more handbuilt, but the corvette a better daily, cheaper to maintain, easier to drive, with similar lap times between the car excluding the act variant. At onue point a gts started at 120k.
John Dessire..."But the corvette a better daily, cheaper to maintain, easier to drive, with similar lap times between the car excluding the act variant. At one point a gts started at 120k." The Z06/Z07 ISN'T a better daily driver than a GTS Viper....I've never seen a NON-Z07 package Z06 tested but considering it's out of control with the DOT slicks (Michelin cups) I doubt the Regular Z06 is better handling. TRUE...It's would be Cheaper to fix....but then again the Z06 had nothing but problems...vs. None that I've heard of for the 2016 Vipers. So it's a point of Cheaper repairs...vs. No repairs needed. "Similar lap times"....Well Again...Motor trend (NO one) has ever tested the Regular Z06 which comes with Michelin SUPERSPORT TIRES. The fact that the Z07 barely beats the T/A 1.0 which is on Corsa tires...says the Viepr is MUCH faster. SRT in fact mounted Zr-1 tires on the T/A and it was 2.5 sec. faster...so No the Z06 is MUCH slower on the same type of tire. And on a drag strip the T/A is actually faster with the corsa vs. teh manual Z06 with the CUP tires....especially in trap speed in which the T/A is 4mph faster. The C6 Zr-1 was a MUCH better super-vette than the C7 Z06. Again the price has to take into account the materials.... I vette and aluminum roof/doors/sill and Carbon fiber hood for a base Z06 would cost over $15k+. The Aero kit on the ACR if you priced out the pieces is over $25k. SRT base $90k...but when you consider a 370hp base 911 starts @ that price it's a steal.
EPA has nothing to do with it. Its the DOT and the side curtain airbag requirements coming in, and the fact they don't sell a ton of these to justify the expense of the re-design.
Cancelled the production of the Viper because of the srs system...you need a certain amount of space for the airbags and the viper doesn't have any...essentially they would have to make the roof taller and wider for the srs system.
I read on the Viper forums that if they brought back the convertible, they can avoid this new law. I think they are cutting this beast just because it doesn't sell well.
Fair point, I think you're onto something here. Although I don't think it justifies the amount of hate he gets from Top Gear fans, just for being associated with 'That Bad Broadcasting Corporation which ruined Top Gear'.
He is entertaining but in a different way. Plus these 5 to 6 minute videos don't do him justice. Plus producers/writers of the new top gear messed up they gave the original style to the new hosts and went with it. Instead of really rebuilding a new routine. Curious about the next season what will change and what not. And now we have 2 car shows instead of one. As good as the old Team is, Jeremy did mess up, so blaming everybody else for Jeremy's mistake is stupid. And they did offer Jeremy's job back and he didn't accept. because of other issues with the BBC. So all and all its not a total loss. We get to see the old trio in a new format/show. And we have a new Top gear Show. Its more of a Win Win really.
Top gear, when it was brought back with Clarkson and Hammond and especially before that, was a more factual show. It took a while for it to evolve into what we knew from the trio. Give Chris some more on screen time and allow a chemistry to build between the other presenters now that Evans is gone and I think everyone won't be able to help but come around.
...another thing to add to that point is that most of those other cars have had decades of experience, Dodge comes along in 1991...and in short order (for the last generation model) in less than 25 years is handing them their asses...
fast forward to 2023 and you have this thing holding up on it's ground against Rimac Nevera of all cars on Nurburgring, which goes to show how capable this thing is bonus point for being less technologically advanced than Nevera too might I add
I feel like it could have more power, though... 8.4 litres is no joke. Other than that, flawless car, 10/10, God drives a Viper. EDIT: Thank you for the stellar feedback, people. Indeed, this reply was written at a time when I considered a high specific power output to be indicative of good engineering. I have learnt since then that it's not that simple. Thanks again, have a good day.
@@pranavghantasala6808 well if you put a tt system on it you can get 1300 whp not bhp out of the stock internals so from the factory it doesn't have that much but it has so much potential with mods
@@pranavghantasala6808 Larger size engine -> less stress in the long term = more reliable. A German racecar driver reviewed the Corvette C6 z06 back around the time it came out. He said that if he were to pick parts from the cars he likes, he'd take the 7 liter (LS7) engine from the Corvette C6 Z06. Just because it's larger in size doesn't mean it's inferior engineering.
@@pranavghantasala6808 Why do people think that displacement is proportional to engine size? American v8 and in this case V10 are usually much smaller and lighter than European and Japanese engines. For comparison a pushrod ls 6.2 V8 from corvette is smaller in size and weight than a dohc v6 from nissan GTR.
The last Gen 5 ACR did a 7:02 on the Ring, stock tires, everything showroom stock. They said it had still more time to be found, but were limited by the weather and track allocation. So sub-7 definitely possible. And look who's in the sub-7s, for production sports cars, just a small handful of hyper-exotics. Thats the Viper level of handling, balance, grip, and power.
its million dollar hypercars entirely made of carbon fiber that have twin or quad turbos and one "no replacement for displacement" american legend with an engine that fits snugly into a racing bucket
@@omega1575 I guess yeah the chiron or was it the super sport, I don’t remember, yes those do handle well, but I would only think on sweepers, the ring is really bumpy and they’re big cars. your response was to someone talking ring times and you said twin or QUAD turbskis. The only quads are on the Boogs, and when I think ring times…Bugatti’s aren’t the stereotype. I must have read it as a misguided reference when I wrote my comment.
@@Russell_and_Rosko When I was writing my original comment, I was trying to think of the heavy hitters of the super and hypercar world, not considering ring times. I think its hilarious that the rings production car leader board is filled with multi hundred thousand dollar cars from prestigious brands, then theres the Viper, from Dodge, with what is essentially a V8+2 hanging with them.
I personally love Corvette's and Vipers. I have a Corvette because it was cheaper to buy to build. If I had the money I still dont know if I would have gone with a zr1.
