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1999 Dodge Viper GTS:
Engine: 7,997cc V10 OHV
Power: 449bhp @ 5,200RPM & 489.66 ft-lbs @ 3,700RPM
Transmission: Manual 6-Speed
Drivetrain: Front-Engine/Rear-Wheel-Drive
Tires: Sport Mediums
Weight: 1,569kg
Power Weight Ratio: 3.442
Driving Aids: TCS & ASM
Price: 78,000cr (as tested)
Test Course: 0-60: 4.20|0-100: 9.3160-400M: 12.31 @ 116mph|0-1000M: 22.30 @ 152mph|Speed: 191.33mph
Mid-Field Raceway: T1: 26.055| T2: 51.028| Overall: 1'21.322| Max Speed: 150mph
High Speed Ring: T1: 42.148| Overall: 1'17.913| Max Speed: 158mph
Synopsis: The Viper GTS has always been one of my favorite American sportscars, but I've always been too afraid to drive it, fearing it would spin out like crazy at the tap of the D-pad (like in previous games). But that wasn't the case this time around. The Viper showed me a great deal of control, but I guess that would actually derive from the ASM. It's perhaps the fastest stock car I've driven in GT4, and is also perhaps one of the most expensive cars I've boughti in GT4. But the performance definately backs up the price. Overall, the Viper is well rounded. Though, there were times in Mid-Field and Speed Ring to where I actually over-steered. The Viper doesn't react well under sudden velocity changes (eg. The first S-turn at Mid-Field and the S-turn at Speed Ring). But it also pulls hard out of every turn, which is a definate plus, and is something that salvaged the lap time.
2000 Chevrolet C5 Corvette Z06:
Engine: 5,665cc V8 OHV
Power: 379bhp @ 6,000RPM & 358.02 ft-lbs @ 4,800RPM
Transmission: Manual 6-Speed
Drivetrain: Front-Engine/Rear-Wheel-Drive
Tires: Sports Mediums
Weight: 1,409kg
Power Weight Ratio: 3.663
Driving Aids: TCS & ASM
Price: 53,570cr (as tested)
Test Course: 0-60: 4.07|0-100: 10.22|0-400: 12.54 @ 112mph|0-1000M: 22.82 @ 147mph|Speed: 180.10mph
Mid-Field Raceway: T1: 25.511| T2: 49.837| Overall: 1'20.574| Max Speed: 150mph
High Speed Ring: T1: 41.451| Overall: 1'18.150| Max Speed: 162mph
Synopsis: I feel right at home with the Corvette Z06. I have one in Gran Turismo Mode, which I've racked up 3,000 miles on. I call it the "Vetteran." But yeah, unlike the GTS, I'm no stranger to the Z06, perhaps giving it a distinct advantage, but the GTS has a 70bhp advantage. The Z06 ran smoothly on every course. I was suprised how the Z06 rang up a 12.5 in the 400M test. I was also suprised that the Vette beat the Viper in 0-60. I really don't see any cons when it comes to the Vette's performance in comparison to the GTS. It reacted well to everything Mid-Field and Speed Ring threw at it. Once out of 4 laps at Mid-Field the Vette's rear-wheels spun wildly through the S-turn, almost, nearly drifting the entire turn. But I caught it and saved the lap time.
Overall: The Corvette Z06 is the winner hands down. It registered better lap times at a lower price. Not only this, but I've tuned both cars (GTS and Z06) up to 570hp, using superchargers. I ran them at the 400M test. The Viper rang up a 10.5, while the Vette rang up 10.3. Top speeds were also significantly different, in the Vette's favor. The Z06 has great bang for the buck performance and awesome long term performance, somewhat unmatched by any other American sportscar of its caliber.
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Engine: 7,997cc V10 OHV
Power: 449bhp @ 5,200RPM & 489.66 ft-lbs @ 3,700RPM
Transmission: Manual 6-Speed
Drivetrain: Front-Engine/Rear-Wheel-Drive
Tires: Sport Mediums
Weight: 1,569kg
Power Weight Ratio: 3.442
Driving Aids: TCS & ASM
Price: 78,000cr (as tested)
Test Course: 0-60: 4.20|0-100: 9.3160-400M: 12.31 @ 116mph|0-1000M: 22.30 @ 152mph|Speed: 191.33mph
Mid-Field Raceway: T1: 26.055| T2: 51.028| Overall: 1'21.322| Max Speed: 150mph
High Speed Ring: T1: 42.148| Overall: 1'17.913| Max Speed: 158mph
Synopsis: The Viper GTS has always been one of my favorite American sportscars, but I've always been too afraid to drive it, fearing it would spin out like crazy at the tap of the D-pad (like in previous games). But that wasn't the case this time around. The Viper showed me a great deal of control, but I guess that would actually derive from the ASM. It's perhaps the fastest stock car I've driven in GT4, and is also perhaps one of the most expensive cars I've boughti in GT4. But the performance definately backs up the price. Overall, the Viper is well rounded. Though, there were times in Mid-Field and Speed Ring to where I actually over-steered. The Viper doesn't react well under sudden velocity changes (eg. The first S-turn at Mid-Field and the S-turn at Speed Ring). But it also pulls hard out of every turn, which is a definate plus, and is something that salvaged the lap time.
2000 Chevrolet C5 Corvette Z06:
Engine: 5,665cc V8 OHV
Power: 379bhp @ 6,000RPM & 358.02 ft-lbs @ 4,800RPM
Transmission: Manual 6-Speed
Drivetrain: Front-Engine/Rear-Wheel-Drive
Tires: Sports Mediums
Weight: 1,409kg
Power Weight Ratio: 3.663
Driving Aids: TCS & ASM
Price: 53,570cr (as tested)
Test Course: 0-60: 4.07|0-100: 10.22|0-400: 12.54 @ 112mph|0-1000M: 22.82 @ 147mph|Speed: 180.10mph
Mid-Field Raceway: T1: 25.511| T2: 49.837| Overall: 1'20.574| Max Speed: 150mph
High Speed Ring: T1: 41.451| Overall: 1'18.150| Max Speed: 162mph
Synopsis: I feel right at home with the Corvette Z06. I have one in Gran Turismo Mode, which I've racked up 3,000 miles on. I call it the "Vetteran." But yeah, unlike the GTS, I'm no stranger to the Z06, perhaps giving it a distinct advantage, but the GTS has a 70bhp advantage. The Z06 ran smoothly on every course. I was suprised how the Z06 rang up a 12.5 in the 400M test. I was also suprised that the Vette beat the Viper in 0-60. I really don't see any cons when it comes to the Vette's performance in comparison to the GTS. It reacted well to everything Mid-Field and Speed Ring threw at it. Once out of 4 laps at Mid-Field the Vette's rear-wheels spun wildly through the S-turn, almost, nearly drifting the entire turn. But I caught it and saved the lap time.
Overall: The Corvette Z06 is the winner hands down. It registered better lap times at a lower price. Not only this, but I've tuned both cars (GTS and Z06) up to 570hp, using superchargers. I ran them at the 400M test. The Viper rang up a 10.5, while the Vette rang up 10.3. Top speeds were also significantly different, in the Vette's favor. The Z06 has great bang for the buck performance and awesome long term performance, somewhat unmatched by any other American sportscar of its caliber.
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