Dodge Viper GTS-R vs. McLaren 12C Drag Race Is a Bloody Spectacle

We'll kick things off by talking about the particularities of the two competitors.We're looking at a GTS-R Commemorative Edition ACR, a nod to one of the just 100 white-with-blue-stripes GTS-R monsters Dodge built following the V10 animal's FIA GT2 championship back in 1997.

As for the Woking machine, this is one of the early cars, namely a 12C - keep in mind that the British automotive producer offered a complimentary power upgrade that took things from 600 to 625 ponies after the first cars were produced.

Nevertheless, the soundtrack of this 12C does offer a hint towards the fact that the twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 occupying the middle section of the supercar might've received some aftermarket attention.

If we are to refer to the factory stock specs of the two go-fast machines, the battle between them has clear... winners. It's all down to the type of brawl one chooses: throw these two at each other on a circuit and the Viper will devour the 12C. If, however, the fight takes place in a straight line, the Mclaren is the clear winner.

Sure, they both come with a power-to-weight ratio of 2.5 kg/hp, but the transmission difference along is enough to give the Brit a consistent edge.

And if you zoom in on the take-off phase of the drag race in the piece of footage below, you'll notice that the Big Mac jumps ahead of the  snake as if it had all-wheel-drive. The tricky clutch start is obviously just a part of the adventure, as each shift helps the dual-clutch McLaren strengthen its lead.

Nevertheless, we'll applaud both owners for delivering these velocity giggles.