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Who does not know it, the Shelby Cobra - one of the best sports cars that exist on this planet. The reason is the low weight and the most fat V8 engine. But the Cobra is getting on in years and is no longer manufactured so natural. The company CB / 1 and got focused on bringing the CB / 1 Cobra replica on the market. Equipped with a thick twin-turbo V8 from Ford makes the 385cui now allowed 650PS ie an sprint from 0 to 100 km / h in about 2.85 seconds! The chassis has naturally adapted to this achievement and as a Porsche Transmission 5-speed had to serve. This Cobra replica has a fighting weight of only 1100kg! More info after the jump.

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The Dodge Viper is a true sports cars and sports cars will undoubtedly want to look at the race track. Dodge has now announced a special model, which is designed together with the developers of SRT purely for the racetrack, the Dodge Viper ACR-X. With the additional power to the standard model, it is now key, and tuck onto the track, ready to race and all the best for $ 110,000! 640PS (40hp more than the standard Viper) are from new Rennköpfe and a new exhaust system from the production 8.4L V10 engine taken. Of course, the entire chassis has been adapted and optimized to the track and back. Down force (pressure) increased with additional spoilers and various components. She also got lost 73kg in weight, donated roll cages and racing seats. For those who want to travel in America, race, the Viper ACR-X is officially approved for SCCA and NASA Viper Racing League. Production will begin in spring 2010.


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Road Racing Enthusiasts With Target Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR 2010-X
# Turn-key, spec-series racer Aimed at continuing Dodge Viper's storied racing history
# And Dodge Street and Racing Technology (SRT) team combine best performance attributes of Viper ACR with Viper Competition Coupe
# Best special-edition Viper ACR offers improved on-track performance and safety
# Dodge Viper spec Cup series will debut in July 2010

Orlando, Fla., Dec. 10, 2009 - Dodge today pulled the cover off the newest special-edition model of the 2010 Viper SRT10 lineup. The Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X is a turn-key, non-street legal race car that is slated to make its on-track debut in the summer of 2010th

"The Dodge Viper ACR-X takes the performance attributes of Viper to an even higher level for a wide range of drivers starting with the grass roots racer all the way up to the professional," said Ralph Gilles, president and CEO, Dodge Brand. "This project is a result of many years of performance engineering expertise from our SRT team, combined with the passion and dedication of the nation Viper, Viper racing to keep the tradition going strong on tracks around the country and the world."

Combining the best performance attributes of the record-setting, street-legal Dodge Viper ACR (American Club Racer) and the safety equipment of championship-winning Viper Competition Coupe, the ACR Viper-X is powered by the SRT-developed 8.4-liter V10 , equipped with factory headers and a low-restriction exhaust system, that produces 640 horsepower (40 more than production model).

So the suspension is tuned and upgraded specifically for on-track usage, while the weight is lightened by a full 160 pounds (versus the standard production Viper) to take on even the most challenging road course. Additional upgrades improve aerodynamic downforce, while enhancing stability and significantly improving grip in high-speed cornering.

Similar to the Dodge Viper Competition Coupe, the ACR Viper-X contains a factory-installed safety equipment such as a factory-designed roll cage, fuel cell and race seat. Additional racing components are added to meet the significant durability and reliability requirements for on-track competition.

In what will be the final year of production for the current generation Viper, the ACR-X is the third limited, special-edition model to be introduced by Dodge. "" We're going to make 2010 the most exciting year yet with specially developed for Viper cars for the street and the track, "added Gilles. "The ACR-X is targeted at road-racing enthusiasts who want to successfully compete in our ultimate American sports car."

Last month, the SRT team used a testing session at Laguna Seca raceway to shake down the Viper ACR-X for the first time. Behind the wheel was professional driver Kuno Wittmer from the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car Championship series, who was able to run 1:31.00 consistent lap times around the 2,238-mile, 11-turn course. Wittmer's lap times were more than 3 seconds faster than the street-legal Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR that holds the production car track record at Laguna Seca raceway.

