GTS-R vs. Comp Coupe vs. ACR-X

[JackDud]

Despite my long and strong passionate love affair with the Viper, I've been pretty 'in the dark' regarding professional track racing with the viper. What, nowadays, is the best track car out of these three? I know it's a very vague and general question, but I'm not even sure where to start. My understanding is power/performance is variable from one CC to the next, depending on the team, and the same probably went for the GTS-R? And I know we haven't really seen much from the ACR-X yet, so it may be hard to answer still, but I hear that the CCs are better performers? There may not be a concrete answer here (so many variables and different race regulations and power restriction) but, any info would be appreciated!

 

[bushido]

I heard that the GST-R is 3 seconds faster than the ACR. At Willow Springs Raceway. Steve Millen posted the fastest ACR lap time of 1:29 over there..

 

[plumcrazy]

i think acrsteve who has driven all of them said the CC is the fastest

 

[CitySnake]

i think acrsteve who has driven all of them said the CC is the fastest

Don't think he's tried the ACR X yet, but of the other 2, I think the weight of the CC overcame any of the most recent Gen upgrades.

If you've got he $, I don't see why you wouldn't want an ACR X.

 

[Leslie]

Saw the ACRx's and the CC's running at Gingerman this past weekend, times looked close..but then again, there is a big difference on hp...especially with the World Challenge Viper that I saw there, over 100hp more.

I would also think once the ACRx drivers get some seat time there will be a change too.

 

[plumcrazy]

Don't think he's tried the ACR X yet, but of the other 2, I think the weight of the CC overcame any of the most recent Gen upgrades.

If you've got he $, I don't see why you wouldn't want an ACR X.

correct, it was the ACR he talked about, not the X

 

[Simms]

Saw the ACRx's and the CC's running at Gingerman this past weekend, times looked close..but then again, there is a big difference on hp...especially with the World Challenge Viper that I saw there, over 100hp more.

I would also think once the ACRx drivers get some seat time there will be a change too.

Do the CC's have any restrictions on them? I guess I'm asking the difference between a CC running Viper Days verse World Challenge.

 

[Leslie]

Do the CC's have any restrictions on them? I guess I'm asking the difference between a CC running Viper Days verse World Challenge.

I am not sure what all of them are...but example, I asked Tom what gears he had in his CC...stock he says, can't change them.

Found this website with specs:
DaimlerChrysler Dodge Viper Competition Coupe: Home

 

[ViperTony]

I am not sure what all of them are...but example, I asked Tom what gears he had in his CC...stock he says, can't change them.

Found this website with specs:
DaimlerChrysler Dodge Viper Competition Coupe: Home

Was he the one that got disqualified last year after the race because of a modified gearbox on his CC? I can't remember the driver's name.

 

[JonB]

Despite my long and strong passionate love affair with the Viper, I've been pretty 'in the dark' regarding professional track racing with the viper. What, nowadays, is the best track car out of these three? I know it's a very vague and general question, but I'm not even sure where to start. My understanding is power/performance is variable from one CC to the next, depending on the team, and the same probably went for the GTS-R? And I know we haven't really seen much from the ACR-X yet, so it may be hard to answer still, but I hear that the CCs are better performers? There may not be a concrete answer here (so many variables and different race regulations and power restriction) but, any info would be appreciated!

What you said in red is the best answer.

The better question is "WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO RACE?" If you had a testing match at one track with a SPO-VCC, a World Challenge VCC, and G4-ACR, and an ACR-X, driven by the same driver, the VCCs would likley be faster...for sure the SPO-open class VCC. but 650+HP in the X for little money should be very tempting. But the -X runs in its own spec-series for now....til guys like Barba inject themselves in some SCCA events!

 

[JonB]

Do the CC's have any restrictions on them? I guess I'm asking the difference between a CC running Viper Days verse World Challenge.

It depends on the sanctioning body-series....you can runn any VCC in Viperdays, but not WC

 

[JackDud]

Ah, I figured there wouldn't be an easy answer! Thanks for all the info guys, i figured the CCs would be generally faster, though deep down inside I hoped the GTS-R would still be king

 

[bushido]

Ah, I figured there wouldn't be an easy answer! Thanks for all the info guys, i figured the CCs would be generally faster, though deep down inside I hoped the GTS-R would still be king

Make no mistake. The GTSRs are faster than the CC's..

 

[Leslie]

Ah, I figured there wouldn't be an easy answer! Thanks for all the info guys, i figured the CCs would be generally faster, though deep down inside I hoped the GTS-R would still be king

one of the CC guys told me his was about 520hp

 

[bushido]

one of the CC guys told me his was about 520hp

Yup 520,and at 3000lbs.

The GTSR 700hp at 2600lbs

 

[JackDud]

Yup 520,and at 3000lbs.

The GTSR 700hp at 2600lbs

Hot damn. That's amazing. The viper needs to get back into Le Mans with some support from chrysler