Shift 2: Viper envy

Tom Chick, April 11, 2011 | Game diaries

If I had a million dollars, I’d buy a Dodge Viper. Just because. I’m not sure what that says about me and I’m not sure I want to know. But I tell you this by way of explaining that when I’m playing a racing game, I’m driven (ha ha) to pick up a Viper as soon as I can. I am fueled (ha ha) by crazy dreams of being able to actually make any headway with it. Which never happens. For me, the Dodge Viper is an excellent vehicle for accelerating quickly into the nearest wall and, depending on the damage model, crunching up that big beautiful hood.

Surely there’s some practical use for this gorgeous car, right?

After the jump, the Viper is good for only one thing

After a few frustrating attempts to wrestle the Viper around the lush desert lighting of the Dubai Autodrome, I once again come to the realization that the Dodge Viper is only good for one thing. Car porn. Let me show you it.