A lotta people hate to admit it, but the ACR Viper is more comparable in terms of on track pace to the GT2 RS. God I wanna like this but, uh, it has 69 of 'em as I read this. I wholeheartedly agree, sir. But I won't mess with perfection.
People hating because Top Gear really took a piss on its loyal fans, people used to love the crazy fun stunts of Jeremy, James and Richard in various exotic locations, nowadays it's really scripted and nothing above describing vehicles, it has alienated people who just watched for fun not really to learn about the vehicle directly, the old Top Gear even non car enthusiasts enjoyed it, it has alienated those fans
the "old" top gear before clarkson is only watched by real enthusiast. Top gear in season 1-10 has been about cars. Watching season 20 when clarkson was still on honestly the show felt so repetitive and the staged jokes are getting old. About time they brought in some journalists with actual experience on cars.
All of the new Top Gear videos get lots of dislikes solely because Jeremy, James, and Richard are gone. If Chris would have done this on his old channel, 90% of those dislikes wouldn't exist.
What a shame that this American badass is being retired because of safety regulations. I will always love the Viper. Ive got an 08 Snake skin green Viper I plan to keep forever. Hopefully one I will have a son to pass it down to.
I have a viper and its not a fantastic daily driver but when u put it into a turn or take it to the track it is an american automotive icon. fastest car by over 3 secs at laguna seca when car an driver tested a bunch of super cars there. its a real beast! hand made in america. awesome car. wish I had this blue one
smh. the gtr run was sponsored by Porche. The Viper run was sponsored by kick starter and if you knew anything about it they had major issues with weather. They didn't have the money like a factory sponsor does to keep booking the track. That 7:01 was set during a first lap too.. so the viper has a lot more left in it. Ohh and its like half the price of the Porsche
@@Smithy250 Weather was a real pain. They set a faster time than last gen but were on pace to set an even faster time until something broke on the car and caused them to run out of track time.
@@taunokekkonen5733 it's true for the nordschleife, but on a track with less straight and more fast corners even the newest cars wold have an hard time against the acr
This car makes the GT3RS and the GTR get on their knees and bow. It fears not the P1 and La Ferrari while making the 918 sleep on its back with eyes wide open. For only having 645bhp, rear wheel drive and $130K, it hits hard....really hard.
Freddie B part of that is thanks to it making its horsepower with pistons the size of coffee cans and no forced induction whatsoever. it's the last of the drivers cars
It was designed from the get go to be the fastest production car around Laguna Seca. The 8.4L V10 in it weighs less than the BMWs 5.0L V10. It's displacement comes from lowering its center of gravity. It's all about usable power and keeping itself planted. If you don't add any frills it's pretty easy to keep the costs down. Especially with a 25 year old platform.
To be honest, New Chris Harris Drives episodes, Roadkill Garage, The Grand tour, Haggard Garage, and CarThrottle are the only sources of media a car enthusiast could ever want. If this is all that's left of the "new top gear" I am perfectly happy. He could do the entire show on his own better than the new crew. He isn't the same as Jeremy and the gang, but he isn't trying to be. He is great in his own way.
Seems like nearly all American car enthusiasts prefer a manual in their performance cars. That's why they don't spend so much time developing flappy paddle gear boxes.
There is some truth to that, but I also think that American manufacturers are purposefully trying to fill a market segment for these types of cars that is in a price point that the average person can't afford, but is much more attainable for people that are not super rich compared to most of the European brands. I personally know several people that can afford a car in the $90-$150k range but not many that can buy cars in the $250k+ range. A quality dual clutch would put this car too close to that bracket.
Also for a long time you were looked down on in america if you had an automatic in a performance car. Even way back in the 60's/70's it was looked down upon...even though automatics were quicker and more consistent in drag racing.
The transmissions is a Tremec TR-6060 which has been put into cars since 2005. Even Today many car enthusiasts prefer something with a manual, but will still praise the achievements of a fast-shifting automatic, that's well connected to the rest of the car. There is a reason Chris Harris emphasized the manual, also if you didn't catch him say "I have this stick thing here, so it's a proper sports car". I agree with everything you said, I'm just saying even today its somewhat looked down upon. After a certain point of speed, people will sacrifice how fast they can go for a more joyful drive. I understand the business side, automatics sell more. Hence the majority that could afford Ferraris and Lamborghinis can have their fun without learning to drive stick. (Not saying all) I mean if your sales are going to 90%+ to automatics, why put R&D into developing the manual with it. However, there always seems to be purpose built cars for driver engagement. Porsche and Corvette going 7 speed manuals. Chevrolet SS Sedan coming in manual. The new 911R and GT4, Focus ST/RS, Civic Si, Dodge Viper(duh), Ford GT350, Camaro z28, only coming in a stick shift. Kind of just responded to everyone above. Sorry if it's ranty, cant sleep.
its also cheaper to reuse known technology.. in sports cars this isnt ideal as they're always pushing to advance technology but, its hard to deny the nostalgia that comes with a "proper" manual transmission.
There was a time when a 660hp McLaren F1 cost 1 million dollars in the 90s now it's possible to get a similar car for under $150,000, my gosh have times changed.
Gareth Johnstone and where will u achieve that 241 mph? there are only 2 or 3 places where you can achieve 240mph..i love the f1 its a legend but this viper is also super fun
The F1 is a legend. For its time it was untouchable, and it was untouchable for arguably another 15 years. That sort of longevity of performance is unheard of. It's still a super solid contender now over 20 years later. The fact that those levels of performance are still only now trickling down to cars worth $150,000 speaks volumes for how far ahead of its time it was. It might be eclipsed by the likes of the P1, 918 and LaFerrari, but in 30 years time I doubt anyone will remember them like the F1 will be. I mean I'm sure they're all phenomenal cars in their own right, as is the Viper, but with how diluted the super/hypercar pool is these days, it would take something really special to equal the F1.
Bubo 25 the Viper competes with million dollar cars for a 100k price tag. If the Viper had the budget of a P1, there would be no P1. That’s law. One of my favorite cars is the 720s, but no one can argue that the viper hasn’t been doing more with less since its conception
I've watched Chris test drive a lot of cars over the past few years, but I don't recall one given him the reaction this Viper has. Please keep the reviews coming Chris, your honesty the best driving reviewer of vehicles period.
