Dodge Viper Production Ends in 2017

hotlap · 10-23-2015, 09:09 AM

We first heard the rumors last week, and now they're confirmed: Fiat Chrysler will end production of the Dodge Viper in 2017. We'll miss you, you venemous brute.
The end of the line for the V-10 sports car was buried in the contract proposal for the next four years between Fiat Chrysler and the UAW. That contract was just ratified with 77 percent support from UAW members, Automotive News reports this morning.
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The just-passed contract contained a detailed plan for future production, including plans to upgrade FCA's eight-speed automatic transmission. And as Automotive News reported earlier this week, the draft contract specified no new vehicle production at FCA's Conner Avenue plant in Detroit, where Vipers are built by hand by a team of roughly 80 employees.
It's a sad end for the Viper, which went into production in 1992 after wowing fans as a concept car at the North American International Auto Show in 1989. Updated in 1996, 2003, and 2008, Chrysler's bankruptcy in 2010 brought the Viper's tenure to an end. The current Viper returned in 2013, but it's been somewhat slow-selling—Automotive News reports that just 503 Vipers were sold this year as of September, with only 760 sold in all of 2014.

That's a shame, because in many ways the Viper is the last great American sports car: Brash, brutish, and with a strong disdain for those who can't handle its challenges. In a world where even the 650-horsepower Corvette Z06 has the polish, refinement, and digital help of its European competition, there was something great about the Viper's love-it-or-hate-it untamability.
So if you want a Viper, now's your chance. You'll probably be able to snag a deal on one before 2017 rolls around.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...-ends-in-2017/

hotlap · 10-23-2015, 09:11 AM

Sad to read this

Tr6 · 10-23-2015, 09:39 AM

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Sad to read this

Agreed. Nothing more pure MURICAN than a viper. Sad to see it go :/

newb · 10-23-2015, 09:54 AM

I think this just highlights the problems in the MOPAR strategy. They are trying to be the last man standing holding on to traditional American car ways. The end of the Viper shows tat the market for that is too small. Get on board with modern taste or get left behind. The rest of the lineup is starting to come around but the performance division is holding onto "horsepower will sell" in an attempt to remain relevant. I hope they get it turned around and remain competitive.

The Viper has been a niche car from a mass producer. It was destined to fail before it began. The majority of people willing to spend that much coin on a car, wanted a level of refinement not offered in the viper. Regardless of the performance.

Jeffro19 · 10-23-2015, 02:55 PM

Sad to see it go too

SuperSound · 10-23-2015, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by newb

I think this just highlights the problems in the MOPAR strategy. They are trying to be the last man standing holding on to traditional American car ways. The end of the Viper shows tat the market for that is too small. Get on board with modern taste or get left behind. The rest of the lineup is starting to come around but the performance division is holding onto "horsepower will sell" in an attempt to remain relevant. I hope they get it turned around and remain competitive.

The Viper has been a niche car from a mass producer. It was destined to fail before it began. The majority of people willing to spend that much coin on a car, wanted a level of refinement not offered in the viper. Regardless of the performance.

This exactly. Hopefully the Viper team will turn some attention to the Hellcat and up it's handling ability if the new platform doesn't come before then.

SpeedIsLife · 10-23-2015, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSound

This exactly. Hopefully the Viper team will turn some attention to the Hellcat and up it's handling ability if the new platform doesn't come before then.

The Challenger team in general could greatly benefit from the Viper teams experience.

ilirg · 10-23-2015, 08:09 PM

That is a damn shame. Hopefully, its temporary and comes back in the near future once FCA gets their shit together.

Sledgehammer70 · 10-23-2015, 08:21 PM

This is the 2nd time the Viper has taken a nap. I will not be shocked to see it come back one day.

The 1998 Dodge Viper was my dream car for years. I have a soft spot in my car loving for this beast.

Until the future Mr. Viper....

ilirg · 10-23-2015, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sledgehammer70

This is the 2nd time the Viper has taken a nap. I will not be shocked to see it come back one day.

The 1998 Dodge Viper was my dream car for years. I have a soft spot in my car loving for this beast.

Until the future Mr. Viper....

