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Dodge to Stop Viper Production Next July, New Car Set For 2012

By Jonathan Wong

Posted by AutoWeek on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 2:48 PM




The future of the Dodge Viper came into focus on Wednesday during Chrysler's strategy briefing for media and analysts.


Ralph Gilles, recently named chief of the Dodge car brand, said that production of the current Viper production will cease at the end of next July. The final 500 cars have been earmarked to be special vehicles, Gilles said. However, details on what will be included on those final cars were not released.


Then, Viper fans will have to sit on the sidelines until 2012, when an all-new car is set to debut. And thanks to Chrysler's tie-up with Fiat -- which just happens to have Ferrari in its stable -- the new Viper will be developed with a helping hand from our friends in Italy.


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(Pictured: The current Dodge Viper stays in production until next July.)





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Sunday, November 29, 2009 6:32:08 AM
I love the look of the 2005 Viper above all other years.  Viper getting the axe is way overdue.  Hopefully Fiat/Ferrari designers can get the car into the 20MPG range by reducing engine size and body weight.  Who needs 500HP?  There should be a "base" Viper near a 5.2L engine and then the GTS with the 8.X L engine.  Give the masses a choice.
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