Nardelli killed the Viper?

Started by the Teuton, June 06, 2009, 12:33:39 AM

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#30
June 12, 2009, 10:56:30 AM
Remember, Viper r0xx0rs in international racing.  Ferrari hasn't quite gotten there yet, sans F1.

I dunno...just throwing that out there.
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#31
June 12, 2009, 11:56:31 AM
Quote from: the Teuton on June 12, 2009, 10:56:30 AM
Remember, Viper r0xx0rs in international racing.  Ferrari hasn't quite gotten there yet, sans F1.

I dunno...just throwing that out there.

The Viper isn't that successful in racing is it?  I read about one team in a magazine once, but I think that team was the only Viper team in a sea of Astons and Ferraris.
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#32
June 12, 2009, 01:54:32 PM
I just hope someone buys the rights to it a la the Lotus 7 and keeps the basic design and styling alive.

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#33
June 12, 2009, 02:14:40 PM
Quote from: Raza  on June 12, 2009, 11:56:31 AM
The Viper isn't that successful in racing is it?  I read about one team in a magazine once, but I think that team was the only Viper team in a sea of Astons and Ferraris.

I'd say that's largely due to lack of manufacturer funding and support from Dodge. 
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#34
June 12, 2009, 02:27:31 PM
Quote from: R-inge on June 12, 2009, 01:54:32 PM
I just hope someone buys the rights to it a la the Lotus 7 and keeps the basic design and styling alive.
Wouldn't it be cool if you are able to buy a Viper replica kit car?

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#35
June 12, 2009, 02:45:49 PM
Dodge Viper handed over to Fiat, franchise safe?for now

The future of the Dodge Viper brand has remained in question over the last few months, but the iconic American sports car has been given a stay of execution as the franchise has been handed over to Fiat. It was believed the Viper brand could remain with the ?bad? Chrysler in bankruptcy, but the hand-built super car has emerged from Chapter 11 along with the good parts of Chrysler.

However, the Viper isn?t necessarily safe in the hands of Fiat. Chrysler failed to sell the Viper line with a price tag of $10 million, and there is little to suggest Fiat would have an easier time selling the franchise. Devon Motor Works was reportedly the only Viper bidder, submitting a bid of just $5.5 million.

More than likely, Fiat will simply wind down the Viper brand. Fiat owns Maserati and Ferrari and sees the Viper as a competitor to its high-dollar sports cars. As such, Fiat will likely kill off the Viper to eliminate the competition.

If Fiat does decide to ax the Viper, it will be a sad day in the automotive world. The Viper has been a motoring icon since it was introduced in 1992 and the latest ACR version of the Snake currently hold the unofficial Nurburgring lap time record of 7 minutes 22 seconds. Hopefully Fiat can recognize the obvious differences between the Viper and a Ferrari and keep the V10-powered icon in Chrysler?s lineup.

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#36
June 12, 2009, 03:25:26 PM
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#37
June 12, 2009, 04:25:50 PM
Nobody cross shops Vipers and Ferraris. I don't think they need to worry.

Viper market:



Ferrari market:

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#38
June 12, 2009, 05:26:40 PM
Quote from: sportyaccordy on June 12, 2009, 04:25:50 PM
Nobody cross shops Vipers and Ferraris. I don't think they need to worry.

Viper market:



Ferrari market:

(picture of brake caliper embossed with the name "Federline")


lol

Seriously though, I think they are still pricey cars.  Only the truly wealthy can usually own them.

the Teuton

#39
June 12, 2009, 05:37:45 PM
But those wealthy people are still a little more country than rock and roll, if you know what I mean.

I know a guy with a 1994 and a 2003.  Yes, he's extremely well off, and he's had his fair share of really awesome cars, but he's still a little bit of a blue collar type.

There is no such thing as a blue collar Ferrari owner.
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Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
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#40
June 14, 2009, 09:24:40 AM
Quote from: the Teuton on June 12, 2009, 05:37:45 PM
But those wealthy people are still a little more country than rock and roll, if you know what I mean.

I know a guy with a 1994 and a 2003.  Yes, he's extremely well off, and he's had his fair share of really awesome cars, but he's still a little bit of a blue collar type.

There is no such thing as a blue collar Ferrari owner.
Not true. I know one that's a blue collar guy and has a Ferrari. It's only a 308 but that's still a Ferrari.

However, I agree with what you're saying still.

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#41
June 16, 2009, 09:44:56 AM
and in the news today the Viper plant is the first one to be reopened since chrysler shutdown everything...
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#42
June 16, 2009, 10:05:19 AM
Quote from: the Teuton on June 12, 2009, 05:37:45 PM
But those wealthy people are still a little more country than rock and roll, if you know what I mean.

I know a guy with a 1994 and a 2003.  Yes, he's extremely well off, and he's had his fair share of really awesome cars, but he's still a little bit of a blue collar type.

There is no such thing as a blue collar Ferrari owner.
I know a plumber in Calgary who owns an F430.
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