2016 Dodge Viper ACR Hot Lap! - 2016 Best Driver's Car Contender

Pro driver Randy Pobst hot laps the 2016 Dodge Viper ACR around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for Motor Trend's 2016 Best Driver's Car Powered by Mothers.
The Dodge Viper ACR is one of 12 contenders competing for the title of 2016 Best Driver's Car. The winner will be announced on Thursday, September 22nd on the Motor Trend Channel - / motortrend and www.motortrend.com
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[@TonyEG6]

One of the most underrated and under appreciated cars ever. This car will be remembered in 20 years time as the last of its kind. 8.4 litre na v10 paired with a manual. Drivers car right there

[@Kaisuke971]

How is it underrated ? Everyone knows what this is about by now, since the first lap people have been saying that this would be the fastest car. If anything, i'd say that because the ACR is so good, all the other versions are indeed underrated.

[@slep5039]

My dream car. Shame it's being discontinued.

[@oneviperbite]

Agreed. Considering the fact that the GTS and the TA are still faster than all of the cars in the competition thus far shows you just how good the Viper is, even without the sticky tires, carbon ceramics and insane downforce. I'm so happy I picked up a Viper this year. It is a truly remarkable machine.

[@IsiahHD]

It will be missed. I'd know I'd own one if I had the financial abilities to do so.

[@bakha0888]

Not many people know what is ACR and what it is capable of. When you mention Viper to casual car fans they will think muscle car, they won't think race car.

[@Trades46]

A glorious end of the Viper legend. This 2016 Viper ACR would be a great addition in the history books as a future classic.

[@Gr3ypool]

exactly

[@vika0194]

the left stripe is too weird.

[@projectr2451]

They should've went out with a V8 Hellcat Viper and a Viper ACR-X

[@BEBNC1]

The Viper is 10X better car with that 8.4 V10. That huge iron-block 6.2 would add nearly 150-200lbs to the front of the Viper...effectively destroying it's handling and balance. Not to mention cooling issues. FCA got it right. This is a track car.

[@bigden2755]

a legend.....

[@randy438]

I like the fact that people are comparing a $120k car to million dollar hypercars with turbo's and fancy electric engines and dual clutch transmissions. That should say something about the car alone

[@frankcastle9691]

Well let's be fair the acr isn't 120k, it's more like 250k.

[@randy438]

@@frankcastle9691 Yes now they are

[@user-360johnn]

msrp not market value@@frankcastle9691

[@aliffsuhaimi1466]

As I watch this video, I noticed that the ACR is consistently good in cornering. While most cars lowered down their speed to 40-50 mph, ACR did it around 70-80 mph. That explains the reason for having such incredible lap time. Good job Dodge!

[@corinful]

This is the 1st car I've seen in the tests to hit 1.5g in cornering !

[@matinho0710]

is that good or bad? and why?

[@corinful]

It good....Shows the car can be pushed....Hard

[@jaybones3459]

Means it has awesome tire grip and downforce allowing the car to go faster through the turn. Meaning more G's in a turn = faster lap times

[@ThePodpie]

on the record setting lap it hits 2g

[@vaillante7667]

2009 zr1 in nurburgring hit 2g in corner

[@peep9921]

---------------- CAR -------------------------------- TIME -------------- PRICE ---- 01. Dodge Viper ACR: 1:31.58 $131,990 02. Audi R8 V10 Plus: 1:34.23 $198,850 03. McLaren 570S: 1:34.58 $219.770 04. Mercedes-AMG GT S: 1:35.30 $169,450 05. Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R: 1:36.11 $66,990 06. Acura NSX: 1:36.36 $197,400 07. Porsche 911 Carrera S: 1:36.44 $140,465 08. Nissan GT-R 1:37.08 $112,585 09. BMW M4 GTS: 1:37.66 $135,195 10. Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE: 1:37.78 $45,700 11. Jaguar F-Type SVR: 1:38.75 $147,945 12. Aston Martin V12 Vantage S: 1:41.77 $211,910

[@Elephant_Thoughts]

ACR IS KING!

[@mageslol]

Also to note, that the 1:31.58 was only this lap. He's done it before in 1:28.65s

[@ToastablePie]

GT350R is definitely worth the money though out of all the cars and maybe the 1LE

[@traymuse3810]

don't let a z06 in the mix.

[@HammerLeaf]

Dollar for dollar the Viper, GT350R, GT-R, 1LE, and Hellcat are all very good cars.

