Raced a Viper

[Brian]

Today I was driving home when I saw an older 92-95 body style viper up ahead. I sped up and caught him just as he took the turn from union to austin bluffs. We both got on it hard through the turn and onto the straight. I was surprised to find that he didn't pull on me as I had expected.In fact, I was pulling him in by the top of the gear. We got next to each other and toyed around some more, but nothing big. I chatted with the driver for a bit as we both admired the rides, then we were off our separate ways. Pretty cool experience. I never thought I would be driving a car that could hang with a viper in stock form.

For the record the RT/10 of that generation had

RT/10
Standard Engine 8.0L 400 hp V10
Horsepower 400
Torque (lb-ft) 480

[stu]

Those year Vipers weren't all that fast I thought. I was under the impression that my Integra could have beaten one with an excellent launch, or from a roll.

[Brian]

No idea. They had 400hp, but I don't know the weight. We only got on it till the top of second (about 80), and he didn't pull at all. I was actually bringing him in before we had to slow down. I may have taken him given more room, who knows. Never raced one before.

[Brian]

I think I recall seeing one at bandi running around a 13.x, but that was a long time ago.

[JL LGT]

Trader!

*cough* nice run.....nice friggin car.

Any aftermarket parts left over from the LGT you'd like to part with?

[powder311]

union and austin bluffs?is that green mountain?

[Richard T]

it's in colorado springs - really close to palmer park (the actual park) and UCCS

[Skaterkid]

The new Vette is faster than the older Viper was by just a tad according to magazine tests. He's got more torque but you've got more top end.

[Brian]

The top end pull really surprised me in the new vette. I expected it to be like most v8's and pull like crazy then fall flat on its face. This car definitely likes rpms

[BluByU]

Nice run/car! So when are you going to change your name :)

[Th3Cleaner]

The new vettes are sweet... they are cool and fast and they have a ton of raw power.

[sbiggi]

Most Vipers I have seen and raced at Bandi run low 14's, every now and then they will run 13's.

I think most people dont realize how slow the stock "high horsepower" american cars are up here.

[rmcdaniels]

Vipers seem to be really sensitive to atmospheric conditions, here at sea level they run 11-12's, but on a really hot and humid day I can spank one. On a cool, dry day, probably not. I'm glad my favorite drag strip is out in the swamp.

[stu]

The only Vipers I've ever seen run lower than a 14 were modded, but that's just because the guys don't ever get on it. I've seen the newest Viper run a 14.00. It makes me sad.

[rmcdaniels]

Wow, that sucks! I'd be pissed if I bought a Viper and it was slow as hell. Makes me glad I live down here.

[sbiggi]

Wow, that sucks! I'd be pissed if I bought a Viper and it was slow as hell. Makes me glad I live down here.

Makes me glad I live up here because I can stomp $80k cars. (that was a $$ guestimate)

[Nate]

Wow, that sucks! I'd be pissed if I bought a Viper and it was slow as hell. Makes me glad I live down here.

We're glad too, hahah, jk :)

[ridin18s]

was the viper a teal green color?

[InRox01]

The only Vipers I've ever seen run lower than a 14 were modded, but that's just because the guys don't ever get on it. I've seen the newest Viper run a 14.00. It makes me sad.
Some dude I knew who dealt with vipers said their more likely to get rolled the first year their bought than any other car.... 'burnout:

[Brian]

No, it was red.

was the viper a teal green color?