[IvoryCat]

Remember, Vipers are only sold as manuals for a reason. It's a challenge and takes a skilled driver to tame it. What would've kowalski done folks? I respect the A8 and understand if someone has an ailment and has no option. But, I ordered the manual knowing it was a few tenth slower. If you hit the track often there's usually a 6spd shootout or if it's just t&t the manual guys will find each other and try to pair up. I've only done five 1/4 mile passes and rowed an 11.4. It has more in it, but it's up to me to get it out of this monster.

 

[IvoryCat]

QUOTE="huggytree, post: 303697, member: 749"]why does a z06 come in a A8?
why do Ferrari and Lamborghini come in automatics?

at some point you will be unable to compete with a manual and will get tired of A8's kicking your *ss.......Shelby now makes an automatic......and maybe the next gt500 will be an auto option too.....maybe a twin turbo 6 w/ an A9??

manual is fun....but is it worth being slower?[/QUOTE]


Well that time has NOT come for the Viper ACR. The 2016 Viper ACR holds more track records than any other production car in the WORLD! Did I mention all production Vipers are manuals? A Viper holds more records than the Z06, Ferrari, Porsche 918, Shelby etc... Look it up on Road and Track Viper ACR sets 13 track records. Even in this day and age a manual is very relevant and it takes more skill to master them.

As I stated before I respect the A8's and eventually cars like the Tesla's and IPhones on wheels will be the norm, but not for this guy. I've yet to get my *ss kicked by any street car.

 

[IvoryCat]

Well that time has NOT come for the Viper ACR. The 2016 Viper ACR holds more track records than any other production car in the WORLD! Did I mention all production Vipers are manuals? A Viper holds more records than the Z06, Ferrari, Porsche 918, Shelby etc... Look it up on Road and Track Viper ACR sets 13 track records. Even in this day and age a manual is very relevant and it takes more skill to master them.

As I stated before I respect the A8's and eventually cars like the Tesla's and IPhones on wheels will be the norm, but not for this guy. I've yet to get my *ss kicked by any street car.

Then you haven't raced a hellcat with the A8 yet have you? [/QUOTE]


I think you're missing the point... No doubt the A8's are badass! There are members on here that get every ounce of power out of their A8's and should be very proud of there accomplishments. Then there's the other half... I guarantee it won't be yours going around me. Have you ever taken your A8 to the track, any video?