Dodge Viper to Live On Says Chrysler - SRT Forums

Administrator · 07-13-2009, 12:26 PM

Today Chrysler reconfirmed its commitment to the Dodge Viper, saying that it will live on despite the company's bankruptcy and new ownership. The Dodge Viper was scheduled to be eliminated from the company's lineup as of December of this year and the automaker had searched to find a buyer. Not only will Chrysler continue to produce the sports car at its Conner Avenue Assembly Plant, but the company is no longer interested in selling-off the iconic exotic.

"The Dodge Viper has successfully captured the hearts and imagination of performance enthusiasts around the globe," said Dodge CEO Mike Accavitti. "We're extremely proud that the ultimate American-built sports car with its world-class performance will live on as the iconic image leader for the Dodge brand."

The new fourth-generation Viper SRT10 was launched in 2008 and for '09 the Viper boasts a 8.4-liter V10 with 600hp. To date, more than 25,000 Vipers have been built since production began in 1992. Now the only question remains is if Chrysler will look at building a fifth-generation of the iconic V10 machine.

More: Dodge Viper to Live On Says Chrysler on AutoGuide.com

STUDLEE · 07-13-2009, 12:28 PM

Wonder if they plan to get with fiat and make any drastic changes to it...

gliv · 07-13-2009, 02:26 PM

The sssssssssnake is back.

BLKDOUTSRT4 · 07-13-2009, 02:31 PM

possibly a ferrari powered viper in the future?......mercedes did it with the srt-6....why wouldnt fiat.....money is money

btree211 · 07-13-2009, 03:10 PM

they better not but no italian bullshit in an american masterpiece...

apexcrazy · 07-13-2009, 05:03 PM

Good to hear .
But this brings up an interesting question .
There have been more Vipers produced than the original SRT4 ?

gatekeeper · 07-13-2009, 05:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by btree211

they better not but no italian bullshit in an american masterpiece...

The latest-gen body was designed by the Japs.

It would be awful cool to bring a slightly more modern powertrain to the Viper platform. Think 8.0 liter, all Aluminum DOHC heads with VVT, heck....why not do MDS and get the highway MPG up, maybe evading gas guzzer status.

gnat turner · 07-13-2009, 05:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BLKDOUTSRT4

possibly a ferrari powered viper in the future?......mercedes did it with the srt-6....why wouldnt fiat.....money is money

The SRT-6 wasn't quite as successful as the rest of the SRT lineup. I don't think Fiat would be crazy enough to dilute the SRT-10's heritage by making such a drastic powertrain change.

BigBird03 · 07-13-2009, 05:48 PM

Ftmfw

4doorturbo · 07-13-2009, 06:02 PM

Man, they have been making the Viper for a long time! Good to see it continuing!

thepowertowin · 07-13-2009, 06:21 PM

2 more years.... They would be silly to retool for AT MOST 2 years of production.

gnat turner · 07-13-2009, 06:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by apexcrazy

Good to hear .
But this brings up an interesting question .
There have been more Vipers produced than the original SRT4 ?

Yes, over 25,000 Vipers have been produced (according to the above article).

The have been 20,553 NSRT-4's produced.

4doorturbo · 07-13-2009, 06:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by apexcrazy

Good to hear .
But this brings up an interesting question .
There have been more Vipers produced than the original SRT4 ?

Well yeah man...the Viper has been around for 17 years now.

apexcrazy · 07-13-2009, 07:01 PM

Then I guess they arent street driven much because I see 5-6 SRT4s for every Viper I see (not including guys I know with srt4s).

I wonder how many Vipers are currently registered & plated . Or how many SRT4s , for that matter .

BigBird03 · 07-13-2009, 07:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by gnat turner

Yes, over 25,000 Vipers have been produced (according to the above article).

The have been 20,553 NSRT-4's produced.

False sir