[@mikemorrison3913]

The ACR dominates every other car on the track at a fraction of a price. Dodge, Ford and GM know how to make affordable performance.

[@Antenox]

Define "fraction of a price"? The ACR is at least $120,000. That puts it in the same six-figure category as most of the other cars on this list. Ford and GM are the only ones making affordable cars in this test. The Mustang GT350R is practically HALF the price of the Viper ACR, and the Camaro SS is even cheaper.

[@mikemorrison3913]

If I heard correctly, the ACR is capable of being just as fast or faster than a P1 or 918.

[@greaser3069]

That lasts like a week. Then will start breaking

[@kylestewart8354]

+Mike Morrison also the 918 just flat out quit Running when the batteries got hot. car shut down. that's not a race car. it's just a really fast hot lap car. but it will NOT run 30 laps like a true race car will. enter the Viper ACR. that goes for ferrari and McClaren too.

[@Jtaugner]

Good luck finding a 350R for MSRP. Every GT350R Is $100k+. The Camaro is cheaper, it's also a full 6 seconds a lap slower. Not to mention with the rate GM sends out Recalls, it'll be at the dealership more then a track.

[@WRXXXual]

Randy is all chatty in the other cars. On the other hand, his silence and concentration in the Viper ACR speaks volumes, and tells us everything we need to know about the car. Viper ACR for the win.

[@REVO515]

he didnt say a word in the r8

[@HanLi1984]

and he didn't say a word in m4gts, too

[@jebwatson]

What? That it's more difficult to drive?

[@kikyouwuv]

I got that feeling from it too. It accelerates very fast but he seemed to be struggling to control the turns. Of course he did well because he is a professional but it doesn't seem like a fun car to drive outside of a straight line.

[@geraldkeever427]

Jeb, Not so much that it is "difficult" to drive but when driving ANY street legal car that is capable of 1:31s at Laguna Seca means that everything is happening very quickly. The speeds this ACR reaches on the straights require very precise braking to avoid loosing precious 10ths of a second from braking too early. At the limits 1 car length too deep during threshold braking means going off the track. Almost all reviews talk about how comfortable this car is at the limit. It takes just about all of a persons concentration to drive a street legal car around Laguna Seca at these speeds no mater what car you are in.

[@anotherone10]

Click 'Read more' for all lap times: 1. *Dodge Viper ACR* - 1:31.58 2. Audi R8 V10 Plus - 1:34.23 3. McLaren 570S - 1:34.58 4. Mercedes-AMG GT S - 1:35.30 5. Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R - 1:36.11 6. Acura NSX - 1:36.36 7. Porsche 911 Carrera S - 1:36.44 8. Nissan GT-R - 1:37.08 9. BMW M4 GTS - 1:37.66 10. Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE - 1:37.78 11. Jaguar F-Type SVR - 1:38.75 12. Aston Martin V12 Vantage S - 1:41.77

[@riyadh1121]

Good job man

[@xalaskar]

Greatly appreciated

[@asd-po5ev]

3 remaining. Porsche, nissan, jaguar

[@kylemma33]

+Andika Suryadarma What about the corvette?

[@EfraKrajo]

ha ha ha... same thoughts here!

[@devn3813]

"Dodge is heavy and slow" viper ACR proceeds to beat gtr

[@jonathanschultz2472]

well as he did say they took it easy on the gtr this year. idk why someone would want to make a car newer and slower. plus if you get a none stock gtr... it'll wipe out everything. but the sexyness alone wins on this viper.

[@1CoLoRz2]

+J⃟O⃟N⃟A⃟T⃟H⃟A⃟N⃟ S⃟C⃟H⃟U⃟L⃟T⃟Z⃟ Non stock? You can make any car beat these with enough money lol

[@misegades]

Heh, and it's 400 lbs lighter than the Mustang and Camaro. With a MUCH larger engine, to boot.

[@NBASFAN]

And it's not against the Nismo version. It's just the revised Premium version of GT-R that the Nissan made it softer for the road. Please read. ACR was track ready, Nissan wanted the Premium to feel premium to its drivers.

[@KevinSmith-qi5yn]

Engine displacement does not tell the whole story. For such a large displacement engine, its also light around 650 lbs. It's volume is more for reliability and getting the center of gravity lower.

[@MiningLegendzYT]

A true legend and a true American supercar.

[@datsie14]

That v10 is an American Masterpiece

[@djdarklyceum]

this will win the hot lap. havnt watched yet..