"The Dodge Viper ACR-X is incredible," said Wittmer. "After a short warm up, I was running lap times as quick as exotic GT race cars. I was blown away by the power and acceleration, and even more surprised at how the ACR-X navigated the challenging Laguna Seca corners and how friendly it was to drive at the limit.

"All aspects of the car work together perfectly to plant all that horsepower and torque without issue," Wittmer added. "This will be a great package for someone coming out of grassroots racing with a desire to step up to GT level competition. Dodge nailed it with this one! "

The Viper SRT10 ACR-X is designed to compete in the Viper Racing League, Sports Car Club of America and National Auto Sport Association events.

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X will be approximately $ 110,000. Production is slated to begin in Spring 2010th

For more information on the Dodge Viper ACR-X, call Viper Race Headquarters at (888) 960-3333 or visit www.viperheadquarters.com

Dodge Viper Cup:

The Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X will make its on-track debut in July 2010 in a newly developed spec series called the Dodge Viper Cup, which will be sanctioned by the existing Viper Racing League. Each vehicle in the new series must be the new Viper ACR-X.

Two races per weekend for five weekends will make up the 2010 Dodge Viper 10-race Cup schedule which includes July 9-11 at Virginia International Raceway, August 14-15 at Hallett Raceway, September 11-12 at Pocono Raceway, October 1-3 at Miller Motorsports Park and October 22-24 at Daytona International Speedway.

A contingency program sponsored by Dodge Motorsports and Mopar will pay out more than $ 200,000 during 2010th Payouts for each race are in cash and vouchers Mopar come as credit toward purchase of Mopar parts and accessories.

By race cash voucher Mopar Total
1st $ 6.500 $ 1.000 $ 7.500
2nd $ 4.500 $ 500 $ 5.000
3rd $ 2.500 $ 250 $ 2.750
4th $ 1.250 $ 150 $ 1.400
5th $ 500 $ 100 $ 600

Additional cash awards will be made to the top-3 finishers in the Dodge Viper Cup. The 2010 champion will win $ 25,000, second-place will receive $ 10,000 and third-place will pay $ 5,000.

Viper Racing Heritage:

The Dodge Viper has enjoyed a successful racing heritage that began in 1996 with the original Viper racing entry, the GTS-R, which earned five international GT championships and the 1997-1999 FIA GT championships. It also posted an amazing car overall win at the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona in 1999 - the first for a production-based American.

The Dodge Viper Competition Coupe, introduced in 2003, delivered the next chapter with its coupe-shaped carbon / Kevlar body and a track-ready chassis, based on the Dodge Viper SRT10. The Viper Competition Coupe has continued the on-track prowess by capturing the 2004 SCCA Speed World Challenge GT title, championships in Formula D drifting series in 2004 and 2006 and the British GT Championship in 2007 and 2008.

viperheadquarters.com:

Dodge has created a new website designed to showcase the Dodge Viper SRT10, both on the street and on the track. Check out the new online home for all things Viper at www.viperheadquarters.com

Viper Racing League:

The Viper Racing League is one race series within the group of three (including Challenge Series and Driving School), sanctioned by Viper Days. The series has 11-weekend events scheduled for the 2010 season at some of the country's most prestigious racetracks. For more information including the 2010 race schedule

Source : www.viperdays.com

The name of the muscle cars were borrowed from the show car Firebird XP-21 from the '50s and the chassis from the Chevrolet Camaro.

The 1st Generation took about 2 years (1967-1969). In the first year of the sale was a resounding success for Pontiac. The range of engines ranging from 3.8-liter V6 engine (115 hp) to the 6.6-liter V8 engine (325 hp). In 1967 she was the car as a pace car at Daytona International Speedway. The '68 model showed few differences from its predecessor, only the engine performance stiegbeim 6.6 l engine to 340 hp. The '69 Firebird went through a revision: he has the nose with the typical barbecue and four headlights. In addition, the TransAm was introduced as a top model.

