guess Viper is now dead again.
01-06-2010, 08:45 PM
#5
Drifting
I'm sure the clueless Obama administration hacks will have a green car to fill the void.
We'll all be standing in line to get one. I like the Viper and would hope to own one some day.
right after I win the lottery. Sad to see things so screwed up.
We'll all be standing in line to get one. I like the Viper and would hope to own one some day.
right after I win the lottery. Sad to see things so screwed up.
01-06-2010, 10:18 PM
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few months ago I heard it was staying and being teamed up with the other exotics Fiat owns.
found this
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 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.
found this
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 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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01-06-2010, 11:51 PM
#7
Burning Brakes
Out of curiousity, is the Viper profitable for Dodge/Chrysler? I can't understand why they would kill a flagship program unless they are really taking a hit with each car produced...
I thought I read a few months ago that with GM, the Corvette was the only car that was actually making money for GM. Or, I may be crazy and didn't read it at all!
I thought I read a few months ago that with GM, the Corvette was the only car that was actually making money for GM. Or, I may be crazy and didn't read it at all!
01-07-2010, 12:58 AM
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official word from Fiat is (and has been for a few months) that Viper is done after 2010 models finish production with a tentative comeback in 2012 as a joint project with "other" fiat brands (Viper Romeo, anyone?)
I think the fact that current gen lacks nanny computers that are going to become mandatory in a year or so has a lot to do with it getting the axe. Another problem is that it has not been selling well, there are still many 09s sitting at the dealerships with offers at 0% financing and asking prices under MSRP. I am sure it makes money - when it sells
it's a great deal if you are looking for a new one - probably only the second to new vettes GM is giving away
but don't let this get in the way of anti-government rants if that's your thing.
I think the fact that current gen lacks nanny computers that are going to become mandatory in a year or so has a lot to do with it getting the axe. Another problem is that it has not been selling well, there are still many 09s sitting at the dealerships with offers at 0% financing and asking prices under MSRP. I am sure it makes money - when it sells
it's a great deal if you are looking for a new one - probably only the second to new vettes GM is giving away
but don't let this get in the way of anti-government rants if that's your thing.
01-07-2010, 01:04 AM
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official word from Fiat is (and has been for a few months) that Viper is done after 2010 models finish production with a tentative comeback in 2012 as a joint project with "other" fiat brands (Viper Romeo, anyone?)
I think the fact that current gen lacks nanny computers that are going to become mandatory in a year or so has a lot to do with it getting the axe. Another problem is that it has not been selling well, there are still many 09s sitting at the dealerships with offers at 0% financing and asking prices under MSRP. I am sure it makes money - when it sells
it's a great deal if you are looking for a new one - probably only the second to new vettes GM is giving away
but don't let this get in the way of anti-government rants if that's your thing.
I think the fact that current gen lacks nanny computers that are going to become mandatory in a year or so has a lot to do with it getting the axe. Another problem is that it has not been selling well, there are still many 09s sitting at the dealerships with offers at 0% financing and asking prices under MSRP. I am sure it makes money - when it sells
it's a great deal if you are looking for a new one - probably only the second to new vettes GM is giving away
but don't let this get in the way of anti-government rants if that's your thing.
01-07-2010, 05:05 AM
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Can't wait to see what Ralph Gilles does with the Viper line.
Our Viper clubs met him along with our 100+snakes at a Chrysler sponsored event a few mos. ago, awsome guy!
Our Viper clubs met him along with our 100+snakes at a Chrysler sponsored event a few mos. ago, awsome guy!
01-07-2010, 07:43 AM
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If he were there would be about half a year of no production then he would miss it and start making them under Jeep, then not like it anymore, stop production, miss it again and the Viper would come back as a 40 year old broken down Ford.
01-10-2010, 03:07 PM
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01-11-2010, 12:24 AM
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01-11-2010, 07:50 AM
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Race Director
since then.. they just havent been able to best it..
01-11-2010, 10:54 AM
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Melting Slicks
They are just "beastly" track cars that do everything well. If you have the opportunity to drive one, I highly recommend it!!! It would be a shame for them to fade away.