[@riyadh1121]

No doubt

[@MoBaxtah]

that's exactly what I was thinking

[@orangeman9237]

The Viper will always be in my heart since I was a kid.

[@FerpiliciousProducts]

I feel this car is a testament to the validity of manual transmissions. Hope there'll always be an option for a stick shift in the future in certain sports cars.

[@antilagboostaddiction8322]

the viper is fast because of race car down force it has nothing to do with it being a manual at all. If this had a DCT it would be even faster than it already is.

[@FerpiliciousProducts]

The whole point of this car is to be fast around a track. If Chrysler really thought it'd be faster with a dct it'd have one.

[@antilagboostaddiction8322]

FerpiliciousProducts that is not true at all wtf . They didnt put a DCT in it simply because it was not in there budget. DCT will only make your car faster this has been proven on every level. Your comment is 100% pulled out your ass

[@FerpiliciousProducts]

You don't think it was in their budget? They have an existing auto trans in the Hellcat that shifts extremely well. In terms of R&D they really wouldn't have to go far. The real reason there is an MT in a Viper is it's lighter weight, smaller, and appeals to the people who buy ACRs. You can talk all you want, but the Viper ACR has destroyed track records across the States with an MT. Are you saying Porsche, BMW, or Mercedes make a better track car in this segment? I don't see it. If Chrysler had tried to fit an auto/dct into the Viper they would have had to redesign the car from the ground up and probably wouldn't have ended up with this astonishingly successful car.

[@antilagboostaddiction8322]

FerpiliciousProducts what the hell are you talking about ? Viper did the cheapest shit they could to make that car go around a track fast. Simple spoiler and canards and sticky tires. These fanboy response are stupid as fuck you bringing up its lap time and how it beats everything. When the fuck did I say it was slow or couldn't compete? I said it would be faster with a transmission that can shift twice as fast as a manual plain and simple. Yes DCT was completely out of there budget , notice how they are out of business now? Money all gone

[@mano23937]

its 10 sec faster than the aston this thing is legiet

[@turtlemonkey69]

Or randy fucked up with the aston.

[@Hossdelux]

As said in the beginning of the video. Randy has the track record for a production car on Laguna Seca with the Viper ACR. He was 3 seconds off the pace with this 1:31 lap time. I think it's safe to say the Viper ACR is still going to be the fastest.

[@turtlemonkey69]

Bosses Boss Of course. Great car for this track. But it sort of brings to question what has happened to his driving ability as of late.

[@RaGINgrODeNT2010]

listen it's ok ur a fan of the aston it's a beautiful car but just accept the fact the the viper acr is better on the track.

[@turtlemonkey69]

123 123 I already acknowledged that 100%.

[@freedomlifemake2579]

So the Viper ACR is faster than MClaren P1 on Mazda Raceway???

[@turt1231]

Check here. fastestlaps.com/tracks/laguna-seca-post-1988

[@banddude121]

Every car is faster than the P1. Thing is a huge flop.

[@antilagboostaddiction8322]

goes to show why only stupid money buys those hypercars. you would think spending over a million on a car that is supposed to have the best everything and be out of this world crazzy fast and beat everything, nope just a simple viper with a big ass wing and slow ass manual is all it takes to beat it hahahaha. seeing a car like this even tho i hate vipers pisses me off because something so simple can take on the most technologically advanced shit we have today. I bet we start seeing everything come out with crazzy down force and shit now lol

[@banddude121]

Tyler Hoeve It is just the P1 that has flopped really. The 918 is pretty close to the ACR without all of the downforce. LaF never really promised anything. P1 promised the fastest 'Ring time and it failed miserably and the 918 has beat it on every track they've been compared at even with McLaren making so many changes to the car.

[@antilagboostaddiction8322]

Hear That? read back your comment you just posted. Look at the dam cars we are comparing the viper to. You know how insulting that must be to the guys over at McLaren, Ferrari, Porsche. They are supposed to be building cars that are ahead of our time. They are supposed to be untouchable on the track that's what they were built for. We are comparing a 100k car that can smoke cars that are over a million at there own game. Shits crazzy

[@FlubbersQuid]

These short clips stole an hour of my life. Can I have some more?

[@asd-po5ev]

I think we got the winner here

[@QurttoRco]

well if this is about lap times then wheres P1, 918 and le Ferrari or even Vulcan ?

[@detective3728]

SOmething would be wrong the car won this year! It might be fun on a track but on a road? I doubt it.

