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Auto Talk => The Fast Lane => Topic started by: 565 on July 12, 2009, 09:40:36 PM

Title: Viper saved.
Post by: 565 on July 12, 2009, 09:40:36 PM
http://blogs.edmunds.com/straightline/2009/07/chrysler-no-longer-attempting-to-sell-viper-business-will-continue-production.html

"Chrysler issued a press release this afternoon confirming that it is no longer trying to sell its Viper business. Although production was scheduled to shut down at the end of this year, Chrysler will continue building the high-powered sportscar indefinitely.

"The Dodge Viper has successfully captured the hearts and imagination of performance enthusiasts around the globe," said Mike Accavitti, President and Chief Executive Officer, Dodge Brand. "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."
Title: Re: Viper saved.
Post by: Raza on July 12, 2009, 09:41:34 PM
Now sell a smaller car, Viper-inspired, for MX-5 money. 
Title: Re: Viper saved.
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on July 12, 2009, 09:59:22 PM
Thats good to hear!
Title: Re: Viper saved.
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 12, 2009, 10:04:06 PM
Quote from: Raza  link=topic=19254.msg1111192#msg1111192 date=1247456494
Now sell a smaller car, Viper-inspired, for MX-5 money. 

Here is your FWD Chinese piece of shit

(http://motortorque.askaprice.com/images/features/428-288/Dodge-Demon-Roadster-concept-debuts-at-Geneva-14889.jpg)
Title: Re: Viper saved.
Post by: Schadenfreude on July 12, 2009, 10:13:46 PM
Quote from: NACar on July 12, 2009, 10:04:06 PM
 

Here is your FWD Chinese piece of shit

(http://motortorque.askaprice.com/images/features/428-288/Dodge-Demon-Roadster-concept-debuts-at-Geneva-14889.jpg)

Wasn't the Razor concept the one that was supposed to be the MX-5 competitor?  (and it was RWD as well?)
Title: Re: Viper saved.
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 12, 2009, 10:16:27 PM
Quote from: Schadenfreude on July 12, 2009, 10:13:46 PM
Wasn't the Razor concept the one that was supposed to be the MX-5 competitor?  (and it was RWD as well?)

That's old. The Demon was supposed to be the new MX-5 competitor, only in the style of Dodge: FWD, Chinese, and a piece of shit.
Title: Re: Viper saved.
Post by: 2o6 on July 13, 2009, 09:52:07 AM
Quote from: NACar on July 12, 2009, 10:16:27 PM
That's old. The Demon was supposed to be the new MX-5 competitor, only in the style of Dodge: FWD, Chinese, and a piece of shit.

The Demon wasn't going to be FWD, or chinese. That's something Autoblog took from an unreliable source.


Dodge was originally going to produce a variant of this:

(http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2006/11/17-chery-future-cars/Chery-M14-1.jpg)

Besides, the Razor looks much better.

(http://www.diseno-art.com/images/dodge_razor.jpg)
Title: Re: Viper saved.
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 13, 2009, 12:07:02 PM
Quote from: 2o6 on July 13, 2009, 09:52:07 AM
The Demon wasn't going to be FWD, or chinese. That's something Autoblog took from an unreliable source.


Dodge was originally going to produce a variant of this:

(http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2006/11/17-chery-future-cars/Chery-M14-1.jpg)

Besides, the Razor looks much better.

(http://www.diseno-art.com/images/dodge_razor.jpg)

You're an unreliable source
Title: Re: Viper saved.
Post by: NomisR on July 13, 2009, 12:14:15 PM
Quote from: 2o6 on July 13, 2009, 09:52:07 AM
The Demon wasn't going to be FWD, or chinese. That's something Autoblog took from an unreliable source.


Dodge was originally going to produce a variant of this:

Besides, the Razor looks much better.

