Configured in-house by the Chrysler Group’s SRT (Street and Racing Technology) team in collaboration with professional road racers, the exclusive, street-legal and single-spec 2014 SRT Viper TA (Time Attack) package is specifically built for the performance enthusiast driver who likes to exercise their machines at the more than 150 road-race courses around North America.
Less than one year since the long-awaited world debut of the new 2013 SRT Viper at the New York International Auto Show, the 2014 SRT Viper TA is set to make its public debut on March 27, 2013 on the same show floor at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.
Based on the SRT Viper model – the lightest vehicle in the lineup, the 2014 SRT Viper TA package builds upon the legendary on-track capability of the American hand-built supercar using a majority of pre-developed components straight from the SRT stable, that are combined into a carefully balanced package that extract the most out of the Viper ultralow center of gravity, 50/50 weight distribution and largest contact patch in the production car world.
“The new 2014 SRT Viper TA is being engineering for the dedicated track enthusiast, who still wants to drive to the track and take their hobby to the next level” said Ralph Gilles, President and CEO – SRT Brand and Motorsports, Chrysler Group LLC. “We’re re-launching some of the fastest production-built cars that people can buy straight from the factory. Our engineers revised the suspension settings to refocus the Viper specifically for track duty, using a blend of components from the GTS and the SRT models, add in the extensively developed aero package and the new Time Attack package is born. We’re not only saluting the existing capabilities of our current models, we’re also targeting another niche in our customer base with a tremendously capable track machine.”
The suspension on the 2014 SRT Viper TA is uniquely tuned and upgraded specifically for on-track usage and to maximize the performance of the Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires which are mounted on ultra-lightweight, multi-spoke Sidewinder II wheels. A two-mode Bilstein Damptronic suspension system features firmer levels of damping and a smaller spread between modes than what is found on the current Viper GTS models.
Shock dampers, springs and road racing derived stabilizer bars have been retuned for optimal on-track performance. The standard aluminum structural X-brace is replaced with a lighter carbon fiber brace that effectively ties the four corners of the engine compartment together and contributes to the 50-percent increase in torsional rigidity and stiffness across the Viper lineup.
Based on the outstanding performance of the world-class brake system on the 2013 SRT Viper, SRT engineers are working in parallel with Brembo on a system that increases thermal capacity and optimizes heat dissipation providing improved extreme use. The brake calipers on the 2014 SRT Viper TA feature a black anodized finish with the Viper logo shown in Crusher Orange.
The unmistakable exterior of the SRT Viper TA features exclusive Crusher Orange paint with black 2D TA logos behind both front wheels, black Stryker logo on the front fascia and matte black, ultra-lightweight Sidewinder II wheels.
An advanced exterior aerodynamics package includes carbon fiber front splitters and rear spoiler, while a carbon fiber rear applique accentuates the rear width proportions and adds another level of detail.
Under the hood of the 2014 SRT Viper TA is the handcrafted, all-aluminum 8.4-liter, mid-front
V-10 overhead-valve engine. Performance ratings are 640 horsepower and 600 lb.-ft. of torque – the most torque of any naturally aspirated sports-car engine in the world.
Inside, the performance driver-oriented cabin of the 2014 SRT Viper TA uses the same standard premium ballistic fabric racing seats from Sabelt, featuring a lightweight fiberglass shell created by a state-of-the-art resin transfer molding technology for mass reduction and long-term durability. Both driver and passenger seats can also accommodate a 3- or 6-point harness for racing belts.
The standard black interior combination includes unique Crusher Orange accent stitching on the cloth seats, instrument panel (through the cowl), center stack, console, pull brake, shifter boot, shifter head, steering wheel and upper doors.
Curb weight is an estimated 3,348 pounds.
Only 33 units of the 2014 SRT Viper TA in Crusher Orange will be built at the Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit, beginning in third quarter 2013.
type--------------------------Series Production Car
released at--------------------2013 New York Auto Show
built at
------------------------Detroit, USA
engine------------------------90ยบ V10
position
----------------------Front, Logitunal
aspiration
--------------------Natural
block material---------------Aluminum Alloy
valvetrain--------------------OHV, 2 Valves per Cyl w/VVT
fuel feed-
--------------------Multi-Port Electronic Injection
displacement-----------------8400 cc / 512.60 in³
bore
-------------------------103.0 mm / 4.055 in
stroke-----------------------100.6 mm / 3.96 in
compression-----------------10.2:1
power-----------------------
477.2 kw / 640 bhp @ 6150 rpm
specific output----------------76.19 bhp per litre
bhp/weight------------------
421.05 bhp per tonne
torque-------------------
813.5 nm / 600 ft lbs @ 4950 rpm
redline---------------------
6200
body / frame-----------------
RIM & Aluminum Panels over Steel Spaceframe
driven wheels-----------------RWD
wheel type--------------------Forged Aluminum
front tires-----
---------------- 295/30ZR18 Pirelli P Zero
rear tires-----------------------P355/30ZR19 Pirelli P Zero
front brakes--------------------Brembro Discs w/4-Piston Calipers
f brake size---------------------32 x 355.6 mm / 1.3 x 14 in
rear brakes
--------------------Brembro Discs w/Twin-Piston Calipers
r brake size---------------------32 x 355 mm / 1.3 x 14.0 in
front wheels---------------------F 45.7 x 26.7 cm / 18 x 10.5 in
rear wheels
---------------------R 48.3 x 33.0 cm / 19 x 13 in
steering--------------------------Power-assisted rack-and-pinion
f suspension---------------------A-Arms w/Bilstein DampTronic Select Shock Absorbers
r suspension--------------------A-Arms wBilstein DampTronic Select Shock Absorbers
curb weight---------------------1520 kg / 3348 lbs
weight distro--------------------49.6 % / 50 %
wheelbase----------------------2510 mm / 98.8 in
front track
---------------------62.9 mm / 2.5 in
rear track
---------------------61.0 mm / 2.4 in
length
------------------------175.7 mm / 6.9 in
width
-------------------------76.4 mm / 3.0 in
height
--------------------------49.1 mm / 1.9 in
transmission---------------------Tremec TR6060 6-Speed Manual
gear ratios----------------------2.26:1, 1.58:1, 1.19:1, 1.00:1, 0.77:1, 0.63:1
final drive
---------------------3.07:1
drag
------------------- 0.365 Cd
fuel capacity------------------- 70 litres or 18.48 gal.
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