Z8 vs. 911 vs. Viper

n wright 275 · Jan 12, 2007, 10:05 PM

1. 2001 BMW Z8 Convertible
Price as New: $128,570
Price Now: $81,719

Base Engine: 4.9 Liter V8
Horsepower: 394 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque: 368 ft-lbs. @ 3800 rpm
0-60: 4.5 (+/-) Seconds
Top Speed: 183 mph
Standard Transmission: 5 Speed Manual
Gas Mileage: 13 mpg / 21 mpg
Driven Wheels: RWD

2. 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo
Price as New: $115,000
Price Now: $66,776

Base Engine: 3.6 Liter Flat 6
Horsepower: 415 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 415 ft-lbs. @ 2700 rpm
0-60: 4.2 Seconds
Top Speed: 189.6 mph
Standard Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
Gas Mileage: 15 mpg / 22 mpg
Driven Wheels: AWD

3. 2000 Dodge Viper RT/10 Convertible
Price as New: $67,225
Price Now: $40,963

Base Engine: 8.0 Liter V10
Horsepower: 450 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque: 490 ft-lbs. @ 3700 rpm
0-60: 4.2 Seconds
Top Speed: 170 mph
Standard Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
Gas Mileage: 11 mpg / 20 mpg
Driven Wheels: RWD

Tom Kristensen · Jan 12, 2007, 10:27 PM

I'll take the Z8. It's just art, and I remeber the first and only time I ever saw one. That was a totally crazy experience because I had never heard of the car when i saw it in person.
I love the Porsche, but it pales next to the Z8, and the boring interior really kills it. The Viper is just terribly outdated. It's definitely the coolest of the bunch, but right now I just want that Beeamdoubleyou, even though it costs twice the price of the Viper. I totally forgot how awesome it looks!

n wright 275 · Jan 12, 2007, 10:33 PM

^I usually i wait to see what people say about the cars before i post, but the Z8 is just an awesome sportscar, i agree w/ you tom k.

it doesn't have a lot of buttons, the interior is simple, and doesn't age.

the exterior looks phenomenal

1. BMW Z8
2. Porsche 996 Turbo: I like the 996, the Z8 is just so much cooler, and rarer.
3. Dodge Viper: Looks awesome, crappy interior though, price is a plus.

VTEC_Dreams · Jan 12, 2007, 11:05 PM

Oh, no question. The Porsche. The Z8 is tempting because it's so rare and so incredibly awesome looking, but the Porsche is a true drivers' car, and a truly fast, finely built machine. I don't like the original Viper much. The new one is where it's at.

wanna koenigsegg · Jan 12, 2007, 11:08 PM

The viper appears to hold its value better than the other two which is always a good sign. The Porsche appears to lose the most value which is a good thing for us wannabe Porsche owners.

I got to stick with the Porsche in this comparison, The Viper is nice but its not one of the more hardcore models availabe now. The Z8 seems grossly overpriced when compared to the other two cars.

1) Porsche 911 turbo
2) Viper RT/10
3) BMW Z8

Robbie · Jan 12, 2007, 11:16 PM

dont care about the price...the BMW is just a great car, the interior is great, though i really prefer dials in the middle its still a great car, its rare, that isnt a good thing cause it will be exensive, but we dont care about the price, so dosent care, the looks, what, its just soo better with the other cars, the turbo, as you know, had already new version so thats just a boooring car to someone like me, but still a great car, the viper is just tooooo old, get the SRT-10 or whatever it was...

sooo..
1: BMW Z8
2: Porsche 911 Turbo
3: Dodge Viper

at0mikd0g · Jan 13, 2007, 1:45 AM

ooh this is tough, the viper is, well, a viper. but it goes on the bottom of my personal list of the three. ive always loved both the 911 turbo and the z8, but ive even been able to sit in a 911 turbo whereas ive only seen a quick flash of the front and a good look at the rear of a z8 turning a corner when i was up in vancouver. straight line and price tell me porsche, handling is probably a toss up unless its raining, rarity and design go to z8, its down to the z8's interior

z8 it is!

EDIT: thirty seconds after writing that i remembered a z8 that i passed by every day for 2 weeks when i worked at the museum, but i only saw it if i looked at just the right moment and i often missed it

M3_GTR · Jan 13, 2007, 3:39 AM

Z8, look at it. simply awesome!!

TWIN TURBO · Jan 13, 2007, 5:11 AM

The Z8 is a work of art, i saw one parked and i just couldn't lift my eyes over it. it is one of the best designs ever made by BMW.

The viper on the other hand is the most powerful in this comparo, i never saw one in reality but i am sure it looks great.

In the end of the day i would choose the turbo it offers the best of every thing. performance, looks and AWD and the Porsche's badge

......