@1:29 you can see the Aerodynamics sucking the smoke up when he's sliding it around the corner;-) The suspension is So adjustable it's easy to make it oversteer or understeer.
I had a 1996 GTS Viper. Best car I've ever had and it ate every single car on a race track for breakfast, slicks or not. Viper is an icon and you can understand it only when you own one and push it to the limits.
Lets not get too carried away, this is a great machine, but would you take this over the F-488 GTB, the McLaren 650S, the Bugattis Chiron or Veyron who all beat this car in most categories ?
Da,Taper what kind of person drives a supercar through NYC all week... thats not what supercars are made for. theyre at home on the track, and are meant for empty backroads, not trafiic. nobody uses a supercar as their daily other than Jay Leno
I have no complaints about Chris Harris whatsoever. He is witty, passionate about what he does, and funny. If Mr Clarkson had behaved like a mature adult, then Top Gear would still have the original hosts. Anyway I just enjoy the videos for what they are. Fantastic cars being pushed hard.
Topgear is still doing very nice at reviews !! Especially with chris behind wheels. It doesnt matter to a true car enthusiast when Clarkson left. Anyway still hyped about Grand tour. I like them both. I dont understand the point behind so much hate going into this show. They're still showing us awesome cars !!
The ACR's have been around before. Earlier Vipers didn't have ABS or traction control...they were designed like the McLaren F1...with no driver's aid..to give the purest sensation to the driver. Sure it slowed their performance on the track in the hands of less than skilled driver's...but it wasn't designed for the masses. With the 2013 model and TC, they are alot more predictable/civilized.
auchucknorris viper has been handling very well since the start of srt10 (2003)... the previous gen srt10 ACR set a lap record on the Nurburgring and that was vs higher hp more expensive cars. They're definitely getting better with every generation though..
Such a great car and such a great review, I come back to it every now and then because I love it so much. Doing what everyone else is scared to do with this monster
Two years later and I’m still in love with this ride. Standard Viper...meh. ACR...a damn incredible track toy. The only thing I would change would be swapping out the exhaust. That car needs to truly be heard when driven.
Well,i think its not about grow up matter. I like old top gear because they (Clarkson, James, and Hammond) dont just review the car but they say something ridiculous when they're reviewing that car. Yup, im not move on from old top gear.hha
Suck it Jason Cammisa and all the haters. You'll never be half the auto journalist that Chris Harris is. Glad Harris loves the Viper, and my favourite 'indie' reviewer SaabKyle actually bought one! These beasts will truly shine when the world is full of DCT, AWD, 2 liter, quad turbo, soulless, eco-friendly, autonomous and hybrid shitboxes.
I'm glad you like it! The Viper has been my dream car since its launch in the early 90's. She was rowdy at first but now a very well sorted beast. Thanks for the appreciation. America can do it right too lol
I am so happy the old trio of clowns is gone and we can now experience true car journalism with Chris. His knowledge of cars, not to mention handling skills allows him to describe in tiny detail car's handling, setup, suspension etc. We could not expect this from Hammond, May and Clarkson.
Too right mate. I was getting fed up of the old piss take they used to call top gear... At least it's a show about cars again for people who love cars, and not about just about Clarkson, Hammond and May which just happens to feature nice cars. Hopefully they can keep the new show on topic, without all the ridiculousness they had before with the old trio!
Different cups of tea for different people I suppose. Some prefer the old trio for their entertainment, while others prefer a more factual and detailed approach to things. That being said, I'm looking forward to the Grand Tour coming soon, and at the same time I really like the direction Top Gear is going in now ^^
US cars have been looked down upon for some time, and maybe some deserved it in the past. But there's no way around it, this thing looks monstrous, same as the ZR1. Sure, Huracans, GT3, F8s might be blistering fast, and maybe more refined in the real world, but this thing clearly shows US cars got their respect back.
+glennsmooth You could always try buying a used one, I've seen a few on car sites that are up for sale :) Unless you perhaps have a very specific spec in mind
This car was everything right about a company that sometimes forgets to place inspection stickers on their cars. Viper was something truly exceptional and proof that Americans can make phenomenal cars. This is my ultimate dream car. It's THE driver's car. No unnecessary bs, no bull about exclusivity, no f's given about fancy materials. If you know what you are doing and you know yours and your car's limits, the Viper will OBLITERATE damn near everything on a track.
The Top Gear test track has a lot of low speed corners designed to off balance cars (said in 2002 when Top Gears trio era kicked off) The Viper does have a big amount of downforce but it's tricky to get it going round there which is why that track is so good for production car testing. On bigger circuits like Laguna Seca it would nearly be as quick or quicker than some of the really fast stuff out there :)
What a great last hurrah for the Viper, looks like they finally nailed it. One of the most sinister rip your face off cars to ever come out of the USA.
I like Chris Harris. He seems like an honest Gearhead. The reviews are much better without politics and bashing. I can relate to the last part of the video. Sometimes a car or bike is really quite visceral. You're doing a wonderful job Chris, please keep up the hard work.
The Viper is pretty underrated. Such a damn good car. I’m a muscle car guy who loves V8s but the Viper is a prime example of how to make something other than a V8 badass. I mean u can’t deny the fact that a giant pushrod V10 sounds absolutely amazing. What I don’t like about the ACR is how it produces so much downforce that it only hits 177mph bc a large portion of that downforce is drag. It’s a shame that the 6th gen Viper is said to have a V8 instead of a big V10 cuz I believe the big V10 is what makes a Viper a Viper.
So many people hating on this car because it's faster than their personal favorite car. Get over it and accept it for what it is. If you're a real gear head you would be glad this car exists!
This is my favorite car so it is as fast as I like
Good point. You can't like a car just because its fast, because theres always another car that is faster.
Screw the haters. This thing is pure awesomeness
Cryz, you lie. GT3 RS is track city only. C'mon, man. You are lying.
