Watch a few seconds of the new SRT Viper GTS-R lapping the Virginia International Raceway as part of its extensive testing program in preparation for its 2013 launch. All generations of the Viper were serious racing cars and have a long and glorious career in different GT and endurance series around the world. The new boy has some very big shoes to fill, but it seems not just ready, but itching to get cracking and eat Ferraris and Porsches at the race tracks.

Mercifully there’s no music in this video. It’s just pure V10 sounds. Splendid.

“Racing has been a significant part of the illustrious history of Viper not only with wins on the track, but also in the continued development of the street cars – and our new 2013 SRT Viper models are proof of those lessons learned,” said Ralph Gilles, President and CEO – Street and Racing Technology Brand and Motorsports, Chrysler Group LLC. “Now with our new team and the launch of the GTS-R, we’re excited and proud to begin writing more chapters in the racing history of the Viper later this summer.”

SRT Motorsports has partnered with Riley Technologies, based in Mooresville, N.C., on the design-and-build process of the new SRT Viper GTS-R.