Targa Tasmania 2016 kicks off today, and the 25th running of this iconic event features both the longest route and the biggest field in the event’s history.

Rule changes for this year means only standard specification cars (bar the required safety equipment, of course) are eligible for the outright win, split into GT2 (two-wheel drive) and GT4 (four-wheel drive) categories.

Arguably the fastest modern driver in the Targa field is five-time winner Jason White, but question marks hang over the competitiveness of his new steed, the wild Dodge Viper ACR. Regardless, his experience and ability will no doubt put it near the pointy end.

Dodge -Viper -ACR-Jason -White
Porsche -911-GT3-Matt -Close
Lamborghini -Huracan -Tony -Quinn
Porsche -Cayman -GT4-Jim -Richards
Shelby -Mustang -Craig -Dean