Yes, the GT3RS has multiple settings that are all the Rock Hard Same and it still gets spanked. Oh, that radio us useless as is the one in the Viper. I don't know what you are talking about when you reference the dimming in the GT3RS. The GT3RS is Porsche premier track car sans the $million 981.
This man is the only thing keeping top gear alive.
Arjan Bedi I'd say Matt LeBlanc is doing a proper job at helping to keep the show alive.
Arjan Bedi Really, because last time I checked Rory Reid was doing a damn fine job!
We all agree the Chris Evans has the charisma of a soggy log and is murdering the show from inside its heart though, yes?
El Capitan he quit though
No he is not top gear died already
Its really unfortunate that the VIper doesn't get recognized as much as it should.
The problem is the Never offered a Small engine/entry level model...and Most importantly they never had an automatic available.
All Ferriris/lambos/pagani's/McLarens?Nissan GT-R are ALL automatics
Porsche is really to only one that offers a manual and Most 911's are PDK(automatics).
Even Corvette, 75% sold are automatics.
JerseyMikeP It's also more expensive then a corvette with out many benifit.
Well the Price was Because it is Hand-built and uses ALOT more exotic materials. The Cheapest Viper has more carbon fiber/aluminum the Z06/Z07 or even a GT2RS. The Vette Sadly uses alot of Cheap/flimsy FRPP "Plastic" in it's build and the C7 Z06 has MANY Problems.....for about $10kless than a SRT Viper.
Also Most supercars/exotics a big part is about standing out....making people notice.....a Z06 doesn't stand out...but any Viper does.
JerseyMikeP That true that the viper was more handbuilt, but the corvette a better daily, cheaper to maintain, easier to drive, with similar lap times between the car excluding the act variant. At onue point a gts started at 120k.
John Dessire..."But the corvette a better daily, cheaper to maintain, easier to drive, with similar lap times between the car excluding the act variant. At one point a gts started at 120k."
The Z06/Z07 ISN'T a better daily driver than a GTS Viper....I've never seen a NON-Z07 package Z06 tested but considering it's out of control with the DOT slicks (Michelin cups) I doubt the Regular Z06 is better handling.
TRUE...It's would be Cheaper to fix....but then again the Z06 had nothing but problems...vs. None that I've heard of for the 2016 Vipers. So it's a point of Cheaper repairs...vs. No repairs needed.
"Similar lap times"....Well Again...Motor trend (NO one) has ever tested the Regular Z06 which comes with Michelin SUPERSPORT TIRES. The fact that the Z07 barely beats the T/A 1.0 which is on Corsa tires...says the Viepr is MUCH faster. SRT in fact mounted Zr-1 tires on the T/A and it was 2.5 sec. faster...so No the Z06 is MUCH slower on the same type of tire. And on a drag strip the T/A is actually faster with the corsa vs. teh manual Z06 with the CUP tires....especially in trap speed in which the T/A is 4mph faster.
The C6 Zr-1 was a MUCH better super-vette than the C7 Z06.
Again the price has to take into account the materials.... I vette and aluminum roof/doors/sill and Carbon fiber hood for a base Z06 would cost over $15k+. The Aero kit on the ACR if you priced out the pieces is over $25k.
SRT base $90k...but when you consider a 370hp base 911 starts @ that price it's a steal.
Finally even the Brits acknowledge that the Viper is one helluva car... and then Dodge goes and cancels the production of this insane machine, damn :(
They have to. The EPA decided to changes its name to the European Plagiarizing Agency. No way this passes EPA regulations 2020.
EPA has nothing to do with it. Its the DOT and the side curtain airbag requirements coming in, and the fact they don't sell a ton of these to justify the expense of the re-design.
Cancelled the production of the Viper because of the srs system...you need a certain amount of space for the airbags and the viper doesn't have any...essentially they would have to make the roof taller and wider for the srs system.
I read on the Viper forums that if they brought back the convertible, they can avoid this new law. I think they are cutting this beast just because it doesn't sell well.
It's breaking track records left and right, outruns million dollar hypercars, and getting cancelled. :/
Are you all still butthurt? Yes, this is not The Top Gear anymore, without the trio. But you can't deny that Chris does a great job reviewing for BBC.
He's a good reviewer, but not as good at being an entertainer. 'New New Top Gear' is more factual, but not as entertaining.
Fair point, I think you're onto something here. Although I don't think it justifies the amount of hate he gets from Top Gear fans, just for being associated with 'That Bad Broadcasting Corporation which ruined Top Gear'.
He is entertaining but in a different way. Plus these 5 to 6 minute videos don't do him justice.
Plus producers/writers of the new top gear messed up they gave the original style to the new hosts and went with it.
Instead of really rebuilding a new routine.
Curious about the next season what will change and what not.
And now we have 2 car shows instead of one. As good as the old Team is, Jeremy did mess up, so blaming everybody else for Jeremy's mistake is stupid.
And they did offer Jeremy's job back and he didn't accept. because of other issues with the BBC.
So all and all its not a total loss. We get to see the old trio in a new format/show.
And we have a new Top gear Show.
Its more of a Win Win really.
Chris harris is a sellout.
Top gear, when it was brought back with Clarkson and Hammond and especially before that, was a more factual show. It took a while for it to evolve into what we knew from the trio. Give Chris some more on screen time and allow a chemistry to build between the other presenters now that Evans is gone and I think everyone won't be able to help but come around.
That Viper is absolutely beautiful.
The fact that this thing outperforms multimillion hypercars is astonishing. Nice legacy for Vipers.
...another thing to add to that point is that most of those other cars have had decades of experience, Dodge comes along in 1991...and in short order (for the last generation model) in less than 25 years is handing them their asses...
fast forward to 2023 and you have this thing holding up on it's ground against Rimac Nevera of all cars on Nurburgring, which goes to show how capable this thing is
bonus point for being less technologically advanced than Nevera too might I add
One of the best cars ever made, these things will appreciate in value for sure.
