that was incredibly staged. The driver of the Viper took every turn extremely wide missing every Apex and allowing the BMW to pass. Then on the last straight-away the Viper seemingly can't out accelerate it and they come across the line perfectly together. Clarkson even says that the Vipers problem is under-steer. I own a Viper and I can tell you that understeering a viper is not its problem... the problem is the exact opposite.
Don't forget that different cars are suited better to different tracks. This was filmed on The Streets of Willow Springs in CA which is a small and EXTREMELY technical track that favors smaller cars.
I had my first performance driving school out there years ago and I was embarrassing v8 Mustangs and 944 Porsches in my weasely 2.0 VW Jetta.
Now, if they had crossed the street and raced on the big track, the Viper would've crushed the M Roadster. Too many long straights.
I don't think the video was staged, but we all know the viper has more potential than what was displayed. Biggest drawback to the the viper is the lack of downforce, and chrysler reserves that for the acr.
commenting on the statement when he said the z4m felt better than the z06....I drove both and I will agree w/ jeremy here that the z4m FEELS better. The z06 feels disconnected by any european standard. Yes I know the z06 would rock any M car in a straightline, twists, and even in reverse!
hahaha, all you people complaining that the race "wasn't fair" for the dodge fail to understand. a convertible with this engine, chassis and overall performance is on paper the born loser in this contest. yet it absolutely kills the dodge on the track.
american cars are just rubbish as soon as you look at the overall performance you get.
what a horrible review of both cars. I'm starting to get tired of Top Gear and taking cars and simply reviewing what fits to make the show 'entertaining'.
Haha, Jeremy is a scammer. The Viper will slaughter this little BMW rag top. Who in their right mind would race a convertible? Pathetic attempt Jeremy.
If you have driven both cars, you'd know what you're saying. But in all actuality, you're just speculating. I'm no Viper fan, but I know how fast these cars are. Try watching Top Gear and see where both of these cars are on their board.
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19Julz76 2 days ago
that was incredibly staged. The driver of the Viper took every turn extremely wide missing every Apex and allowing the BMW to pass. Then on the last straight-away the Viper seemingly can't out accelerate it and they come across the line perfectly together. Clarkson even says that the Vipers problem is under-steer. I own a Viper and I can tell you that understeering a viper is not its problem... the problem is the exact opposite.
CTSV4MEE 5 months ago
600 Hp viper vs 330 Hp M
I guess BMW done the job well
I'm american by the way lol XD
FuckinMetal3694 8 months ago
Different cars for different tracks... fucking British people.... Although I own a 09' Z4M I feel this video is biased.
bumfist88 1 year ago 2
Don't forget that different cars are suited better to different tracks. This was filmed on The Streets of Willow Springs in CA which is a small and EXTREMELY technical track that favors smaller cars.
I had my first performance driving school out there years ago and I was embarrassing v8 Mustangs and 944 Porsches in my weasely 2.0 VW Jetta.
Now, if they had crossed the street and raced on the big track, the Viper would've crushed the M Roadster. Too many long straights.
ScroogeM 1 year ago
@ScroogeM
What are you talking about?!? This is the BIG TRACK and there's no WAY a BMW can take a VIPER Overther. THIS IS SO BIASED, IT'S PATHETIC!!!
X10Viper 4 months ago
I love my little Z4M! Go Stig! :D
nickcigich 1 year ago 2
I think the z4m looks like shit.
bakalakastan 1 year ago
I don't think the video was staged, but we all know the viper has more potential than what was displayed. Biggest drawback to the the viper is the lack of downforce, and chrysler reserves that for the acr.
commenting on the statement when he said the z4m felt better than the z06....I drove both and I will agree w/ jeremy here that the z4m FEELS better. The z06 feels disconnected by any european standard. Yes I know the z06 would rock any M car in a straightline, twists, and even in reverse!
krnnerdboi 1 year ago
this just proves that the stig is GOD. we all know the viper is quicker. thank you and good night
polaroid91 2 years ago
@polaroid91 yeah, only in a straight line.
secretwmp 1 year ago
but the BMW M series z4 costs like 116k right? i would probably go for the 91k dodge viper if its just as fast...
teofthe 2 years ago
The Z4M is no more available but I think it was about 55K not 116K....
MarMPB 2 years ago
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AdamsJoshua85 1 year ago
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@teofthe more like 45k for the z4m
AdamsJoshua85 1 year ago
@teofthe fuck no, its like £45 000
AtomicCheese92 1 year ago
@teofthe HAHAHA 116k !!!!!!!!!!!!!! fake
marcan14570 1 year ago
hahaha, all you people complaining that the race "wasn't fair" for the dodge fail to understand. a convertible with this engine, chassis and overall performance is on paper the born loser in this contest. yet it absolutely kills the dodge on the track.
american cars are just rubbish as soon as you look at the overall performance you get.
panicjoe 2 years ago
what a horrible review of both cars. I'm starting to get tired of Top Gear and taking cars and simply reviewing what fits to make the show 'entertaining'.
fitchesbass 2 years ago
that race was pure bullshit, just see the difference between jeremys and the other chump drive, if jeremy drives the viper, it will kill the bmw
diegofuler123 2 years ago
Haha, Jeremy is a scammer. The Viper will slaughter this little BMW rag top. Who in their right mind would race a convertible? Pathetic attempt Jeremy.
valereydyachuk 2 years ago
honestly, this is either bullshit or the gt5p physics simulation is crap. ;)
oooodaxteroooo 2 years ago
In a straight line on a corner biased track the bmw wouldnt be.
burritomaker69 2 years ago
If you have driven both cars, you'd know what you're saying. But in all actuality, you're just speculating. I'm no Viper fan, but I know how fast these cars are. Try watching Top Gear and see where both of these cars are on their board.
valereydyachuk 2 years ago
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s3ood10 3 years ago