I'll bet his arms were happy when that run ended. That was quite a run. Gotta love these Vipers. But so brutal!
I'm wondering why he couldn't get over 278 kph (173 mph) on that last long straight. It was like he hit a wall. ??
Could be. I was just surprised. By ear only, you'd think it was maxxed out on speed. Just sounded like it had nothing more.
The ACR-E (Extreme) produces 1700 ft/lbs of downforce at 150 mph.
Downforce is just a force (lb), not a torque (ft-lb or lb-ft).
Interesting article I found indicated poor economy while towing an ACR Viper due to the downforce. LOL
I wish those guys luck in getting into the 6:5X time frame when they take another crack at it!
This car is a 6:40s car, getting there will be a monumental task.
You can make up speed in other areas of the track besides the back stretch.
I don't think it is.
It does not have the top end to get there.
Who the hell was driving? They were driving the shit out of it. Impressive.
Imagine if it had active aero...