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Old 12-17-2012, 06:09 AM
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<HGROUP class=title>Comparison:2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vs. 2013 SRT Viper GTS

Monsters' Brawl Redux: America's Top Superfreaks of Nature Get It On

</HGROUP>By Jonny Lieberman | Photos By William Walker | December 17, 2012 |

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Engine8.4L V10
Power640 hp / 600 lb-ft
TransmissionManual

Seats2 adults
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MSRP$97,395


“To see others suffer does one good, to make others suffer even more: Without cruelty there is no festival.” – Friedrich Nietzsche
<META content="2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 2013 SRT Viper GTS Front Parked" itemprop="name"><META content=http://image.motortrend.com/f/roadtests/coupes/1212_2013_chevrolet_corvette_zr1_srt_viper_gts/45663420/2013-Chevrolet-Corvette-ZR1-2013-SRT-Viper-GTS-front-parked.jpg itemprop="contentUrl">My first big story at Motor Trend pitted the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 against a Porsche 911 Turbo. Much to most peoples’ surprise, the Porsche was faster in a straight line, yet the mighty American absolutely wiped the track with that German missile. We stuck Justin Bell behind the wheel of both, and he made the Corvette go 3.6 seconds per lap faster around Big Willow than the Porsche Turbo. A year later, during the 2011 Best Driver’s Car competition, a Corvette Z06 with sticky, semi-slick Cup tires ran away from the rest of the field, posting a freaky fast 1:34.40 lap time with Randy Pobst behind the wheel. Not only was that time almost 2 seconds per lap faster than the second-fastest car (the Ferrari 458 Italia, 1:36.20) but the 505-hp Z06 had less power than the second- through fifth-place cars (458, Audi R8 GT, Lexus LFA, Nissan GT-R). Today, for the first time ever, we get our hands on the 638-horsepower, 604-lb-ft ZR1 with those same sticky, 80 treadwear Michelin Pilot Sport Cup ZP tires. And we think we’ve found a worthy competitor
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<META content="2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 2013 SRT Viper GTS Rear 2" itemprop="name"><META content=http://image.motortrend.com/f/roadtests/coupes/1212_2013_chevrolet_corvette_zr1_srt_viper_gts/45663462/2013-Chevrolet-Corvette-ZR1-2013-SRT-Viper-GTS-rear-2.jpg itemprop="contentUrl">Say hello to the 2013 SRT Viper GTS. But don’t make eye contact, or it will bite you. That’s the truth. Chrysler’s made much noise about how it’s gone and civilized the infamous snake. In a word, hogwash. The Viper might now have traction and stability control, but I’ll place my hand on whatever sacred book you like and swear that SRT brought in the Marquis de Sade as a consultant. Remember, no matter what software it’s running, the Viper still has an 8.4-liter V-10 now spitting out 640 horses and 600 lb-ft of torque, the latter of which isn’t available until 5000 rpm, aka when all hell has already broken loose. That power number is up 40 horses compared to the last Viper. And as you may recall, a 2010 Dodge Viper ACR is the current Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca production car record-holder. Er, I should say was, because one of the two cars you’re reading about broke the ACR’s record by more than two-tenths of a second on December 11, 2012, with Randy Pobst behind the wheel. I’ll save those details until later in the article. For now, let’s talk turkey about America’s two most ferocious supercars.
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Of Course, my answer goes without questions, ZR1.
 
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Old 12-17-2012, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by MAMONTE
Of Course, my answer goes without questions, ZR1.

I have questions Mod `Michael I always have questions Tell us why you chose the ZR-1 Why do you think it's better ?

I do like the design of the Viper & the sounds of the V-10, but I also chose the ZR-1....I'd love to have both to compare, but I'd be happy `if I could find a dealer to let me test drive both of them b-4 I decide (That is, after I hit the Big Lotto) LOL (It is a super dream 4-Sure)

Thanks Michael, for your post
 
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Viper, not a fan of the zr1
 
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This is a no-brainer...ZR1
 
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Old 12-17-2012, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 03JGMonte
Viper, not a fan of the zr1

aaaaaaaaaaaaah `Mike, yes the freedom of choice 4-Sure..
I'm just happy that we have choices `if we only had the $'s to buy one of them 4-Sure

What do you like the SRT more then the ZR'1 ?
Why aren't you a fan of the Vette ?

Oh, U 4-got to vote in the poll...Help the SRT out & Vote in the Poll
 
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Originally Posted by 03SSLE
This is a no-brainer...ZR1

LoL `Mike, then I shouldn't have had a problem voting, but I did (LOL) No Brain------------`er I must have got lucky & voted 4 the ZR`1, but I'd be happy with either (if I could win one or someone gave me one as a gift) WoW...That's a dream I'd like 2 come true 4-Real
 
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Originally Posted by 03SSLE
For me this is a no-brainer...ZR1
There you go 'Space...
 
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Originally Posted by 03SSLE
There you go 'Space...
LoL `Mike, yes I'm always on the `go & I use`Energizer batteries 2 LOL
 
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After reading the article, I choose both. The Viper is faster, more composed on the track, yet very aggressive. It throws you around like a rabbid dog. The Corvette beat out all the supercars in its class when Motor Trend tested it. Between these two it is hard to choose, I like the looks of the Corvette a lot better, it is better know and more popular, because its predicessors *spell check* cost less. The Corvette is much more fun to to drive on an everyday basis, but the switch up and tear up the track. The Dodge/Chrysler Viper is more of a track car to me. Both perform so closely that is hard to choose just one. The viper is much more of a driver car, while the Corvette gives you a powerful car and fun car to take on a long drive in the Mountains. For both, the price of the Corvette makes me much more hopeful. But I don't like two seaters, I am too claustrophobic...*spell check*
 


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