Reading this comment 2 years later.. yes, they were giving these away a few years ago, now a rare spec is in the 300s
Unfortunately, you were right. Any Track specific model from them is upwards of $70k even early 2000s
Chris Harris is a HUGE step up from Chris Evans. Baby steps.
Shut up! Osama Bin Laden! You don't know anything about Chris Harris!
+oooining He isnt even osama.
Are you referring to the picture of James Harden? The NBA player? lol
I call you Osama because of your stupidity, not because of your comments.
Gordan Ramsay, go back to your kitchen and make your sandwich.
Viper ACR = Track King
I feel like it could have more power, though... 8.4 litres is no joke. Other than that, flawless car, 10/10, God drives a Viper.
EDIT: Thank you for the stellar feedback, people. Indeed, this reply was written at a time when I considered a high specific power output to be indicative of good engineering. I have learnt since then that it's not that simple. Thanks again, have a good day.
@@pranavghantasala6808 well if you put a tt system on it you can get 1300 whp not bhp out of the stock internals so from the factory it doesn't have that much but it has so much potential with mods
@@pranavghantasala6808 Larger size engine -> less stress in the long term = more reliable. A German racecar driver reviewed the Corvette C6 z06 back around the time it came out. He said that if he were to pick parts from the cars he likes, he'd take the 7 liter (LS7) engine from the Corvette C6 Z06. Just because it's larger in size doesn't mean it's inferior engineering.
@@pranavghantasala6808 it's made to be reliable. With turbos, the stock engine manages 2000hp.
@@pranavghantasala6808 Why do people think that displacement is proportional to engine size? American v8 and in this case V10 are usually much smaller and lighter than European and Japanese engines. For comparison a pushrod ls 6.2 V8 from corvette is smaller in size and weight than a dohc v6 from nissan GTR.
The last Gen 5 ACR did a 7:02 on the Ring, stock tires, everything showroom stock. They said it had still more time to be found, but were limited by the weather and track allocation. So sub-7 definitely possible. And look who's in the sub-7s, for production sports cars, just a small handful of hyper-exotics. Thats the Viper level of handling, balance, grip, and power.
its million dollar hypercars entirely made of carbon fiber that have twin or quad turbos and one "no replacement for displacement" american legend with an engine that fits snugly into a racing bucket
@@omega1575 quad turbo’s eh?
@@Russell_and_Rosko Does Bugatti still use that setup? Or have they finally moved on to something else
@@omega1575 I guess yeah the chiron or was it the super sport, I don’t remember, yes those do handle well, but I would only think on sweepers, the ring is really bumpy and they’re big cars. your response was to someone talking ring times and you said twin or QUAD turbskis. The only quads are on the Boogs, and when I think ring times…Bugatti’s aren’t the stereotype. I must have read it as a misguided reference when I wrote my comment.
@@Russell_and_Rosko When I was writing my original comment, I was trying to think of the heavy hitters of the super and hypercar world, not considering ring times. I think its hilarious that the rings production car leader board is filled with multi hundred thousand dollar cars from prestigious brands, then theres the Viper, from Dodge, with what is essentially a V8+2 hanging with them.
So much hate. Sounds like some people are butt hurt that a viper owns the fastest laguna seca track time
@none the new vette.is cheaper an Mid Engine. Don't know what times it gets yet on tracks.
I personally love Corvette's and Vipers. I have a Corvette because it was cheaper to buy to build. If I had the money I still dont know if I would have gone with a zr1.
Not anymore... it got beat by the Senna and 911 GT2 RS lol
Tiny Table Wargames how bout we wait till it happens? Even then, the car is as discontinued in 2017. The fact it took this long is laughable.
Yes because everyone is interested in Lacuna Seca times. What Nurnburgring?
1000 fools are upset because Chris Harris stated, "911 GT3 RS, you can forget about it!"
I'll take the Porsche any time
Viper Still more fun.
Viper can handle 2000hp no problem
A lotta people hate to admit it, but the ACR Viper is more comparable in terms of on track pace to the GT2 RS.
God I wanna like this but, uh, it has 69 of 'em as I read this. I wholeheartedly agree, sir. But I won't mess with perfection.
Mitchell-Wallis Force it has 70 now
Chris Harris, a man that can drift any car even with so much down force/
I don't thing downforce work sideways.
Well technically the drifts are now faster than 50mph, where there isn’t that much downforce
Slides look fast but they’re not
Drifting with 335's, only Chris Harris
355's* :)
Mike Hunt
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335*
Getting 355's loose is so much downforce must be a real challenge
not for a 640HP 8 liter v10. lolol :) chris harris is not short on driving talent though. having raced in actual races and all.
There's nothing to dislike in this video unless you're a performance car hater. Well then why are you watching this video?
People hating because Top Gear really took a piss on its loyal fans, people used to love the crazy fun stunts of Jeremy, James and Richard in various exotic locations, nowadays it's really scripted and nothing above describing vehicles, it has alienated people who just watched for fun not really to learn about the vehicle directly, the old Top Gear even non car enthusiasts enjoyed it, it has alienated those fans
the "old" top gear before clarkson is only watched by real enthusiast. Top gear in season 1-10 has been about cars. Watching season 20 when clarkson was still on honestly the show felt so repetitive and the staged jokes are getting old. About time they brought in some journalists with actual experience on cars.
Well good thing Chris Evans left then lol
the thing that made top gear fun to watch was it wasn't all about cars and it was funny, why would you watch 22 seasons of journalists reviewing cars
All of the new Top Gear videos get lots of dislikes solely because Jeremy, James, and Richard are gone. If Chris would have done this on his old channel, 90% of those dislikes wouldn't exist.
What a shame that this American badass is being retired because of safety regulations. I will always love the Viper. Ive got an 08 Snake skin green Viper I plan to keep forever. Hopefully one I will have a son to pass it down to.
That's badass and that would be one lucky son
Robert Miller This isn't American. This is an overpriced Fiat.
UnitedRecording Been built in Detroit since 92 but okay
Robert Miller Toyotas are built in the United States too but that doesn't make it American
UnitedRecording wow. The Vipers been around way before Fiat took over
That is one beauty of a machine!