S-Tune_S1 · Jan 13, 2007, 6:19 AM

The Z8 .. Classic and timeless design..a real beauty.

Ghalos · Jan 13, 2007, 6:23 AM

Z8, I've only seen two in my life, one was an Alpina in black btw. The other was with Mopar68.

A 400bhp RWD roadster, with those looks? Sure.

I hated the original Viper, still think it's ugly as sin, and the 996 Turbo, well, I'm confused as to how that stacks up against two purpose built automotive accessories.

__________

Wait, I just noticed the prices...

I'll take the 996. Even though I voted for the Z8.

S-Tune_S1 · Jan 13, 2007, 6:28 AM

^^^wow...8888 posts !!!

Robbie · Jan 13, 2007, 6:40 AM

thats good luck for me, congratz!!

well 8 has similar sounds of our words meaning "rich" or something, and your number combination is a very very expensive plate in here, i saw it even once when i was going back home after school, it was on a bently arnage or something, then the old man came out, rich rich old man of course

and darn, you saw 2 Z8s, i never saw it, exept in the bond movies, and pics from the internet...

and games of course

v@nQu!$h~$ · Jan 14, 2007, 6:13 AM

I love the 911 but in this comparison, the Z8 can really soak up all of its attention......just look at it!!

lambo or holden · Jan 14, 2007, 7:18 AM

I'd say the Viper. Its half the price of the Z8 and faster than both the 911 and BMW to 100km/h. It seems like the most focused car here.
The 911 seems like an equally good choice for its better interior and is easier to live with but I'd rather keep my 20 grand. As for the Z8, the only thing it has is its looks and interior. I have seen more Z8's than Vipers.

Jan 12, 2007, 10:05 PM	#1
n wright 275 SUV Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boone, NC Posts: 6,975	Z8 vs. 911 vs. Viper 1. 2001 BMW Z8 Convertible Price as New: $128,570 Price Now: $81,719 Base Engine: 4.9 Liter V8 Horsepower: 394 hp @ 6600 rpm Torque: 368 ft-lbs. @ 3800 rpm 0-60: 4.5 (+/-) Seconds Top Speed: 183 mph Standard Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Gas Mileage: 13 mpg / 21 mpg Driven Wheels: RWD 2. 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo Price as New: $115,000 Price Now: $66,776 Base Engine: 3.6 Liter Flat 6 Horsepower: 415 hp @ 6000 rpm Torque: 415 ft-lbs. @ 2700 rpm 0-60: 4.2 Seconds Top Speed: 189.6 mph Standard Transmission: 6 Speed Manual Gas Mileage: 15 mpg / 22 mpg Driven Wheels: AWD 3. 2000 Dodge Viper RT/10 Convertible Price as New: $67,225 Price Now: $40,963 Base Engine: 8.0 Liter V10 Horsepower: 450 hp @ 5200 rpm Torque: 490 ft-lbs. @ 3700 rpm 0-60: 4.2 Seconds Top Speed: 170 mph Standard Transmission: 6 Speed Manual Gas Mileage: 11 mpg / 20 mpg Driven Wheels: RWD

Jan 12, 2007, 11:05 PM	#4
VTEC_Dreams Slow car enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 12,776	Oh, no question. The Porsche. The Z8 is tempting because it's so rare and so incredibly awesome looking, but the Porsche is a true drivers' car, and a truly fast, finely built machine. I don't like the original Viper much. The new one is where it's at. __________________ Anyhow... Last edited by VTEC_Dreams : Jan 12, 2007 at 11:13 PM.

Jan 12, 2007, 11:16 PM	#6
Robbie R.I.P. Yoyo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 13,002	dont care about the price...the BMW is just a great car, the interior is great, though i really prefer dials in the middle its still a great car, its rare, that isnt a good thing cause it will be exensive, but we dont care about the price, so dosent care, the looks, what, its just soo better with the other cars, the turbo, as you know, had already new version so thats just a boooring car to someone like me, but still a great car, the viper is just tooooo old, get the SRT-10 or whatever it was... sooo.. 1: BMW Z8 2: Porsche 911 Turbo 3: Dodge Viper __________________ Jordana Brewster. I would bend her chassis from so much thrust it would be ridiculous.~ Cooper "s"

Jan 13, 2007, 1:45 AM	#7
at0mikd0g Poster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: off the coast of d'yer mak'er, in an octopus's garden, in the shade Posts: 254	ooh this is tough, the viper is, well, a viper. but it goes on the bottom of my personal list of the three. ive always loved both the 911 turbo and the z8, but ive even been able to sit in a 911 turbo whereas ive only seen a quick flash of the front and a good look at the rear of a z8 turning a corner when i was up in vancouver. straight line and price tell me porsche, handling is probably a toss up unless its raining, rarity and design go to z8, its down to the z8's interior z8 it is! EDIT: thirty seconds after writing that i remembered a z8 that i passed by every day for 2 weeks when i worked at the museum, but i only saw it if i looked at just the right moment and i often missed it Last edited by at0mikd0g : Jan 13, 2007 at 1:48 AM.

