Automotive News / Industry / Future Vehicle Discussion Automotive news and discussion about upcoming vehicles

Last Dodge Viper gets custom treatment

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 2, 2010 | 08:16 PM
  #1  
95redLT1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,505
From: Charleston, WV
Last Dodge Viper gets custom treatment




The 2010 Dodge Viper is many things, awesome among them. So when you're buying something truly awesome, what do you do? Paint it earth tones, of course. Brown cars are the zenith of cool, and the very last Viper (for now) rolled out of the Conner Avenue plant wearing bronzed gold House of Kolor paint with copper-hued stripes. Airbrushed on those stripes by SRT's Bob Soroka are pictograms of race tracks that bear special significance for the Viper.

The last of the current-generation Vipers turned out to be a coupe, factory customized for owner D'Ann Rauh. D'Ann and her husband Wayne Rauh own the largest personal stash of Vipers, totaling more than 40 cars. Not only does Rauh's car wear a stunning color palette, the interior has custom leatherwork by Tony Spampinito, a veteran of the Rauh's past Viper projects. Dark graphite finished forged aluminum wheels tuck under the flashy bodywork, and seeing the Viper wearing the hue makes one wonder why there's never been a shade of umber offered on the Viper's flanks before. Maybe next time, whenever that is. Full details in the press release after the jump.
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/02/l...tom-treatment/
Old Jul 2, 2010 | 11:25 PM
  #2  
z28 justin's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 427
From: Perrysburg, OH
So.... no more Vipers??
Old Jul 3, 2010 | 07:59 AM
  #3  
HuJass's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 2,224
From: CNY
For now.
The future of the nameplate is up in the air.
Chrysler isn't talking about what comes next (if anything) for the Viper.
Old Jul 3, 2010 | 08:25 PM
  #4  
99SilverSS's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 3,463
From: SoCal
I thought Fiat wanted to keep the Viper going?

Maybe they plan to share a future platform with another well known exotic car maker under Fiat's stable.
Old Jul 3, 2010 | 08:51 PM
  #5  
91_z28_4me's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 4,600
From: Pewee Valley, KY
Originally Posted by 99SilverSS
I thought Fiat wanted to keep the Viper going?

Maybe they plan to share a future platform with another well known exotic car maker under Fiat's stable.
The rumors have hinted at this.
Old Jul 3, 2010 | 09:42 PM
  #6  
JakeRobb's Avatar
Super Moderator
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 9,507
From: Okemos, MI
That appears to be the color of baby poop.
Old Jul 4, 2010 | 01:04 PM
  #7  
06GTOm6's Avatar
Banned
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 5
From: Land of the not so free...
i kind of like the color... I hope the bring the Viper back to prod.

Just saw one, an early model, the thing has so much presence, it sounded like crap but it looked good, very good.
Old Jul 5, 2010 | 05:35 PM
  #8  
TheV6Bird's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 1,040
From: New Haven, CT
Originally Posted by 06GTOm6
i kind of like the color... I hope the bring the Viper back to prod.

Just saw one, an early model, the thing has so much presence, it sounded like crap but it looked good, very good.
I like the color too. If they were smart they'd offer that color as a special package and call it the "Copperhead" snake package.
Old Jul 7, 2010 | 05:43 AM
  #9  
z28 justin's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 427
From: Perrysburg, OH
Originally Posted by 99SilverSS
I thought Fiat wanted to keep the Viper going?

Maybe they plan to share a future platform with another well known exotic car maker under Fiat's stable.
Which one? Alfa Romeo? Maserati? Ferrari? I didn't realize Fiat had stake in all of them.
Old Jul 8, 2010 | 11:53 PM
  #10  
My Red 93Z-28's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,503
From: BFE, Ohio
Earth tones are the zenith of cool??? Was that sarcasm?
Old Jul 9, 2010 | 02:46 AM
  #11  
Shockwave's Avatar
Lounge Moderator
 
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 357
From: Mi Scusi!
Originally Posted by TheV6Bird
I like the color too. If they were smart they'd offer that color as a special package and call it the "Copperhead" snake package.
Creepy. I was thinking the exact same thing.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
95chwagon
Parts For Sale
5
Oct 16, 2015 12:24 PM
kandied91z
Midwest
0
Sep 30, 2015 11:43 PM
CARiD
Supporting Vendor Group Purchases and Sales
0
Sep 30, 2015 05:44 AM
marlar98
LT1 Based Engine Tech
13
Sep 19, 2015 07:53 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:19 AM.