gillbot Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2016/06/the-dodge-viper-is-dead.html Although it was expected, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has made it official: Dodge Viper production will end in 2017. To celebrate both the 25th anniversary and final year of production of the Dodge Viper, the brand has released a set of five special edition cars. Beginning on June 24, all of five of these special edition models will be available for purchase as 2017 model year vehicles. Kicking off these special edition models is the Viper 1:28 Edition ACR, which commemorates the ACR’s lap record at Laguna Seca Raceway which sits at 1:28.65. Features on this car include ACR stripes, the extreme aero package, carbon ceramic brakes, 1:28 Edition badging, red accent stitching and a custom car cover that matches the car’s exterior paint. There will be 28 1:28 Edition cars available for purchase. The Viper GTS-R Commemorative Edition ACR pays tribute to the most iconic Viper paint job: white with blue stripes, introduced on the 1998 Viper GTS-R GT2 Championship Edition. This car includes the extreme aero package, carbon ceramic brakes, exterior carbon package, red stryker decal, USA flag decals on the b-pillar, red seatbelts, a serialized instrument panel and a custom car cover. 100 examples of this car will be available. The Viper VooDoo II Edition resembles the original 2010 Viper VooDoo Edition, coming with a graphite metallic stripe with red tracer outline, carbon ceramic brakes, the extreme aero package, VooDoo II badges, silver accent stitching inside and a custom car cover. Just 31 of these units will be made available. A new Snakeskin Green color has been introduced for the next special edition model, the Skakeskin Edition GTC. It receives the advanced aero package, a GT black interior, a serialized instrument penal with a Snakeskin badge, and a customer car cover that shows the customer’s name on the driver’s side door. Just 25 units of this special edition will be made available. Finally we have the Dodge Dealer Edition ACR, which can only be bought at the two highest volume Viper dealers in the US: Tomball Dodge of Tomball, Texas, and Roanoke Dodge of Roanoke, Ill. This car is finished in white with a blue stripe, a red driver’s seat, carbon ceramic brakes, the extreme aero package, the ACR interior with red stitching and of course, a custom car cover. Just 33 units of this special edition will be built. The life of the Viper will come to an end in 2017, though rumor has it that a new model may be on its way, though we may have to wait a little while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 RIP Viper. Always liked these cars, hope to own one someday. I wonder how a new lighter smaller Viper with maybe a 4-5l V-10 would be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 chrysler lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grudes Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 That sucks, Vipers always held a special place in my heart. I guess they just never really gained enough popularity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BStowers023 Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 That sucks, Vipers always held a special place in my heart. I guess they just never really gained enough popularity. Vipers were always kind of in a weird spot. I think Corvette's kind of killed them to be honest. Really, ever since the early 2000s, you can get a Corvette that performs as well or better than the same year Viper for nearly half the price. And although in my opinion Vipers are cool, they aren't a Ferrari or Lamborghini so not many people willing to shell out $100k+ are buying a Dodge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) Vipers were always kind of in a weird spot. I think Corvette's kind of killed them to be honest. Really, ever since the early 2000s, you can get a Corvette that performs as well or better than the same year Viper for nearly half the price. And although in my opinion Vipers are cool, they aren't a Ferrari or Lamborghini so not many people willing to shell out $100k+ are buying a Dodge. I agree the Viper vs. vette battle WAS epic, they traded blows every year up an until they didn't. I don't think the c6/c7 is on the same playing field as any of the gen VX Viper. The Corvette doesn't hold a 5th of the records set by SRT. They'll retire on top. Doubtful of a miracle that will help me afford one of the latest gen Vipers but I'll at least get a 2nd gen GTS and throw retarded sized tires at it and let it eat. Edited June 27, 2016 by Miller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Acura NSX just beat the Viper ACR's time up Pike's Peak by 10 seconds. :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 :gabe: Das it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Acura NSX just beat the Viper ACR's time up Pike's Peak by 10 seconds. :gabe: Dem 2 extra drive wheels doe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkside Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 The Viper will be back within a few years in my opinion. If nothing else this is going to drive up the price of Vipers until they do return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbospec29 Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Let it die and give us a 2 seat sports car with a hellcat v8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99StockGT Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Let it die and give us a 2 seat sports car with a hellcat v8. With the popularity of this drive train I imagine you aren't far off the truth. It's been talked about before that the Hellcat setup won't fit into the engine bay in current configuration so... take it off the line for a bit rework it to take the new monster they've created and bring it back modern, monstrous, and more expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbospec29 Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 With the popularity of this drive train I imagine you aren't far off the truth. It's been talked about before that the Hellcat setup won't fit into the engine bay in current configuration so... take it off the line for a bit rework it to take the new monster they've created and bring it back modern, monstrous, and more expensive! I'd actually think they can make it cheaper and better. Something corvette sized with a hellcat engine and that 8 speed. :fuckyeah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buteo Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 I'm eyeing an ACR extreme but not at the current prices. Sub 90k is the sweet spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaronsToy Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Im thinking I need one more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Let it die and give us a 2 seat sports car with a hellcat v8. While this makes more power it isn't a Viper if you ask me, it has to be a V-10 to be a Viper which is why I think a smaller 4 or 5 liter engine is in order and shrink the car down a good bit, but I'm sure some would argue that isn't a Viper either.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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