These rear tires! They are humongous!
Hugh Mungus What?
Simple Definition of humongous
: very large
Google is your best friend
I was kidding, I thought you heard about that feminist freaking out when a guy said hugh mungus, never mind :). I know what humongous means.
THIS PERSON JUST SEXUALLY ASSAULTED ME!
was that sexual harassment? no, i'ts hugh mungus
I have a viper and its not a fantastic daily driver but when u put it into a turn or take it to the track it is an american automotive icon. fastest car by over 3 secs at laguna seca when car an driver tested a bunch of super cars there. its a real beast! hand made in america. awesome car. wish I had this blue one
On this day 9-6-17 the Dodge Viper ACR has lapped the Nürburgring at 7:01.3 making it the fastest RWD street car to go around the track
Christian Gonzalez and several months ago the gt2rs beat that by about 15 seconds 😂
smh. the gtr run was sponsored by Porche. The Viper run was sponsored by kick starter and if you knew anything about it they had major issues with weather. They didn't have the money like a factory sponsor does to keep booking the track. That 7:01 was set during a first lap too.. so the viper has a lot more left in it. Ohh and its like half the price of the Porsche
@@Smithy250 Weather was a real pain. They set a faster time than last gen but were on pace to set an even faster time until something broke on the car and caused them to run out of track time.
Seems they still hold the record for the fastest manual shift car, but many rwd cars from the free world have surpassed the Viper now.
@@taunokekkonen5733 it's true for the nordschleife, but on a track with less straight and more fast corners even the newest cars wold have an hard time against the acr
This car makes the GT3RS and the GTR get on their knees and bow. It fears not the P1 and La Ferrari while making the 918 sleep on its back with eyes wide open. For only having 645bhp, rear wheel drive and $130K, it hits hard....really hard.
Freddie B part of that is thanks to it making its horsepower with pistons the size of coffee cans and no forced induction whatsoever. it's the last of the drivers cars
It was designed from the get go to be the fastest production car around Laguna Seca. The 8.4L V10 in it weighs less than the BMWs 5.0L V10. It's displacement comes from lowering its center of gravity. It's all about usable power and keeping itself planted. If you don't add any frills it's pretty easy to keep the costs down. Especially with a 25 year old platform.
Not as hard as your dad's belt.
To be honest, New Chris Harris Drives episodes, Roadkill Garage, The Grand tour, Haggard Garage, and CarThrottle are the only sources of media a car enthusiast could ever want. If this is all that's left of the "new top gear" I am perfectly happy. He could do the entire show on his own better than the new crew. He isn't the same as Jeremy and the gang, but he isn't trying to be. He is great in his own way.
RevItUp 7 well we lost FLD...
What is FLD?
RevItUp 7 fast lane daily best TH-cam channel for cars ever. Was bought by time who had a competing channel (drive) and cancelled
Oh. I used to watch them. That's a shame.
Check out Harry's Garage, Motor Trend, and Roadshow (CNET)
great machine, a great anolog machine!
Seems like nearly all American car enthusiasts prefer a manual in their performance cars. That's why they don't spend so much time developing flappy paddle gear boxes.
There is some truth to that, but I also think that American manufacturers are purposefully trying to fill a market segment for these types of cars that is in a price point that the average person can't afford, but is much more attainable for people that are not super rich compared to most of the European brands. I personally know several people that can afford a car in the $90-$150k range but not many that can buy cars in the $250k+ range. A quality dual clutch would put this car too close to that bracket.
Also for a long time you were looked down on in america if you had an automatic in a performance car. Even way back in the 60's/70's it was looked down upon...even though automatics were quicker and more consistent in drag racing.
The transmissions is a Tremec TR-6060 which has been put into cars since 2005.
Even Today many car enthusiasts prefer something with a manual, but will still praise the achievements of a fast-shifting automatic, that's well connected to the rest of the car. There is a reason Chris Harris emphasized the manual, also if you didn't catch him say "I have this stick thing here, so it's a proper sports car".
I agree with everything you said, I'm just saying even today its somewhat looked down upon.
After a certain point of speed, people will sacrifice how fast they can go for a more joyful drive.
I understand the business side, automatics sell more. Hence the majority that could afford Ferraris and Lamborghinis can have their fun without learning to drive stick. (Not saying all) I mean if your sales are going to 90%+ to automatics, why put R&D into developing the manual with it.
However, there always seems to be purpose built cars for driver engagement.
Porsche and Corvette going 7 speed manuals. Chevrolet SS Sedan coming in manual. The new 911R and GT4, Focus ST/RS, Civic Si, Dodge Viper(duh), Ford GT350, Camaro z28, only coming in a stick shift.
Kind of just responded to everyone above. Sorry if it's ranty, cant sleep.
its also cheaper to reuse known technology.. in sports cars this isnt ideal as they're always pushing to advance technology but, its hard to deny the nostalgia that comes with a "proper" manual transmission.
As die-hard chevy as I am, the viper has always been my dream car. The viper is simply beautiful no matter what angle you look at!
Park it next to a GT3RS and its owner would need manhood counseling.....bahhh ha ha!!!!! Hilarious Chris;)
How much do TG love having someone who can really drive? The dude's a legend.
There was a time when a 660hp McLaren F1 cost 1 million dollars in the 90s now it's possible to get a similar car for under $150,000, my gosh have times changed.
Gareth Johnstone and where will u achieve that 241 mph? there are only 2 or 3 places where you can achieve 240mph..i love the f1 its a legend but this viper is also super fun
Bubo 25
Around the track the ACR beat
Several 918 and P1 lap times.
The F1 is a legend. For its time it was untouchable, and it was untouchable for arguably another 15 years. That sort of longevity of performance is unheard of. It's still a super solid contender now over 20 years later. The fact that those levels of performance are still only now trickling down to cars worth $150,000 speaks volumes for how far ahead of its time it was. It might be eclipsed by the likes of the P1, 918 and LaFerrari, but in 30 years time I doubt anyone will remember them like the F1 will be. I mean I'm sure they're all phenomenal cars in their own right, as is the Viper, but with how diluted the super/hypercar pool is these days, it would take something really special to equal the F1.
