Originally posted by "veedubphreak"
seems like a good deal, even though i'd never buyh a viper. too heavy - shitty handling etc etc..
Thats kind of a stereotypical misconception. Lowest laterall G's I have heard them rated at is .98. Here are a few cars to compare it too
Lotus elise .94 G
Z06 Vette .98 G (seen 1.00 G in some magazines)
911 Turbo .93 G (from same magazine as above vette)
Also the Viper was one of few cars able to not only take a class win, but an overall win at Le Mans. Thats pretty tough to do when the top class cars are all prototypes that weigh nearly nothing and have a lot of hp.
Most people say they handle like crap because they have a massive 8.0L V10, and assume it is front heavy and therefore good for nothing but straightline acceleration. However true that may be for some other cars, its not for the Viper.