BREAKING: Dodge to end Viper production in July 2010, new car in 2012
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BREAKING: Dodge to end Viper production in July 2010, new car in 2012
At the Chrysler business plan meeting this morning, Ralph Gilles, CEO of the Dodge car brand, dropped big news on the Viper. After going back and forth for the past 18 months on what to do with Viper, Chrysler has decided that production of the current Viper will end in July 2010. Before that happens, 500 final cars will be built that, according to Gilles, will be the most special Vipers ever. Gilles explained that the company wanted to preserve the value of existing Vipers by not continuing the current generation indefinitely. He didn't give any details on what would be special with the final 500 cars.
However, Viper fans need not mourn yet. Gilles revealed that an all new car is being developed with a launch targeted in 2012! Even better the Viper will be getting some help from Chrysler's new Italian colleagues... and lets not forget about a certain Fiat outpost that uses a yellow-and-black Prancing Horse for its logo that's based in Maranello. Let's just hope they keep the Viper's elemental nature in the new generation.
However, Viper fans need not mourn yet. Gilles revealed that an all new car is being developed with a launch targeted in 2012! Even better the Viper will be getting some help from Chrysler's new Italian colleagues... and lets not forget about a certain Fiat outpost that uses a yellow-and-black Prancing Horse for its logo that's based in Maranello. Let's just hope they keep the Viper's elemental nature in the new generation.
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The reasons given a crap.
Preserving the value of currently existing Vipers. Pu-leeeze.
On top of that, would continuing production of the current generation for one lousy yeare really have an effect on the value of existing Vipers ? No. No it would not.
Preserving the value of currently existing Vipers. Pu-leeeze.
On top of that, would continuing production of the current generation for one lousy yeare really have an effect on the value of existing Vipers ? No. No it would not.
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It's interesting....
However I am not sure how much you can rub Ferrari off on Viper and still have it be a Viper. I would rather see them take on Corvette at a lower price point then make the car more Ferrari like.
However I am not sure how much you can rub Ferrari off on Viper and still have it be a Viper. I would rather see them take on Corvette at a lower price point then make the car more Ferrari like.
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Honestly I would like to see an updated 6.1 Hemi 3 spec Viper. The V10 while awesome is just more expensive than the V8 and doesn't provide enough benefit IMO. A Ferrari V10 would definitely drive the price up over the current car, something that I don't think needs to happen.
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Maybe an "outdated" mid engine Ferrari chassis, made with slightly cheaper materials, offer a base model with the Hemi, and a GTS with a Ferrari power plant.
Priced to compete with a Z06 and ZR1, could be fun...
Priced to compete with a Z06 and ZR1, could be fun...
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