Bubo 25 the Viper competes with million dollar cars for a 100k price tag. If the Viper had the budget of a P1, there would be no P1. That’s law. One of my favorite cars is the 720s, but no one can argue that the viper hasn’t been doing more with less since its conception
Bubo 25 Those cars aren't better than a viper ACR at actual racing though
Finally, a guy that won't drive this Viper like a bitch. To see the Viper in such a happy state, it really makes my day.
Your job and Scarlett Johansson would make my life complete!!
Hahah not bad not bad
Too bad you're sleeping with the fishes.
@@xXTheBULL3TXx leave the gun take the cannoli
Honestly sounds like something Jeremy Clarkson would say.
@@davidkelley751 lol
I've watched Chris test drive a lot of cars over the past few years, but I don't recall one given him the reaction this Viper has. Please keep the reviews coming Chris, your honesty the best driving reviewer of vehicles period.
The best video on a ACR I've seen.. sideways on 355!!!
He’s one hell of a driver, flying through that track.
Ive ALWAYS ALWAYS loved the Dodge Vipers easily one of the best cars in the history of cars
Chris Harris was the stig all along
A totally underestimated car! Very rare to see on the street..
@1:29 you can see the Aerodynamics sucking the smoke up when he's sliding it around the corner;-)
The suspension is So adjustable it's easy to make it oversteer or understeer.
I had a 1996 GTS Viper. Best car I've ever had and it ate every single car on a race track for breakfast, slicks or not. Viper is an icon and you can understand it only when you own one and push it to the limits.
lucky man :)
I'd take this over any Supercar being made in Europe right now
Lets not get too carried away, this is a great machine, but would you take this over the F-488 GTB, the McLaren 650S, the Bugattis Chiron or Veyron who all beat this car in most categories ?
Blafard666 only European car id consider on this one is the AMG GT
you mean amg GT-S or amg GT-R.
btw the new turbo S owns the amg in all categories
Mark Hermens turbo s isnt nearly as likable as the GTS imo. Theres more to like about a car than performance numbers and 0-60 times
Da,Taper what kind of person drives a supercar through NYC all week... thats not what supercars are made for. theyre at home on the track, and are meant for empty backroads, not trafiic. nobody uses a supercar as their daily other than Jay Leno
I love Chris' reactions when sliding around corners or tearing up some tires. He's great, haha. Glad your back
This car is a legend. 7 min nurburgring, and that was a warmup lap...it could have done sub 7
I have no complaints about Chris Harris whatsoever. He is witty, passionate about what he does, and funny. If Mr Clarkson had behaved like a mature adult, then Top Gear would still have the original hosts. Anyway I just enjoy the videos for what they are. Fantastic cars being pushed hard.
The B roll at the end was beautiful with the music
Always been a mega fan of viper, fell in love with it from a days it use to have a tv show
Can't wait for the first episode of The Grand Tour.
The people made the show, not the other way around.
That line 0:32 👌. Chris Harris does it again, creating another classic.
Greatest handling car ever made to this day 2022
Chris is master of craft.
I love VIPER since my childhood. It's my dream car. But in right handy hands (Chris), that's whole another league.
SUPERB.
As an American, and car enthusiast, The ACR version of the Viper has always made me proud.
Topgear is still doing very nice at reviews !! Especially with chris behind wheels. It doesnt matter to a true car enthusiast when Clarkson left. Anyway still hyped about Grand tour. I like them both. I dont understand the point behind so much hate going into this show. They're still showing us awesome cars !!
There are two types of cars. The Viper, and everything else.
I keep coming back here for 3 reasons : Dodge Viper, that Music and Chris Harris.
And do you find the music?
Im lucky enough to have purchased a brand new gen 5 viper GTS back in 2014...and I'm keeping it !
Let's be honest, this man knows a lot more about cars than Jeremy Clarkson.
He also races at Goodwood Revival sometimes.
***** Also in 24 Hours of Nurburgring.
***** Was that in the last Revival TT??
Yes he probably does. But you cant beat jeremy clarksons delivery
1001speedster no not by far
good to see viper comite more to proper track performance over giving a car insane hp that it can barely handle
The ACR's have been around before. Earlier Vipers didn't have ABS or traction control...they were designed like the McLaren F1...with no driver's aid..to give the purest sensation to the driver. Sure it slowed their performance on the track in the hands of less than skilled driver's...but it wasn't designed for the masses.
With the 2013 model and TC, they are alot more predictable/civilized.
auchucknorris viper has been handling very well since the start of srt10 (2003)... the previous gen srt10 ACR set a lap record on the Nurburgring and that was vs higher hp more expensive cars. They're definitely getting better with every generation though..
Vipers have never been impossible to handle
@@JerseyMikeP thankfully the TC is essentially nonexistent, even in full swing
I keep coming back to this video first to watch Chris drifting this beast, then to see if anyone managed to find the god damn background MUSIC !
Have you ever got to find the music?
The latter still a mystery to be solved
Fantastic video as always, Chris and Neil
Viper is my childhood dream car back in 90's and always been my favourite.
I have a 96 GTS and a 2017 GTSR in my small car collection. The Vipers are always my favorite. Just my opinion...
Such a great car and such a great review, I come back to it every now and then because I love it so much. Doing what everyone else is scared to do with this monster
Chris Harris is great. Yes there's no Jezza, Hamster, or Captain Slow but come on.. this guy is great to watch.
Two years later and I’m still in love with this ride. Standard Viper...meh. ACR...a damn incredible track toy. The only thing I would change would be swapping out the exhaust. That car needs to truly be heard when driven.
The standard viper is faster with top speed and it’s 0-60 is even a little faster but you’re right, the ACR is a true specimen, last of its kind.
Vipers were made for driver's. Not for Sunday school teachers. To appreciate a Viper is to understand it's purpose.