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

might be fastest but the title is 'best drivers car' and as randy said it takes alot of work this car....I cant see it winning

[@SpyrosFougias]

The best contendants out there for car of the year are the Audi, the Porsche and the Mercedes.

[@maXXik1337]

Exactly my thoughts. Winner on the track might be often very underwhelming on the road, especially when you are not driving it on the limit. I think the great cars are also interesting while you driving it "slowly" (they have interesting sound, they are not too stiff etc). Miata is famous for that, you can have great fun on the road within speed limits (sometimes ;). Viper looks great, but for me its just a track toy and thats not enough for a best car, maybe i am wrong, hopefully well find out soon.

[@CharlieCordero]

01:31.58 Viper ACR 01:34.58 Mclaren 570S 01:36.11 GT350R 01:36.36 Acura NSX 01:37.66 BMW M4 GTS 01:38.23 Audi R8 V10 Plus

[@ndtguy8589]

Once Apple buys McLaren it will for sure be in first...

[@baller708]

ur r8 time is wrong man

[@Alex0992]

+jakes life, with the help of the newly innovated paddle shifts.

[@CharlieCordero]

baller708 thanks, is 4 second faster, the second one in the ranking

[@workhardplayhard3206]

you should update this

[@hustler539]

I think everyone's been waiting for this one. I expect the ACR to be one of if not the fastest of the bunch.

[@GlassTopRX7]

I would be a shock if anything thing in this group post a faster time, no other car has really effective aero package. They work but they are nothing like what the viper is using and I'm sure that the car was setup just for this track. The aero and suspension is fully adjustable.

[@1CoLoRz2]

+GlassTopRX7 even the viper ta was faster than all of these.

[@GlassTopRX7]

1CoLoRz2 Different day different track conditions.

[@1CoLoRz2]

GlassTopRX7 Still even if it lost a second it would be in the 1:34s

[@GlassTopRX7]

1CoLoRz2 There could have been more rubber on the track or more ideal track temps.

[@kalelwilson8337]

Funny how a car with a manual transmission got the fastest time.... #BRINGBACKTHEMANUAL

[@NikesZ28]

Like your idea, but in this case it probably has more to do with tires and down force ;)

[@pksangavaram]

on a track with more turns, i.e. the nordschleife, the double clutch gains an advantage (.02 seconds each time eventually do add up), but most often than not, the manual is the way to go!

[@bahamatodd]

If it was automatic it would be even faster. It would also still be in production after this year.

[@electricfeel9501]

viper had a lot of power and it's not heavy. put it in comparison with the mustang gt350r. Viper has more power and it weighs less.

[@Dolby109]

Exactly, if you look, the fastest track cars in basically every price bracket are manual (Camaro SS 1LE, Mustang GT350R, Corvette Z51/Grand Sport/Z06, and the Viper). In many cases these cars are even down on power vs the European competition. Why exactly are people arguing that the DCT's are better again?

[@chommieclanton761]

Magnificent car, I really love the way you guys put this video together in particular having the car run in the background of the credits with no music. Such a throwback to some classic racing documentaries/movies and exactly how this completely underappreciated car would want to head into the sunset. Although one can hope that we see it return in a couple of years, great video guys!

[@allcoupedup]

DESTROYED! Obliterated all others so far. Damn!

[@luidgiskovoroda]

Even 2013 Viper TA with a 1:33:62 is faster than other 11 competitors

[@Thomas___]

*_2014_*

[@roberdude12345]

I'll trade you a chimichanga and my Honda for this viper

[@xxtheprogamerxx2166]

One question, will the dodge viper fit in your Honda?

[@blakezsnipez]

lmao

[@ReDiiKuLuS]

Bruh can we Viper swap this 99 civic?

[@tonystank2399]

The chimichanga would do

[@CBRuRedE1]

I was at the 2014 Detroit Auto show and there was a man there with a 2004 Silver stone metallic S2k with a gen 3 Viper engine under the hood. He said keeping the car in a straight line during launch was a handful.

[@EthanDavis.w]

Thank you all so much for not playing music or making a montage over the driving and letting us experience what it is like to be in the vehicle and to hear that v10 growl

[@bigbengamer]

The way you put this footage together has earned you a sub. I love content like this

[@maxarosio]

1.5 g on the Corkscrew is something amazing. Wow

[@Marco-dr5ho]

(almost) slick tires help a lot

[@PyroBlonde7777]

Not a valid argument. Most of these cars have tires specific to their design and they are all made for the track.

