Head 2 Head Season 6 Episode 72 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs. 2016 Dodge Viper ACR
- TVPG
- July 8, 2016
- 22 min
In this episode of Head 2 Head, the focus is on two of the most iconic American sports cars: the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and the 2016 Dodge Viper ACR. Both cars have been pushed to the limit in terms of performance and handling, making for an exciting comparison between the two.
The show begins with a brief overview of each car, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. The Corvette Z06 is powered by a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine that produces 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. It has a top speed of 205 mph and can go from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.95 seconds. The Dodge Viper ACR, on the other hand, is powered by an 8.4-liter V10 engine that produces 645 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque. It has a top speed of 177 mph and can go from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds.
Once the cars have been introduced, the hosts take them out on the track for a series of tests to determine which car is the better performer. First up is a quarter-mile drag race, which will test the cars' acceleration and speed. The Corvette Z06 gets off to a quick start and maintains its lead throughout the race, crossing the finish line with a time of 10.9 seconds. The Viper ACR is not far behind, however, finishing in 11.2 seconds.
Next up is the slalom test, which will test the cars' handling and agility. The hosts take the cars through a series of cones, with the goal of completing the course in the shortest amount of time possible. The Corvette Z06 is once again the winner here, completing the course in just 7.8 seconds. The Viper ACR is close behind, however, completing the course in 8.1 seconds.
Finally, the hosts take the cars out on the track for a timed lap, which will determine which car is the better all-around performer. The lap is a challenging one, with a variety of twists and turns that will test the cars' handling and speed. Both cars perform admirably, but in the end, there can only be one winner. At the end of the lap, the hosts reveal the times: the Corvette Z06 completed the lap in just 1:23.4, while the Viper ACR completed it in 1:26.2.
Overall, it is clear that the Corvette Z06 is the better performer of the two, with its superior acceleration, handling, and speed. However, the Viper ACR is no slouch, and it puts up an impressive performance in all of the tests. Fans of American sports cars will undoubtedly enjoy watching these two iconic vehicles go head-to-head on the track.