Lexus RCF vs Gen 1.5 Dodge Viper
05-10-16, 06:34 PM
#16
. If you look at this video, the RC F puts it to the pavement and hits 60 mph (approximation) before the Viper. This is nothing out of the norm for this car. It does the Same in most runs against the M4. I am citing real world driving experience. The RC F TVD in track mode with traction enabled is superglue.I am sure the Viper with stability and traction control is another story. My reference is to the Pre-2013 Viper..
05-10-16, 06:36 PM
#17
This is a 2015 Viper. See how the RC F pulls harder as they start to race. Ultimately, the higher HP wins.
Pupo's 2015 Lexus RCF vs 2015 Dodge Viper - YouTube
Pupo's 2015 Lexus RCF vs 2015 Dodge Viper - YouTube
05-11-16, 05:00 AM
#20
Easy boys..I am not saying the RC F is the fastest of the two.
My point...the RC F puts the power down much better off the line than a lot of performance cars...the 0-60 times on some of these cars are only achievable under "perfect execution", which RARELY happens. The RC F is consistent for the most part from run to run with excellent off-the-line acceleration. Here's another:
My point...the RC F puts the power down much better off the line than a lot of performance cars...the 0-60 times on some of these cars are only achievable under "perfect execution", which RARELY happens. The RC F is consistent for the most part from run to run with excellent off-the-line acceleration. Here's another:
Last edited by ISF001; 05-11-16 at 05:07 AM.
05-13-16, 10:11 AM
#21
Lexus Champion
Gen 1.5 specs:
Although the 1996 model year is the beginning of the second generation, in the Viper community, the 96 RT/10 is sometimes referred to as generation 1.5 since it saw the carryover of many generation 1 parts during the model year while transitioning to generation 2 parts. The roadster relocated the exposed side exhaust pipes to a single muffler at the rear exiting via two large central tail pipes during the middle of the model year. Dodge said the reduced back pressure increased the horsepower to 415 bhp (309 kW; 421 PS) for the 96 RT/10. Torque would also increase by 23 lb·ft (31 N·m) to 488 lb·ft (662 N·m). A removable hardtop was now available along with a sliding glass window. Some steel suspension components were replaced by aluminum, resulting in a 60 lb (27 kg) weight reduction.[8]
Later in the 1996 model year, Dodge introduced the GTS, a new coupe version of the Viper. Dubbed the “double bubble”, the roof featured slightly raised sections that looked like a bubble to accommodate the usage of helmets and taking design cues from the Pete Brock designed Shelby Daytona.[9] More than 90% of the GTS was new in comparison to the RT/10 despite similar looks. The GTS would come with the same 8.0 liter V-10 engine but power would be increased to 450 hp (336 kW). The 96 GTS would be the first Viper to be equipped with airbags and also included air conditioning, power windows and door locks.[10]
The 1996 Viper GTS would be chosen as the pace car for the Indianapolis 500.[11]
05-13-16, 08:41 PM
#22
Driver School Candidate
The red and white Viper GTS in the OP's video is a gen 2, not a gen 1.5. I couldn't get a good enough look at the rims, but I think they're the second style offered on gen 2 Vipers which means this one could be a 2002 Final Edition. Either way, the Viper GTS was a full gen 2 throughout its history and came stock with 450 HP. A stock gen 2 with a halfway decent driver will run mid-12s in the 1/4 mile all day. As an aside, a new Viper (gen 5) comes with traction control and 640 HP. A decent driver should be able to manage mid-11s easily.
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