Jan 13, 2007, 3:39 AM	#8
M3_GTR hi :) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 4,200	Z8, look at it. simply awesome!! __________________ Plead guilty, show remorse. Tears could help. Cleavage and a short skirt would help more. - Ravenous

Jan 12, 2007, 10:27 PM	#2
Tom Kristensen SCF Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 13,628	I'll take the Z8. It's just art, and I remeber the first and only time I ever saw one. That was a totally crazy experience because I had never heard of the car when i saw it in person. I love the Porsche, but it pales next to the Z8, and the boring interior really kills it. The Viper is just terribly outdated. It's definitely the coolest of the bunch, but right now I just want that Beeamdoubleyou, even though it costs twice the price of the Viper. I totally forgot how awesome it looks!

Jan 12, 2007, 10:33 PM	#3
n wright 275 SUV Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boone, NC Posts: 6,975	^I usually i wait to see what people say about the cars before i post, but the Z8 is just an awesome sportscar, i agree w/ you tom k. it doesn't have a lot of buttons, the interior is simple, and doesn't age. the exterior looks phenomenal 1. BMW Z8 2. Porsche 996 Turbo: I like the 996, the Z8 is just so much cooler, and rarer. 3. Dodge Viper: Looks awesome, crappy interior though, price is a plus.

Jan 12, 2007, 11:08 PM	#5
wanna koenigsegg Lord Stinkknuckle Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, Southern Hemisphere, Earth Posts: 5,666	The viper appears to hold its value better than the other two which is always a good sign. The Porsche appears to lose the most value which is a good thing for us wannabe Porsche owners. I got to stick with the Porsche in this comparison, The Viper is nice but its not one of the more hardcore models availabe now. The Z8 seems grossly overpriced when compared to the other two cars. 1) Porsche 911 turbo 2) Viper RT/10 3) BMW Z8

Jan 13, 2007, 5:11 AM	#9
TWIN TURBO ENZO II Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Look in your rear view Mirror!!! Posts: 1,565	The Z8 is a work of art, i saw one parked and i just couldn't lift my eyes over it. it is one of the best designs ever made by BMW. The viper on the other hand is the most powerful in this comparo, i never saw one in reality but i am sure it looks great. In the end of the day i would choose the turbo it offers the best of every thing. performance, looks and AWD and the Porsche's badge ...... __________________ When the vi'lence causes silence, We must be mistaken. ~ zombie - cranberries.

Jan 13, 2007, 6:19 AM	#10
S-Tune_S1 P O R S C H E Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,521	The Z8 .. Classic and timeless design..a real beauty.

Jan 13, 2007, 6:23 AM	#11
Ghalos SCF Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New York Posts: 12,604	Z8, I've only seen two in my life, one was an Alpina in black btw. The other was with Mopar68. A 400bhp RWD roadster, with those looks? Sure. I hated the original Viper, still think it's ugly as sin, and the 996 Turbo, well, I'm confused as to how that stacks up against two purpose built automotive accessories. __________ Wait, I just noticed the prices... I'll take the 996. Even though I voted for the Z8. __________________ "I couldn't fire someone today and it made me sick, firing people is a perk of my job!"

Jan 13, 2007, 6:28 AM	#12
S-Tune_S1 P O R S C H E Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,521	^^^wow...8888 posts !!!

Jan 13, 2007, 6:40 AM	#13
Robbie R.I.P. Yoyo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 13,002	thats good luck for me, congratz!! well 8 has similar sounds of our words meaning "rich" or something, and your number combination is a very very expensive plate in here, i saw it even once when i was going back home after school, it was on a bently arnage or something, then the old man came out, rich rich old man of course and darn, you saw 2 Z8s, i never saw it, exept in the bond movies, and pics from the internet... and games of course __________________ Jordana Brewster. I would bend her chassis from so much thrust it would be ridiculous.~ Cooper "s"

Jan 14, 2007, 6:13 AM	#14
v@nQu!$h~$ Mr. Conservative Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 3,205	I love the 911 but in this comparison, the Z8 can really soak up all of its attention......just look at it!!

Jan 14, 2007, 7:18 AM	#15
lambo or holden SCF Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Ghetto, Perth, Australia Posts: 8,854	I'd say the Viper. Its half the price of the Z8 and faster than both the 911 and BMW to 100km/h. It seems like the most focused car here. The 911 seems like an equally good choice for its better interior and is easier to live with but I'd rather keep my 20 grand. As for the Z8, the only thing it has is its looks and interior. I have seen more Z8's than Vipers. __________________ watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNZE2kYytzM

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