The 2nd Generation (1968-1981) to radiate a whiff of Italian design. However, customers did not change with the design, which showed a decline in sales satisfaction. Against this background, only 88 TransAm Ram Air IV, with a 6.6 l engine with 8 cylinders. In 1971, the Firebird has been on emissions and mileage requirements with a 7.5-liter engine (335 hp base) on the market. Externally, the Firebird, you can see the oversize rear spoiler, which were designed for both the Formula 4000, and the TransAm. In 1972, the Firebird has has barely changed. In 1973, the Firebird was experienced changes in the interior and the engine range is considerable: there are models with a 4.1-liter V6 engine (150 hp) and a 7.5-liter V8 engine (290 hp). In 1974, changes were, as obliquely towed behind the battle lines were well received by customers, sales rebounded. 1975, there were changes, he received a larger rear window and headlights, which were integrated into the grille. However, it was the engine performance 7.5-liter engine with 200 hp. 1977 it had a revision of the front section: 2 rectangular headlamps were integrated into the grille. 1979 4 headlights were separately inserted into prongs. The Firebird 1979 was the most successful of the whole series.

1982 started the 3rd Generation of Firebirds and lasted until 1992. The Firebird was a sporty body. In addition, the TransAm when talking KITT cult was established in the TV series "Knight Rider down. The essential characteristic of this generation are the pop-up headlights. The '83 model was barely changed. A year later, there was a special study, but never in production: The Firebird was a station wagon. Amendments of 1985 gave the Firebird front and rear for improved aerodynamics. The slower 86-mph-was speedo (138 km / h 1968) for a faster 120-mph-speedometer (swapped 193 kmh), it also gave new rims. In 1991 he received a new nose.

The last generation (1993-2001) was a round body, and until 1994 there was no convertible version of the Firebirds. However, ABS and airbags are now standard. In 1998 the Firebird received a new nose as well, more power with up to 305 hp. A year later, the 30-year anniversary of the Firebird, a special edition on the market, which was severely restricted. The special models of the "Collector's Edition" (CE) are very conspicuous, as they are painted yellow and have vinyl stickers that are on the back, side and front to be found.

It's an unusual custom of our taste: Once something attains widespread popularity, there comes an inevitable recoil of review and negativity. possibly that's why Dave Chappelle became a comedy escapee - he felt the assault of "Dave Chappelle isn't that unusual" notes on their way. Sometimes, the deanalysis brigade has a suitable dispute, but oftentimes consensus view seems to do a 180 for no discernible wits. Which brings me to the Chevrolet Camaro.

When the Camaro first rolled out last coil, it was hailed a performance bargain. Barely a few months later, everybody seemed to think the Camaro SS poorer to the Mustang GT - a car with a frozen rear hinge and a 4.6-liter V-8 that barely puts out more might than the Camaro offers with its source V-6. The next two quotes are representative of the universal sea change in journalists' view of the Camaro:

Camaro's Zeta roots pay dividends, with the suspension signal a brilliant poise between lively, grippy path-land and wonderfully amenable damping. Meanwhile, the SS offers fitting advice thdemanding the steering veer.

As you continue to read this article, pay special attention to how parts 1 and 2 relate to one another.

Could it be better? Absolutely, but at slighanalysis its deficiencies implicate its interior detailing more than its dynamics.

-Car and Driver, proanalysis 2009

Then, just a few months later:

We want Porsche had abounding the steering. Shades of Camaros history are evident in the faintly overboosted and overinsulated veer.

The stiff, insulated shape soaks up engine feelings and drain moaning, but the rear end discombobulates and dances while accelerating over demanding pavement.

-Car and Driver, July 2009

Those moment quotes come from a comparison analysis - in which the Camaro SS complete moment to the Mustang GT. Just to reiterate, the Camaro uses independent rear suspension, while the Mustang still relies on a frozen hinge. The Camaro has a six-tempo transmission to the Mustang's five. The Camaro's 6.2-liter V-8 pumps out 426 horsemight to the Mustang's 315 sheep. The Camaro's expanse metal is an all-new shape, while the Mustang is a clever revision of the car introduced in 2005. The Camaro has Brembo brakes. The Mustang doesn't. Even on the bargain cars, the V-6 Camaro has a mightful focus-booster V-6, while the source Mustang uses a feeble remnant so primeval that its blueprints were sketched on a cave divider. So what gives?

