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Dodge Viper SRT-10 ACR (EU)

GT1 (2000s)Dodge
600 hp
Horsepower
1490 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2008
Year

Dodge Viper SRT-10 ACR (EU) (GT1 (2000s))

The Dodge Viper SRT-10 ACR (EU) is an American muscle-car icon turned serious track weapon, built around an enormous naturally aspirated V10 and an unapologetically old-school rear-wheel-drive layout. The ACR package strips the Viper down and sharpens it up with aggressive aero, suspension tuning, and lightweight components, while the EU version reflects the market-specific variant seen in Assetto Corsa content.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 8.4L naturally aspirated V10, mid-front mounted, longitudinal

  • Total Output: ~600 hp (447 kW)

  • Redline: ~6,100 rpm

  • Transmission: 6-speed manual

  • Weight: ~1,490 kg

  • Dimensions: ~4,459 mm long × 1,925 mm wide × 1,212 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,510 mm

  • Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup-style performance slicks on forged wheels

  • Brakes: Large ventilated discs with high-performance calipers

  • Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Viper ACR is a raw, high-grip, high-commitment track car that rewards confidence and punishes hesitation. It has massive mechanical bite, serious aero balance, and a front end that loves commitment once the tires are up to temperature. Compared with more modern GT machinery, it feels heavier and more analog, but the payoff is a huge sense of stability and an old-school muscle-car character that makes every lap memorable.

Engine & Sound: The 8.4-liter V10 is the star of the show, delivering a deep, thunderous growl at low rpm before building into a metallic, angry bellow as revs rise. Throttle response is immediate and the torque curve is broad, so the car pulls hard off slower corners without needing frantic gear changes. In sim form, the sound and vibration of the V10 are a huge part of the experience.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Strong front-end grip and big aero help it rotate, but it still prefers decisive inputs and a committed line.

  • Traction: Excellent straight-line traction for a big V10 coupe, though it can step out quickly if you are abrupt with throttle on corner exit.

  • Braking: Serious stopping power, but the car's weight means brake zones need respect and good modulation.

  • Top Speed: Strong on fast circuits thanks to the V10's torque and long gearing, though aero drag can limit outright terminal speed.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it with commitment and patience. Let the front tires do their work, trail brake carefully, and roll onto the throttle progressively as the car straightens. It shines on faster, flowing tracks where its aero and stability can be fully exploited.

Livery & Aesthetics: The Viper ACR is instantly recognizable with its long hood, wide stance, oversized rear wing, and unmistakably aggressive splitter package. It looks every bit the track-focused special — intimidating, purposeful, and pure Dodge attitude. The EU variant keeps the same brutal presence while giving sim racers a distinctive version of the legendary ACR.

Whether you're chasing hot laps, club racing, or just want one of the most iconic American V10 machines ever made, the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ACR (EU) delivers huge character and a thrilling, old-school track-day experience.