[@savagetuner2404]

@@PyroBlonde7777 Considering it's outhandling supercars with four wheel steering, it's quite the valid argument. Get clapped euro weeb

[@niradg]

Even with this being the fastest car in the world, there isn't enough demand for them to continue production. Sad.

[@doodlebob2825]

The feels are real right now ☹️

[@markm0000]

There will be in a few more years. I think Dodge/ACR should just stop attempting to produce these cars every ear and just make a batch of them in 5 year increments.

[@kabob21]

That's your own Trump-sounding speculation, guy. The president of Fiat already said the Viper's getting sunsetted and it has nothing to do with increasingly stringent regulations. He just couldn't make a business case for it. The Viper chassis isn't shared among any other vehicles (nor is the powertrain anymore for that matter), it's sales volume is extremely low even amongst niche products, they've had to significantly slash prices in 2014 to move cars that were just sitting on lots and to incentivize the 2015 models. It just made no business sense to keep the Viper program going by investing millions into an upcoming redesign. The current ACR is too little, too late.

[@kabob21]

Dude, if it was just airbags, it'd still continue production. For all of the other reasons I listed, it had to die. Sergio Marchionne says it might be revived but only on a shared Alfa Romeo platform with the Giulia.

[@kabob21]

Buddy, if they could have shared platforms and drivetrains to maximize monetization of the Viper, trust me the Viper would continue. Again, Fiat didn't have the incentive to make it airbag compliant either.

[@sctm81]

One of the greatest cars America has ever produced. Timeless, iconic style and breathtaking performance. Name could not be more fitting. It even looks like a viper!

[@zach3873]

Favorite one out of all of them, by far. I've seen them work with this car on roadkill and a few times of motor trend this year. LOVE it.

[@iSOBigD]

This thing is shockingly fast on a track. Holy crap, it beat million dollar hypercars..

[@JerseyMikeP]

Imagine what it could do if it had 263 more HP like the P1 or 242hp more like the 918?

[@ismailhammani756]

it would oversteer like a hellcat

[@TMERUNNR]

Randy is a BEAST!!! Love his videos. Next time, include the gears on the overlay, would be interesting to see his gear selection for each corner entry and exit. Tks...🏎🏎🏎🏁

[@perfectdiversion]

awesome series. I'm keen for the drag race!

[@groomlake51]

SRT I love you guys I can’t thank you for everything you do for the racing community

[@SC707V8]

8.4 L Naturally aspirated V10 rumble will be remembered in the world of twin turbo 4 bangers.

[@jeremyyeo6591]

▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬▬ Here are the lap times Click more to read them ▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬▬ 1. Dodge Viper ACR - 1:31.58 ( $131, 990 ) 2. Audi R8 V10 Plus - 1:34.23 ( $198,850 ) 3. McLaren 570S - 1:34.58 ( $219,770 ) 4. Mercedes AMG GTS - 1:35.30 ( $169,450 ) 5. Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R - 1:36.11 ( $66,990 ) 6. Honda Acura NSX - 1:36.36 ( $197,400 ) 7. Porsche 911 Carrera S - 1:36:44 ( $140,465 ) 8. Nissan GT-R - 1:37:08 ( $112,585 ) 9. BMW M4 GTS - 1:37.66 ( $135,195 ) 10. Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE - 1:37.78 ( $45,700 ) 11. Jaguar F-Type SVR - 1:38:75 ( $147,945 ) 12. Aston Martin Vantage S - 1:41.77 ( $211,910 )

[@ConstantineJoseph]

Viper 8l engine is just ridiculous

[@jeremyyeo6591]

***** Dude, sorry for being spoiler tho, i had removed it. apologies for the mistake that i had made earlier. Have a nice day

[@turt1231]

I agree with what Ray said. If you read comments before watching video what you expect?????

[@HeltenDaggert]

Hard to choose one,, all dream cars 😄

[@BigClaunch]

America, Fuck yea!

[@TheWfindlay]

go randy!!! keep making vids with u in them, best on youtube for sure!

[@Krnnerdboy]

bravo motortrend! even though randys track times are dramatically different with the same car, you guys upheld journalism integrity👏👏 even in the face of fanboy skepticism

[@Elkins82ify]

That's a lot of performance for just a little over 100K. It makes me mad knowing I'll probably never get to drive this beast!!

[@ivanjuras9450]

Same here..

[@SeanPaul382]

Better than corvette.

