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Dodge Viper ACR – Pushing the Boundaries of American Performance

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When it comes to American power, there have been quite a few cars to transcend the good old V8-powered, straight-line drag racing muscle. You probably already know that we’re talking about the original Ford GT40 and the Chevy Corvette. But, the car that pushed the boundaries of American performance the most is the Dodge Viper ACR.

By adding two more cylinders to the eight-banger formula, the Viper offered a new dimension of an American performance car. By distilling the venom further the Viper ACR became the best testament to the statement that there’s more to American power than just quarter-mile sprinting.

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Djordje Sugaris
Lifelong car lover, fancy word enthusiast. Good at combining these two. I am an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience, starting from my teens. In fact, every job I ever had was about cars one way or another. In 2013, I co-founded Autoslavia, a project covering classic car heritage and car culture in Southeastern Europe. Published on Airows, Sports Car Digest, eManuals and more.
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