Dodge Viper: Final Edition

[a_Username]

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/06/d...nal-edition%2F

The current Dodge Viper that we've all come to know and love is heading to that faraway automotive graveyard in the sky. Fret not – we have it on good authority that all supercars go to heaven. To commemorate the occasion, Chrysler has announced that it will build a limited production run of 50 Viper SRT10 Final Edition models.

Dodge will build 20 Final Edition Coupes, 18 Roadsters and just 12 ACRs, each dipped in a bath of Graphite Clear Coat with a black center stripe that's outlined in red. Coupes and ACRs will also get a black windshield surround that the Roadster does without. Capping off the exterior are anthracite six-spoke wheels for the Coupe and Roadster and black Sidewinder wheels for the ACR.

Inside, each car will get side sill badges along with red accent stitching on the black surfaces, plus red painted halo surrounds on the gauge cluster and bright stainless steel screws in center stack bezel. A numbered plaque will be featured on the shifter bezel and the updates will be finished off with Viper Final Edition floor mats.

The well-known V10 powerplant goes unchanged, but with 600 horsepower and 560 pound-feet of torque it's not as if the Viper was ever lacking for power. Pricing is unknown, but Dodge says the cars will be available starting this summer. Hit the jump for the official press release.

It's always sad to see a performance vehicle die, especially as one as powerful and potent as the Viper. It, along with the ZR1, are Supercar killers that cost a 1/3 (and less) than the likes of the Lambos, Ferraris, etc. I've heard from somewhere the Viper (or something like it) will come back, but I can't seem to remember from where.

[Sax1031]

:(

[BackinBlackSS/RS]

50, that's it?????????????????? That's BS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Indpowr]

Very Sad

Someone wanted to make an offer on my car last night at a car show. IF I end up selling I want to go back to a Viper. It was a lot of fun when I had my 95RT/10 Venom..

[ironpeddler]

[lil_chef]

Originally Posted by a_Username

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/06/d...nal-edition%2F





It's always sad to see a performance vehicle die, especially as one as powerful and potent as the Viper. It, along with the ZR1, are Supercar killers that cost a 1/3 (and less) than the likes of the Lambos, Ferraris, etc. I've heard from somewhere the Viper (or something like it) will come back, but I can't seem to remember from where.

i believe the viper has been reported to be taking a year off. then returning 2011/2012 as a completely new model, borrowing parts from the ferrari bin. hopefully they don't stray too far from the viper formula

[vsound]

I don't think the Viper is being discontinued...just the current body style.

At least that is what I gather from this article.

[Apex Motorsports]

From what I understand it's going on a 2-3 years hiatus and coming back as an all new vehicle, benefiting from their new European connection of course.

[vsound]

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

From what I understand it's going on a 2-3 years hiatus and coming back as an all new vehicle, benefiting from their new European connection of course.

Sounds like a plan to me!

Now to convince Ford to bring back the GT40/GT again...

[ViperTomcat]

Originally Posted by vsound

Sounds like a plan to me!

Now to convince Ford to bring back the GT40/GT again...

Maybe one that isnt always broken this time.

Imagine a GT with more carbon fiber body panels, aluminum and titanium frame pieces and a blown 5.0 or 5.4 from the GT350/500...

It would be fast as stink .

[Sax1031]

Viper the GT500 engine is basically the engine from the Ford GT. Blown 5.4 DOHC.

[Revo1]

I thought Viper got cut a couple years ago...

Still sad to see it go, looks like Corvette is the only American supercar still standing...

I guess Ford GT counts, but that's barely even a production car...


It looks pretty good though. Only thing I'm not a fan of is the Dodge Ram looking grille.

[ViperTomcat]

Originally Posted by Sax1031

Viper the GT500 engine is basically the engine from the Ford GT. Blown 5.4 DOHC.

The engine in the 2010 GT500 is different from the 2011 GT500. The use of more aluminum in the 2011 5.4L makes it nearly 100 pounds lighter and goes from 540 to 550 HP.

That is why I said 2011 GT500 and not 2010.

[Sax1031]

Originally Posted by ViperTomcat

The engine in the 2010 GT500 is different from the 2011 GT500. The use of more aluminum in the 2011 5.4L makes it nearly 100 pounds lighter and goes from 540 to 550 HP.

That is why I said 2011 GT500 and not 2010.

Yes the Ford GT motor was all aluminum. The 2011 GT500 Blown 5.4 DOHC is closer to what the production GT had. Albeit with different cams and other slight changes.