[@tuliomelo8042]

never

[@SeanPaul382]

prove it if you can

[@3rdGenGuy]

depends if you want a track car, sure the C7 Z06 is designed to be a street car to drive to work every day with. they sold 8,000 Z06s because of that while vipers were selling fewer than 500 cars a year

[@bigden2755]

+Jab mountain 01:31.58 Viper ACR 01:34.58 Mclaren 570S 01:36.11 GT350R 01:36.36 Acura NSX 01:37.66 BMW M4 GTS 01:38.23 Audi R8 V10 Plus

[@zoomboy28]

And thats why the Viper is held in a higher class of vehicle than the Corvette. I literally passed 2 vettes this morning on my way to work. They are a dime a dozen (even see the ZL1s and Z07s weekly if not daily). I have passed 1 Viper on the road this year. I have a great respect for Vettes, but they arent super car worthy like the Viper. On the streets its a drivers race between the two. On the track the Viper is on a WHOLE other level. The new C7 Z06 are plagued with issues like heat soak and engine problems. To me there is nothing like an all motor car whipping up on forced inducted machines.

[@ceasarczar8931]

So much value and the fiercest statement, truly top 5 super cars

[@CAR_NL]

Holy Fuck! It is just so unbelieveble fast! 3 seconds faster than the Audi R8 on such a tiny and small circuit! What a shame they will stop producing Vipers. This car deserves to be produced for the next 100 years. What-A-Car! And then knowing he did the lap with this car earlier in a 1.28.xx Wow!

[@DeathBringer769]

I've been a Viper fanboy since I saw one in the early 90s in person as a kid so... this is dream car territory for me.

[@WindyCity1992]

its the best car here but they wont pick it :( doesnt matter. still love it

[@Sunthaz]

Fastest =/= best.

[@WindyCity1992]

Shakrom Thats what i figure . I know there are factors But everybody who drives The car says its easy to push And is very stable when you do

[@turt1231]

Hey are you a member of fastestlaps?

[@WindyCity1992]

turt1231 Yes sir. signed up a month ago But forgot my password.

[@al3oqab128]

best car if you only drive on track, for daily use it's horrible

[@firasalwakeel5365]

Randy was really focused that he did not even said a word, trying hardly to beat his record! :)

[@savagetuner2404]

This car should totally have won. What an absolute BEAST

[@420CEO]

When you drive a Viper you can't help but smile:)

[@mohammedrazzak2387]

Hypercar Killer!

[@al3oqab128]

Lol let's not get ahead of ourselves, a 918 would win easily

[@robbertjanvos9416]

Wrong: In the head to head with the 918 vs the mclaren, compared to the times set in the head to head with the corvette and the viper acr, the viper scored within the 918 and the mclaren. When not comparing the head to head times, the ACR actually put down a better time than the 918: the viper currently holds the record for production car at laguna seca, so no. The 918 would not win easily.

[@robbertjanvos9416]

Wrong: In the head to head with the 918 vs the mclaren, compared to the times set in the head to head with the corvette and the viper acr, the viper scored within the 918 and the mclaren. When not comparing the head to head times, the ACR actually put down a better time than the 918: the viper currently holds the record for production car at laguna seca, so no. The 918 would not win easily.

[@Ohhdeeds]

The ACR is faster than the 918 on Laguna Seca, so there goes your statement.

[@MichaelSurfer]

Actually, I think the Viper ACR already has beat the 918's time. And yes, the 918's time was also set by Randy Pobst.

[@ScarlettStunningSpace]

I love the sounds of the car when he brakes and accelerates. It's so satisfying!

[@miguecastillo]

I love your videos , Greetings from Argentina!

[@jjwrx8]

RIP viper just like your father Shelby you will truly be missed.

[@mrslyds8602]

Randy must've been way off his game lol

[@jonnylieberman]

Green track

[@1CoLoRz2]

+Jonny Lieberman Green track?

[@MuadDib1402]

Means either new surface or it has had the rubber washed off it by weather. Not very grippy.

[@JerseyMikeP]

It would be great if you guys would/could post the track condition (temperature, humidity or even the date ran).

[@jeffspenster9533]

Love the video! Big wing looks awesome on Vipers. I got Victor racing on mine.

[@petrmiskerik]

Thanks for great video. Viper ACR is DREAM car with balls. Super car. It is shame stop making of these. Randy also great, as usual.

[@69ChevroletNova]

OMG! that track Randy is driving that 2016 Dodge Viper ACR is the same track on the GT6 Gran Turismo 6 PS3 Xbox 360 Racing that came out in 2013 :D Sweet! Nice car Randy I want one.

