dodge brings back the viper for you to play withThe Viper is back! OK. Maybe not really.Instead, Dodge has partnered with LEGO and Microsoft to feature the 2016 Viper ACR across both digital and physical mediums. The collaboration introduces a physical LEGO Technic kit alongside an exclusive build-themed livery for players in Forza Horizon 6.Digital Drive Meets Physical BuildThe crossover bridges open-world sim-racing with hands-on scale modeling. Players accessing Forza Horizon 6 can download the 2016 Dodge Viper ACR featuring an exclusive LEGO Technic scheme.AdvertisementAdvertisementOn the physical side, the LEGO Technic Dodge Viper GTS-R Sports Car (#42234) is now available globally. The 805-piece kit replicates key mechanical elements of the race car, including:An operational V10 engine layout with moving pistonsFunctional rear differential and steering assembliesOpening hood, doors, and a prominent rear wing elementAccording to Dodge CEO Matt McAlear, the partnership aims to engage performance enthusiasts across generations by connecting physical building toys with digital driving environments.Anatomy of a Track LegendThe fifth-generation Viper ACR (American Club Racer) remains one of the most aggressive road-legal track cars produced by an American automaker. First introduced for the 1999 model year as a derivative of the Viper GTS, the ACR badge was created with a single objective: uncompromising aerodynamic efficiency and circuit speed.FeatureSpecificationEngine8.4-Liter All-Aluminum Naturally Aspirated V10Horsepower645 hp @ 6,200 RPMTorque600 lb-ft @ 5,000 RPMTransmission6-Speed Tremec TR6060 ManualBrakingBrembo Carbon Ceramic Matrix rotorsDodge's New Copperhead Sports Car Will Start Where The Viper Left OffDodge's New Copperhead Sports Car Will Start Where The Viper Left OffDodge may finally be preparing a true flagship performance car again, and this time it looks like the brand is reaching back into its Viper-era playbook for inspiration. During Stellantis' 2026 Investor Day presentations, Dodge reportedly showed media an early full-scale styling model for a new range-topping coupe called the Copperhead. The car hasn't been officially revealed yet, and photography was prohibited during the preview, but early descriptions suggest Dodge is working on something far more aggressive than the current Charger lineup.Avery AndersonAvery AndersonAdvertisementAdvertisementDuring its production run, the 2016 Viper ACR established lap records across six major North American road courses, including WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Sonoma Raceway, and Virginia International Speedway. Fitted with its signature Extreme Aero package, the car generated up to 1,533 lbs (nearly one ton) of downforce at top speed-a level of functional grip that set the benchmark for street-legal sports cars of its era.