Muscle and magic.
lost track of how many times I watched this
Make Chris head of everything over at Top Gear and everything will be peachy...
are we still on that "No Clarkson - no top gear" bullshit? Grow up already.
don't listen to this ''guy'' he clearly works for the bbc, who are desperatly trying to save this sinking ship...
Youre so dam right.
Well,i think its not about grow up matter. I like old top gear because they (Clarkson, James, and Hammond) dont just review the car but they say something ridiculous when they're reviewing that car. Yup, im not move on from old top gear.hha
no
Chris Harris as the personality of a table lamp, unsubscribed. I have got Amazon prime though.
Love the viper so much I keep coming back to watch this video often... cant wait till I can get one!
Damn, Chris... GET IT! The ACR viper always gives me goosebumps when I see/hear them.
Suck it Jason Cammisa and all the haters. You'll never be half the auto journalist that Chris Harris is. Glad Harris loves the Viper, and my favourite 'indie' reviewer SaabKyle actually bought one! These beasts will truly shine when the world is full of DCT, AWD, 2 liter, quad turbo, soulless, eco-friendly, autonomous and hybrid shitboxes.
ACR is a special breed of its own!
finally the misunderstood car is understood by someone who understands......
The Viper ACR is my favorite modern manual supercar
Most favorite car ever
Miss your old channel buddy! Was the best car show I've ever had the privilege to watch.
I like Chris Harris. good vid man
History will look back on this car a a true pinnacle of a lost era.
this is still my favorite, i had to come back to see this beauty again
I'm glad you like it! The Viper has been my dream car since its launch in the early 90's. She was rowdy at first but now a very well sorted beast. Thanks for the appreciation. America can do it right too lol
Pure beast of a car!
I am so happy the old trio of clowns is gone and we can now experience true car journalism with Chris. His knowledge of cars, not to mention handling skills allows him to describe in tiny detail car's handling, setup, suspension etc. We could not expect this from Hammond, May and Clarkson.
Too right mate. I was getting fed up of the old piss take they used to call top gear... At least it's a show about cars again for people who love cars, and not about just about Clarkson, Hammond and May which just happens to feature nice cars. Hopefully they can keep the new show on topic, without all the ridiculousness they had before with the old trio!
Different cups of tea for different people I suppose. Some prefer the old trio for their entertainment, while others prefer a more factual and detailed approach to things. That being said, I'm looking forward to the Grand Tour coming soon, and at the same time I really like the direction Top Gear is going in now ^^
WE WANT MORE CHRIS HARRIS!!@!@!@!@!@!@!@!
I wanted to see a bright yellow, 2 stripes Viper racing against a Ferrari 599XX in Colorado during autumn, but I guess that's only in games.
1:06 the best start to a car review I've ever seen... the scenery, music, and the rear of that blue thing..
US cars have been looked down upon for some time, and maybe some deserved it in the past.
But there's no way around it, this thing looks monstrous, same as the ZR1.
Sure, Huracans, GT3, F8s might be blistering fast, and maybe more refined in the real world, but this thing clearly shows US cars got their respect back.
"the balls to make a manual gearbox"
"this things got real, REAL balance."
Too bad they're all sold out. Final year of production :(
I'm really gonna miss the Viper, loved that car ever since I saw it on Gran Turismo on the original PlayStation
You can still order an ACR but you had better do it quick order banks will soon close and then the car will likely be gone forever.
Pretty sure it's already closed. I asked a few dealers and they said they were not taking orders.
ive heard rumours that the viper might come back once fca is out of debt
+glennsmooth You could always try buying a used one, I've seen a few on car sites that are up for sale :) Unless you perhaps have a very specific spec in mind
This car was everything right about a company that sometimes forgets to place inspection stickers on their cars.
Viper was something truly exceptional and proof that Americans can make phenomenal cars.
This is my ultimate dream car. It's THE driver's car. No unnecessary bs, no bull about exclusivity, no f's given about fancy materials.
If you know what you are doing and you know yours and your car's limits, the Viper will OBLITERATE damn near everything on a track.
You got that right👊🏼
Always loved the viper this proves a manual is not slower than a auto in some situations like real life driving!
so what's the lap time on the top gear test track
Good question
When the Stig took it out it did 1:15:1. Same as the Ariel Atom V8
Can't really build up the speed on the small track, so a smaller vehicle will probably do better on the track.
It's more a nimble handling track than anything else..
The Top Gear test track has a lot of low speed corners designed to off balance cars (said in 2002 when Top Gears trio era kicked off) The Viper does have a big amount of downforce but it's tricky to get it going round there which is why that track is so good for production car testing. On bigger circuits like Laguna Seca it would nearly be as quick or quicker than some of the really fast stuff out there :)
What a great last hurrah for the Viper, looks like they finally nailed it. One of the most sinister rip your face off cars to ever come out of the USA.
have chris Harris I am happy
I like Chris Harris. He seems like an honest Gearhead. The reviews are much better without politics and bashing. I can relate to the last part of the video. Sometimes a car or bike is really quite visceral. You're doing a wonderful job Chris, please keep up the hard work.
performance power and precision
When the Viper ACR was half the price of the Porsche gt3 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Who would want to pay for the overpriced European junk when you can get double the fun and a better car with Viper. Viper is a beast!
You're welcome Chris
Love,
USA
Does anyone know what the intro and outro music is? I can’t get it out of my head...
Adventures of dama
The Viper is pretty underrated. Such a damn good car. I’m a muscle car guy who loves V8s but the Viper is a prime example of how to make something other than a V8 badass. I mean u can’t deny the fact that a giant pushrod V10 sounds absolutely amazing. What I don’t like about the ACR is how it produces so much downforce that it only hits 177mph bc a large portion of that downforce is drag. It’s a shame that the 6th gen Viper is said to have a V8 instead of a big V10 cuz I believe the big V10 is what makes a Viper a Viper.
I wouldn't mind about the drag on the ACR, normally you can't reach 200 mph in almost every circuits no matter the car anyway
Absolutely BAD ASS! I had a chance to sit on one of these and on top of what Cris says here it also has a very - very nice interior!