[@mohamedmagdy4857]

putting the car name in the title spoiled the video .. we already know which car is going to win (coughvipercough)

[@thedarkaffliction8121]

maybe it wins on a track, but the contest isn't for that

[@richardwilson5404]

On the track the ACR is a beast but everywhere else it sucks

[@chevymuscle4life]

such an awesome car!!! That time is epic!!

[@simonhutton1]

That was awesome. Randy for president!

[@FarCrySis38]

That is a Viper 👊💪

[@ZeroGorDIE]

coolest car ever made

[@pedfefe]

What a time, man! I'm impressed..

[@larryhernandez769]

Excellent Randy.

[@oXj0s3Xo]

Is curious that the 3 lap times of the ACR in laguna are so different

[@arumrunner]

Randy's RaceFace was priceless on this one :-|

[@Taradash4L]

How can someone dislike this ?

[@JerseyMikeP]

They are JDM/Euro/Ford/Chevy fanboys....or they know they will never ride or afford one.

[@marioneilly4960]

So glad to see the GT350R, 1le and Viper ACR do so well.

[@davecom3]

It just goes to show how important downforce is on Laguna seca

[@Q.Lawrence]

This outta put a smile on Alejandro's face.

[@yt0500323022]

The quality of these videos make the Car & Driver lightening lap videos look like a totally amateur production. Very nice work boyz and girls!......Randy you're awesome and come off as a genuinely nice person and a consummate professional.

[@robertbelardo7087]

The Viper is a powerhouse of performance and handling, and it has a presence that is second to none. Love it!

[@LimaUniformCharlieA]

If anybody is interested in a slightly used soul, I would trade mine for an ACR.

[@broshido2745]

What a shame that manuals and Naturally Aspirated engines are dying and there goes the Viper the last supercar that did both things the best

[@Zeenithian]

Rafael Samardzic GT3RS is both manual and NA...

[@orangeman9237]

@@Zeenithian nope. GT3RS is PDK.

[@GT-gt4bf]

Majestic!

[@spincity1888]

This Viper looks absolutely stunning!

[@stoopidvideo]

VIPERS THE BEST

[@beermageddon4323]

All hail the mighty Viper. It's the car Corvettes wish they could be.

[@skullcrusherdynamite7635]

Sound of innovation and future

[@RenatoDoc]

Love the ending scenes, please make it more visible

[@davidwade5280]

mustang isnt even in the same conversation as this beast

[@Dolby109]

Keep in mind this is Best DRIVERS Car. While the Viper is obviously the fastest, and probably quite enjoyable to drive, it may not be the most enjoyable.

[@crystaltube6972]

No, but ford GT is !!

[@BrownKow100]

there's no replacement for displacement :P

[@Dreww31786]

This car is raw and untethered and its rage knows know no bounds!!!

[@emadnejati7620]

the most amazing,most beautiful most honorable and best drivers cars,viper is the end

[@Frietpan]

hey thats pretty good

[@Frietpan]

but he did a 1:28 before???

[@ethownzbh]

Yeah and a 1:30.46 before that, the age is getting to him :p I joke I joke. Randy, never stop driving.

[@ShowMeSomeTrailers]

Shut up idubbz

[@Focus_20SF]

No stop with your dumbass meme

[@DAVITALORD]

You know BMW FUCKED UP When the m4gts is 0.11 secs faster to an ss 1le

[@blurkies1]

Not when you compare prices in Europe..

[@megarafjogos]

you know dodge fucked up, when you have a 8.4l engine that only makes 600ish hp. 2017 gtr's make almost the same power with a 3.8L engine

[@DAVITALORD]

megaraf jogos twin turbos dude twin rubos 3.8 liter dose not make shit without those turbos and can u imagine that 8,4liter with 2 turbos ?

[@DAVITALORD]

megaraf jogos and all turbocharged cars suck by the way NA all the way

[@blurkies1]

David Aston Martin makes 600hp out of a 6 liter V12. What are the extra 2,4 litres for in the Viper?!

[@alexmartineau1060]

one of the most beautiful cars out there, and its American.... gives me goose bumps.

[@Viperman200221]

Sweet!

[@itsthatsebguy93]

This is like 5 seconds ahead of everything else right?

[@joanvalentine90]

5s faster than M4 gts.. wtf man

[@LegendInThaMakin]

i dont get it.. why are you surprised.. how can any bmw on the planet compete with a viper?

