viper vs veyron

[youngvr4]

seems to be somewhat dead in here lately, so i have a comparison

speed only!! from a roll, 60mph to 230mph, who takes it
and if you can, lets get technical

2005 Hennessey Viper

engine Venom 1000 90 Degree V10
position FFront Longitudinal
aspiration Twin Garret Turbos
valvetrain Pushrod Activated OHV, 2 Valves per Cyl
fuel feed Electronic Sequential Injection
displacement 8554 cc / 522 cu in
compression 9.0:1
power 745.7 kw / 1000 bhp @ Not Available rpm
hp per litre 116.9 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 291.55 bhp per weight
drive wheels RWD
body / frame SMC & RIm Panels over Tubular Steel Spaceframe
front brakes Brembro Vented Discs
f brake size 356 mm / 14.0 in
rear brakes Brembro Vented Discs
r brake size 356 mm / 14.0 in
front tire size P265/35YR-18
rear tire size P335/30YR-20
f suspension SRT10 KW Adjustable Suspension System
r suspension SRT10 KW Adjustable Suspension System
weight 1556 kg / 3430 lbs
transmission 6-Speed Manual
0 - 60 mph 2.25 seconds
0 - 1/4 mile 9.75 seconds
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Bugatti Veyron

engine Quad Turbo W16
valvetrain DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl w/VVT
displacement 7993 cc / 487.8 cu in
bore 86 mm / 3.39 in
stroke 86 mm / 3.39 in
compression 9.0:1
power 646.5 kw / 987 bhp @ 6000 rpm
hp per litre 125.25 bhp per litre
bhp/weight
torque 1250 nm / 922.0 ft lbs @ 2200-5500 rpm
drive wheels Mid Engine / 4WD
front wheels F 52 x 23.5 cm / 20.5 x 9.3 in
rear wheels R 54 x 32.5 cm / 21.3 x 12.8 in
front tire size PAX 245/690R520
rear tire size PAX335/710R540
weight 1888 kg / 4162 lbs
transmission 7-Speed DSG
top speed 407.2 kph / 253 mph
0 - 60 mph 2.5 seconds

[BlackGT2000]

I don't know, can the Viper hit 230?

[FlippiN.af]

The Veyron seems like it will do better and I think Vipers can only go about 200mph. The Veyron can go somewhere past 250mph, so I take the Veyron.

[BlackGT2000]

Even if the viper can go that fast I think I would rather go that fast in the veyron. From what I read its very stable at high speeds 200+. Vipers are known for just being powerful with no electronic assists or anything. The viper is likely a better track car but the veyron was made to go to 253 MPH.

[Muscletang]

Was it just a rumor or are those Hennessey numbers being a little "stretched" in order to make the Viper seem better? I thought I remember a thread on here about that.

Anyway, I'd rather have the Veyron to go top speed in. I personally don't think the Viper could go past 220.

[ruffio1842]

i doubt vipers can hit 230, even with the hennessey package. Even 200 would be a strech.

[FlippiN.af]

Ain't the top speed for a stock Viper 190mph? Thats what I heard.

[Muscletang]

Originally Posted by FlippiN.af

Ain't the top speed for a stock Viper 190mph? Thats what I heard.

Yeah that's what has been put in MT, C&D, ect.

I've heard stories though, don't know how true they are, about people racing Vipers and once they get around 180 they fall flat. They will still reach 190 but it's a struggle after 175-180.

[bluevp00]

Veryon. It's made to be more aerodynamic at 200+ mph. So when the Viper is getting air drag at 200mph, the Veryon, locked in the "top speed" suspension setting, is literally being 'sucked' to the ground all the way up to 250mph.

[iPoddity]

the veyron was just designed from the start to go that fast, the viper wasent, and i dont think theres much you can do to it to make it cruise smoothly at 200+

[youngvr4]

aero def plays a big roll

but also, the viper is a whole lot lighter than the veryon with the same amount of power

[FlippiN.af]

Originally Posted by youngvr4

aero def plays a big roll

but also, the viper is a whole lot lighter than the veryon with the same amount of power

The Viper is lighter by like 750-1000 Lbs. right?

[youngvr4]

exactly!!

732 to be exact

[deadbolt_35]

Originally Posted by ruffio1842

i doubt vipers can hit 230, even with the hennessey package. Even 200 would be a strech.

i think if a stock viper can go over 180...then one with double the horsepower shouldn't have much trouble going well past 200...heck, it can hit over 200 in just a standing mile run.

what it comes down to is aerodynamics. it took engineers years to make the veyron stable at speeds of over 200mph. i can't imagine imagine how dangerous driving the viper becomes at those speeds since it wasn't engineered with that in mind.

so on safety and sanity alone, i'm going to go with the veyron

[deadbolt_35]

i just checked my stats, and the hennessey viper did the standing mile 25.6 seconds and hit 210mph...and that was with a 15mph headwind and in the convertable! just imagine what the more aerodynamic coupe could do without the headwind