SRT has announced the 10-race 2012 season schedule for the newly named SRT Viper Cup Series Presented by Pennzoil Ultra. This series was formerly called the Dodge Viper Cup Series and this will be it’s third year of racing. The Cup will feature the Viper ACX-R ultimate special edition. That’s right the ULTIMATE special edition. It’s like your normal special edition, but ultimate.
Here’s the schedule, if there is a race near you check it out!
April 14-15
Road Atlanta, Braselton, Ga.
May 12-13
Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wis.
July 7-8
Virginia International Raceway, Alton, Va.
Aug. 25-26
Monticello Motor Club, Monticello, N.Y.
Oct. 20-21
Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen, N.Y.
More on the Ultimate Special edition of the Viper after the jump!
According to Dodge the Ultimate Special Edition is
The ‘Ultimate’ Special-Edition Viper
The 2010 Dodge Viper ACR-X combines the best performance attributes of the record-setting, street-legal Dodge Viper American Club Racer (ACR) and the safety equipment of championship-winning Dodge Viper Competition Coupe. Powered by the SRT-developed 8.4-liter V-10 engine and equipped with factory headers and a low-restriction exhaust system, the Viper ACR-X produces 640 horsepower (40 more than the production model) and 605 lb.-ft. of torque (45 more than the production model).
The suspension also is tuned and upgraded specifically for on-track usage with unique springs, two-way adjustable shocks and adjustable sway bar links.
Curb weight is a full 160 pounds lighter (compared with the standard-2010 production Viper) to take on even the most challenging road course. Additional aerodynamic upgrades, including quad-dive planes and underbody ducts, improve downforce while enhancing stability and significantly improving grip in high-speed cornering.
Similar to the Dodge Viper Competition Coupe, the 2010 Viper ACR-X contains factory-installed safety equipment such as a factory-designed roll cage, fire suppression system, fuel cell and race seat. Additional racing components, including a transmission cooler, rear differential cooling system, unique front rotors with larger surface area and improved brake cooling via scoops in the front fascia, are added to meet the significant durability and reliability requirements for on-track competition.
Only 50 units of the 2010 Dodge Viper ACR-X were built and all have been sold.
Sounds pretty awesome to us!
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