[@joanvalentine90]

Because they said m4 gts is the fastest bmw on track. (Not include full racing version).

[@LegendInThaMakin]

joanes bryan Only hypercars can compete with the viper on a track... the bmw is just a sports car.

[@ethownzbh]

It's just funny seeing that their priced pretty much the same here and are the same kind of car (purpose-wise) and the M4 gets crushed so hard.

[@joanvalentine90]

They need something like new ariel atom v12 to compete with that viper lol.

[@petya5314]

beautiful car

[@aaroncastleberry6185]

That right your right I'm going to subscribe

[@stephenn6657]

Wish GM would lend Dodge an 8speed auto out of the Z06. Just to see how fast the Viper really can go. (And yes it can handle the torque, bc the Z06 makes just as much.)

[@0ttoman]

Chrysler has the ZF 8 speed tranny already. It must be an active decision not to put one in it.

[@BEBNC1]

The Z06's transmission w/coolers is a trans-axle design. Significant work would have to go into placing one in a Viper....one that would Effectively work and not overheat. The ZF is just not cut out to perform in the Viper as a viable TRACK transmission. Pretty sure FCA didn't want to put that kind of money into a project like that. If you want an 'auto', a DCT is really the logical choice. Expensive, but logical.

[@JerseyMikeP]

SRT didn't want an automatic viper anyway.. In an interview: SRT President Ralph Gilles said, “Everyone is going to paddle shifts. We see that a lot. We recognize a trend, but that is not what the Viper is about. It really isn’t. The people who buy (the Viper) relish the manual, they relish the driver’s car, the raw connections to the vehicle. That is what it is about. So we are not chasing rainbows here.”

[@BEBNC1]

JerseyMikeP I remember that interview....but Gilles is/was mainly just a figurehead for the SRT lineup....of course he's going to paint car in a positive light no matter what. Only FCA's bean counters know what the deal is. Truth is, you might not be seeing the demise of the car if it targeted a larger audience. The "Manual-Only" badge of pride is putting this car in its grave. These cars were left wasting away in showrooms last year.

[@stephenn6657]

JerseryMikeP, well a whole lotta good that did. They are discontinuing the Viper in 2017. I read that potential owners complained of a lack of an automatic. Its 2016! The hellcat has an automatic, and is faster with it.

[@romancarp6427]

im gonna go on forza and lap this track faster in a p1 because i refuse to believe that it is the fastest production time

[@romancarp6427]

im back with a time of 1:28.570 which is faster. sadly the acr isnt in forza

[@805NAVE]

On grand Turismo 5 the viper ACR is slower than Mclaren MP4 12c

[@805NAVE]

On Laguna seca

[@FlatoutDodge]

That's crazy how realistic Forza is. So many factors go into a car's lap time and it looks like the game is pretty spot on

[@romancarp6427]

but wasnt that the 08 viper. the new one came out long after gt5

[@ViacheslavYaponskiy]

I love it! True car!

[@JJpoint34]

@Motor Trend can you post the whole lap from Randy's helmet POV? I know that there is a portion at the end with the credits scrolling, but it would be nice to enjoy the Viper's latest, greatest and sadly, last hurrah in its full glory. If yes, thanks!

[@name-jn3ri]

Didn't they test the 918 and P1 at Laguna Seca?

[@TADP0LE9806]

Yeah, the quickest lap Randy set in the ACR beats both of them

[@crystaltube6972]

If I where one of those car companies I would shoot myself knowing a dodge beat my million dollar super car

[@name-jn3ri]

Tristan Zipp Wow, that's truly impressive.

[@SuperGeronimo999]

Yeah, and it wasn't a fluke at all, because it hasn't been anywhere close. The 918 did a 1.29.89.... the Viper did a 1.28.65. More than a second faster. And the ACR also set records on dozens of other tracks, beating the P1 & 918.

[@jaymoe5.7]

Thats fantastic! Im glad Dodge finally realised what a monster the Viper could be, im just sad they waited till the last year of its production to unleash its full potential.

[@gentlemensclub4451]

You don’t mess with a car that’s 3000lbs ish with 645HP.

[@raymonds7492]

and steam rollers at each corner

[@TivonSanders]

I saw one of these in Dearborn, Michigan on Ford road going west bound. I was on the east bound side. A head turner indeed.

[@arjun._.bbC6]

And the Viper will always be a legend, because IT NEVER HAD AN AUTOMATIC, and set a lap record with a MANUAL. #All HailTheViper #BringBackTheManual #BringBackTheViper