Yup same here, I had posters and models of it as a kid. Still think its the best looking Viper. My cousin had one, and I would just stare at it in awe, plastic windows and all lol.

hotlap · 10-23-2015, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sledgehammer70

This is the 2nd time the Viper has taken a nap. I will not be shocked to see it come back one day.

The 1998 Dodge Viper was my dream car for years. I have a soft spot in my car loving for this beast.

Until the future Mr. Viper....

For me it was the 1999 ACR. I thought hard about getting one 5-6 years ago

10-23-2015, 09:09 AM	#1
hotlap Drives: 20 1LE 2SS M6 Rally Green Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Franklin WI Posts: 6,632	Dodge Viper Production Ends in 2017 We first heard the rumors last week, and now they're confirmed: Fiat Chrysler will end production of the Dodge Viper in 2017. We'll miss you, you venemous brute. The end of the line for the V-10 sports car was buried in the contract proposal for the next four years between Fiat Chrysler and the UAW. That contract was just ratified with 77 percent support from UAW members, Automotive News reports this morning. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below The just-passed contract contained a detailed plan for future production, including plans to upgrade FCA's eight-speed automatic transmission. And as Automotive News reported earlier this week, the draft contract specified no new vehicle production at FCA's Conner Avenue plant in Detroit, where Vipers are built by hand by a team of roughly 80 employees. It's a sad end for the Viper, which went into production in 1992 after wowing fans as a concept car at the North American International Auto Show in 1989. Updated in 1996, 2003, and 2008, Chrysler's bankruptcy in 2010 brought the Viper's tenure to an end. The current Viper returned in 2013, but it's been somewhat slow-selling—Automotive News reports that just 503 Vipers were sold this year as of September, with only 760 sold in all of 2014. That's a shame, because in many ways the Viper is the last great American sports car: Brash, brutish, and with a strong disdain for those who can't handle its challenges. In a world where even the 650-horsepower Corvette Z06 has the polish, refinement, and digital help of its European competition, there was something great about the Viper's love-it-or-hate-it untamability. So if you want a Viper, now's your chance. You'll probably be able to snag a deal on one before 2017 rolls around. http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...-ends-in-2017/ __________________ "the trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.” Ronald Reagan -

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10-23-2015, 09:54 AM	#4
newb Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DMV Posts: 1,548	I think this just highlights the problems in the MOPAR strategy. They are trying to be the last man standing holding on to traditional American car ways. The end of the Viper shows tat the market for that is too small. Get on board with modern taste or get left behind. The rest of the lineup is starting to come around but the performance division is holding onto "horsepower will sell" in an attempt to remain relevant. I hope they get it turned around and remain competitive. The Viper has been a niche car from a mass producer. It was destined to fail before it began. The majority of people willing to spend that much coin on a car, wanted a level of refinement not offered in the viper. Regardless of the performance. __________________ It's a Dingledarm. It's there to dampen side fumbling. If your marzelvanes fumble too much they can cause total protonic reversal. It gets ugly from there. This is really the biggest problem with the new Camaro. That and the tri-pronged blivot. Delivered 21 Jan 2013

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Jeffro19 Drives: 2018 ZL1 6M, Silverado High Country Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,101	Sad to see it go too __________________ Previous Camaro's - 2002 Z28 6 spd manual, T tops, Sebring Silver - 2010 2SS 6 spd manual, Cyber Gray Metallic Current Vehicles - 2018 ZL1 Red Hot 6 spd manual, Carbon Hood, Sunroof 2019 Silverado High Country, Daily Driver

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Sledgehammer70 Lethal Camaro Drives: 16 2SS, 71 Std, Suburban RTS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 3,855 View My Garage	This is the 2nd time the Viper has taken a nap. I will not be shocked to see it come back one day. The 1998 Dodge Viper was my dream car for years. I have a soft spot in my car loving for this beast. Until the future Mr. Viper.... __________________ Thanks My Build Thread \| Lethal Garage YouTube \| Lethal Camaro IG \|

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ilirg Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss Join Date: May 2013 Location: nj Posts: 1,559	That is a damn shame. Hopefully, its temporary and comes back in the near future once FCA gets their shit together.

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