(http://www.diseno-art.com/images/dodge_razor.jpg)

What kind of fucked up fish is that?!
Title: Re: Viper saved.
Post by: nickdrinkwater on July 13, 2009, 12:19:57 PM
Which way is that thing facing
Title: Re: Viper saved.
Post by: omicron on July 14, 2009, 06:49:55 AM
Fewer pleasantries - more Viper.

(http://pwp.netcabo.pt/0510598901/Figuras/C_DodgeViperGTS.jpg)
(http://www.thesupercars.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/2004-dodge-viper-srt-10-1024.jpg)
Title: Re: Viper saved.
Post by: nickdrinkwater on July 14, 2009, 07:40:38 AM
I always thought the Mk1 looked way better
Title: Re: Viper saved.
Post by: the Teuton on July 14, 2009, 04:59:51 PM
Is it wrong to still be holding out for the Copperhead?

(http://www.scorpiocars.net/images/Dodge/1997%20Dodge%20Copperhead%20Concept.jpg)
Title: Re: Viper saved.
Post by: Xer0 on July 14, 2009, 07:53:51 PM
Thats...kind of ugly
Title: Re: Viper saved.
Post by: jadewolf123 on July 14, 2009, 08:16:08 PM
(http://px6.streetfire.net/0001/45/43/1445434_600.jpg)

I'll take this and some new pants to replace the ones I'll undoubtedly soil after driving it 9/10ths.
Title: Re: Viper saved.
Post by: CALL_911 on July 14, 2009, 08:24:17 PM
Quote from: jadewolf123 on July 14, 2009, 08:16:08 PM
(http://px6.streetfire.net/0001/45/43/1445434_600.jpg)

I'll take this and some new pants to replace the ones I'll undoubtedly soil after driving it 9/10ths.

:wub:

That thing looks badass.
Title: Re: Viper saved.
Post by: jadewolf123 on July 14, 2009, 08:27:10 PM
Quote from: CALL_911 on July 14, 2009, 08:24:17 PM
:wub:

That thing looks badass.
That gen was so much more mean looking and intimidating than the new one.
Title: Re: Viper saved.
Post by: CALL_911 on July 14, 2009, 08:29:29 PM
Quote from: jadewolf123 on July 14, 2009, 08:27:10 PM
That gen was so much more mean looking and intimidating than the new one.

Definitely.
Title: Re: Viper saved.
Post by: Minpin on July 14, 2009, 08:46:26 PM
Eh. I don't much care for Viper. I'm more of a vette guy myself. (Obviously)
Title: Re: Viper saved.
Post by: jadewolf123 on July 14, 2009, 08:48:06 PM
Quote from: Minpin on July 14, 2009, 08:46:26 PM
Eh. I don't much care for Viper. I'm more of a vette guy myself. (Obviously)
I like the new Vette over its comparable Viper, but the C5 and C4(outside of the ZR-1) never really did it for me, whereas the Viper was scary.
Title: Re: Viper saved.
Post by: SVT666 on July 14, 2009, 10:48:21 PM
(http://viper.dragtimes.com/viper/hre/1996-Dodge-Viper-GTS-quarter5-sm.jpg)

(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/12/abbestof2008_27.jpg)
Title: Re: Viper saved.
Post by: the Teuton on July 14, 2009, 10:55:26 PM
What Hemi just said doesn't need to be put into words, but I completely agree with him.
Title: Re: Viper saved.
Post by: jadewolf123 on July 14, 2009, 11:19:36 PM
I saw a cougar pulling into McDonalds in a Viper today. I was enticed by her looks, and the fact she was brassy enough to handle a Viper.
Title: Re: Viper saved.
Post by: SVT666 on July 15, 2009, 12:44:39 AM
Quote from: the Teuton on July 14, 2009, 10:55:26 PM
What Hemi just said doesn't need to be put into words, but I completely agree with him.
:praise:
Title: Re: Viper saved.
Post by: giant_mtb on July 16, 2009, 01:25:16 AM
The Viper is my #2 ultimate dream car, second only to the Ford GT.  God knows I'll never get my hands on a GT, but if the Viper stays in production...it just may happen some day.

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