Lexus RCF vs Gen 1.5 Dodge Viper
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Lexus Test Driver
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Lexus RCF vs Gen 1.5 Dodge Viper
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Very respectable run. Despite the claimed 3.3 0-60 time for the snake, off the line, the RC F is usually the faster car in video comparisons.
The Viper will catch the RC F with its 646 HP, but the Viper is absolutely terrible off the line with no traction control.
The Viper will catch the RC F with its 646 HP, but the Viper is absolutely terrible off the line with no traction control.
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This is a generation 1.5 Viper that was built in the 90s. It made about ~ 450 HP and had a 0-60 mph time of around 4.2 seconds or so. It looks like a close match on paper (and this video).
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not only do the new Vipers have traction control....they have launch control, as well.
Last edited by DrRick; 05-09-16 at 05:12 PM.
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^^^^This is Correct & it also has about the same 450 lbs. of torque. Mine's just around 500 on both, but most of these Gen. I & II Vipers are pretty close, just about 50 hp & 50 lbs. torque seperating them. In most of them you just have to roll off the line (i put 3.55 gears in mine, stock come with the 3.08's) & then get on it after a certain distance. Tires have A LOT to do with it also, i can be going 80-90mph & get on it in 4th gear & it will get squirrely with you, it's one of the Most Dangerous cars i've ever owned. The Torque will Eat you Alive if you've never been in a car that has that much. You can look on the internet about how many accidents involving Vipers & it's usually driver error & most of the time it's one car accidents. It's Not your typical just Fast high HP car. jmo
Last edited by johnnyreb; 05-09-16 at 05:10 PM.
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Dr.Rick KNOWS his Stuff Man, the Traction & Launch Control made ALL the Difference in the World on these cars THIS was supposed to be my next vehicle (blue by the way) but i just happened to see the blue mica RCF on the showroom floor when i took my wife to pick up her LS460 & well, i guess i can wait another year or two. But, i do Love my Vipers & Porsche (they always said Opposites Attract).
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Have you seen a lot of video comparisons of the RCF vs Viper where they launch off the line? This is the very first I recall ever seeing so curious reading the above 'usually the faster car"' comment if there are a bunch more? Know you certainly pay more attention to them than I do so interested in seeing some of the others.
Last edited by DaveGS4; 05-10-16 at 01:48 PM. Reason: typo
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Have you seen a lot of video comparisons of the RCF vs Viper where they launch off the line? This is the very first I recall ever seeing so curious reading the above 'usually the faster car"' comment if there are a bunch more? Know you certainly pay more attention to them than I do so interested in seeing some of the others.
I am sure the Viper with stability and traction control is another story. My reference is to the Pre-2013 Viper..
Last edited by ISF001; 05-10-16 at 04:44 PM.