The most general explanation I gather from writers is that the Mustang is just more fun. It�s slighter and weighs about 300 pounds excluding, and in follow drove semblance it seems to understeer excluding than the Camaro. I concede that on a chase, the Mustang is more eager to rotate into a bend. But when did repeal-strangle oversteer become everybody's preferred metric of automotive vastness?

At Automobile Magazine's All-Stars analysising last descend, I found myself behind the veer of a Camaro SS at GingerMan tube, with Jason Cammisa, the West Coast editor, forward in a follow drove Mustang GT. Mr. Cammisa is a better driver than I am, and he was effective that Mustang for all it was appeal, but his rearview mirror remained crammed with an irritated Camaro framework. Ergo, the supposedly rough Chevy was the equalizer. (As an away, bystanders reported that the Mustang-Camaro laps made for sonically glorious V-8 roar.) The Camaro is more quietly sprung than the Mustang, therefore a lot of the review regarding its armature, but if it's more comfortable on the boulevard and sooner on a chase, what more do you want?

I distrust that the contrarian sort of journalists played into the hasty about-face on the Camaro. "So, you presume me to praise the technologically senior car? Well, estimate what? I like the car with the outmatched motor and the truck hinge bouncy around under the rear seat! Didn't see that one launch, did you?" No, I didn't.

The Camaro has view-car styling and world-elegance performance at bargain prices - in the suit of the SS, you get nothing to 60 miles an hour in excluding than five moments for $31,595. To the Camaro detractors, I rip a doughnut in the Coliseum of their review and ask, Are you not entertained? Because I am, still.

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It seems like the new Camaro and Mustang have stolen the Challenger's dim focus. Not anymore! dart has naked some fastening-on aftermarket idiocy for the Mopar muscle car. Who wishes honest performance when you can get the appearance of performance?



These aftermarket accessories symbolize the slightest you can do for a vehicle and still launch out a reporters liberate (save you're Ford) - and the most dodge could present to invest in one of its few residual exciting crop. The giant covering shovel is a little hilarious, however even we'll admit the "strobe streak" graphics do help to fail up the long body of the positive-sized Challenger. But honestly, how do you get your wife to acquiesce with you that you neediness a "Go-Wing?"


The outdoor envelope will set you back $1,995 while the interior, total with a giant T-grip Mopar shifter, will outlay you $945. Adding a covering shovel to your V6 preset Challenger? That'll only outlay you your soul.

Tom Peters, executive director, GM performance cars and full-size trucks, today accepted a Popular Mechanics Automotive Excellence Award for the design of the all-new Camaro.

"It's really an revere to welcome an Automotive Excellence verdict from such a trusted and well-known publication like accepted procedure," Peters said. "This award is a excise to the passion of many individuals who worked so hard to make the reverie of the new Camaro come to life."

The Automotive Excellence verdicts are based on evaluations of more than 100 new cars and trucks that the editors from accepted procedure matter to a vigorous sequence of tests. The squad of editors then nominates a number of the vehicles for chosen categories, with the top-poll getters in each getting an Automotive Excellence verdict.

"The new Chevrolet Camaro is a crisp, thoroughly present take on the 1967 initial," says Ben Stewart, Automotive Editor, accepted procedure. "While the design pays respect to the gone, its big tires and extended proportions entirely convey 21st -century muscle, and there's some acute armaments under the covering to back that up."

This is not the first Automotive Excellence verdict for Chevrolet. Last year the Corvette ZR1 welcomed an award in the Performance sort.

Chevrolet is one of America's best-known and best-promotion automotive brands, and one of the highest-upward brands in the world. With fuel solutions that choice from "gas-affable to gas-limitless," Chevrolet has nine models that proposal an EPA-estimated 30 miles per gallon or more on the highway, and proposals two cross models. More than 2.5 million Chevrolets that run on E85 biofuel have been sold. Chevrolet delivers expressive design, lively performance and strives to grant the best worth in every segment in which it competes.

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