dodge viper 2012 Fiat boss Marchionne reveals future models to Chrysler dealers, including the next-generation muscle car.
dodge viper 2012 Fiat boss Marchionne reveals future models to Chrysler dealers, including the next-generation muscle car.
The Dodge Viper is one of the first V10-powered cars in the world, made by the Dodge division of Chrysler. Production of the two seat sports car began at New Mack Assembly in 1991 and moved to its current home at Conner Avenue Assembly in October 1995. The car, and numerous variations, has made many appearances in TV shows, video games, movies, and music videos. Although Chrysler considered ending production because of financial problems,[1][2] chief executive Sergio Marchionne announced and showed on September 14, 2010 a redesign of the Viper for 2012.[3]
The Viper was conceived as a historical take on the classic American sports car. The iconic AC Cobra was a source of inspiration, and the final version of the Viper bears this out with its powerful engine, minimalist straightforward design, muscular and aggressive styling, and high performances. Some saw claims to kinship with the Cobra as a marketing exercise, ignoring that Carroll Shelby was heavily involved in the initial design of the Viper, and subsequent design of the Viper GTS coupe. Notably, the later (1996 through 2002) Viper GTS coupe took a few design cues from the Pete Brock designed Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe. Though the proportions seem similar at first glance, the designs are quite unique. Carroll Shelby was key in the development of the RT/10 as well as having a hand in the development of the GTS (Viper Coupe) model.
The Viper was initially conceived in late 1988 at Chrysler's Advanced Design Studios. The following February, Chrysler president Bob Lutz suggested to Tom Gale at Chrysler Design that the company should consider producing a modern Cobra, and a clay model was presented to Lutz a few months later. Produced in sheet metal by Metalcrafters,[4] the car appeared as a concept at the North American International Auto Show in 1989. Public reaction was so enthusiastic, that chief engineer Roy Sjoberg was directed to develop it as a standard production vehicle.
Sjoberg selected 85 engineers to be "Team Viper," with development beginning in March 1989. The team asked the then-Chrysler subsidiary Lamborghini to cast some prototype aluminum blocks based on Dodge's V10 truck engine[citation needed] for sports car use in May. The production body was completed in the fall, with a chassis prototype running in December. Though a V8 was first used in the test mule, the V10, which the production car was meant to use, was ready in February 1990.
Official approval from Chrysler chairman Lee Iacocca came in May 1990. One year later, Carroll Shelby piloted a pre-production car as the pace vehicle in the Indianapolis 500 race. In November 1991, the car was released to reviewers with first retail shipments beginning in January 1992.
The last model for the current generation Dodge Viper has already rolled off the assembly line, but instead of crying about it, we can take comfort in knowing that the next generation has already been confirmed for production. News of this came when the future sports car was shown at a private Chrysler dealer conference and then confirmed by Dodge CEO Ralph Gilles.
Insiders at the event said that the next Viper will come with a more aggressive design, featuring all-new bodywork painted 25 times in candy-apple red. They also said the car’s look had moved away from its race-car roots and evolved into a more traditional sports car.
More information was provided for the new Viper at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show when Ralph Gilles, head of Chrysler’s design, took the mic. When discussing the new Viper, he said that Dodge wants to "make it a renaissance of that vehicle," in order to attract buyers younger than 45. He also denied that the new sports car will use engines from Fiat’s Ferrari brand. That’s nice, but he failed to mention where the Viper’s power will come from.
Guess we’ll just have to be patient. We should be seeing the next Dodge Viper in 2012, pegged as a 2013 model, just in time for the next "Super Car Olympics." We can’t wait!
There isn’t any information as of yet on what the next generation Dodge Viper will look like. However, the company announced it will be sportier and wilder than the current generation. Dealers who saw the concept version said that the model will be a combination between the 8C and a Viper; however Dodge denied those rumors.
The design aspects of the new Viper are being kept hush hush, but Ralph Gilles, head of Chrysler’s design, has said that "there won’t be a part of the car that’s untouched." He also told Detroit News that he would "want the new Viper to be a more forgiving car to drive and accessible to more people. We’ve never had stability control on a high-performance car, which is about to happen on the new car."
All of this is just fine and dandy, but give us some concrete information. All these details tell us is that the next Viper will look better than the model it replacing, but we don’t have a clue as to hoe much better.
Dodge is hard at work trying to reinvent the Dodge Viper for the 2013 model year. As of right now, they are working on the new powerhouse engine that will be found under that long hood. This is evidenced by a Viper mule recently caught testing with the new Viper front end attached to the old body style. Something is cooking under that hood and whatever engine that may be, it will need plenty of fresh air to keep it cool. Check out the big air intake in the front bumper and what looks to be three air intakes in the hood. This engine will be a beast and Dodge is doing whatever it can to keep it at bay.
Rumors suggest this new engine will not come from Ferrari, but could be a variation of Chrysler’s new 6.4-liter Hemi V-8 with some form of forced induction. Only time will tell!
The first rumors suggested it would get a new direct-injection 8.4-liter V10 engine that will deliver around 700HP. However, European magazines are talking about a V8 engine with an output of 500 HP for an entry level version. Of course, all of this is just talk and Dodge is staying mute on the matter. The next generation Viper will also be offered with stability control tuning for the first time.
New spy shots of the future generation Dodge Viper suggest that the future sports car may use cruise control. The prototype caught testing was featured a homemade cutout for the cruise control buttons - including adaptive cruise. This may be the worst choice Chrysler may have made for the next Viper, considering cruise control will it make harder for the driver to maintain a constant speed. (Straightline)
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dodge viper 2012 Fiat boss Marchionne reveals future models to Chrysler dealers, including the next-generation muscle car.
The Dodge Viper is one of the first V10-powered cars in the world, made by the Dodge division of Chrysler. Production of the two seat sports car began at New Mack Assembly in 1991 and moved to its current home at Conner Avenue Assembly in October 1995. The car, and numerous variations, has made many appearances in TV shows, video games, movies, and music videos. Although Chrysler considered ending production because of financial problems,[1][2] chief executive Sergio Marchionne announced and showed on September 14, 2010 a redesign of the Viper for 2012.[3]
The Viper was conceived as a historical take on the classic American sports car. The iconic AC Cobra was a source of inspiration, and the final version of the Viper bears this out with its powerful engine, minimalist straightforward design, muscular and aggressive styling, and high performances. Some saw claims to kinship with the Cobra as a marketing exercise, ignoring that Carroll Shelby was heavily involved in the initial design of the Viper, and subsequent design of the Viper GTS coupe. Notably, the later (1996 through 2002) Viper GTS coupe took a few design cues from the Pete Brock designed Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe. Though the proportions seem similar at first glance, the designs are quite unique. Carroll Shelby was key in the development of the RT/10 as well as having a hand in the development of the GTS (Viper Coupe) model.
The Viper was initially conceived in late 1988 at Chrysler's Advanced Design Studios. The following February, Chrysler president Bob Lutz suggested to Tom Gale at Chrysler Design that the company should consider producing a modern Cobra, and a clay model was presented to Lutz a few months later. Produced in sheet metal by Metalcrafters,[4] the car appeared as a concept at the North American International Auto Show in 1989. Public reaction was so enthusiastic, that chief engineer Roy Sjoberg was directed to develop it as a standard production vehicle.
Sjoberg selected 85 engineers to be "Team Viper," with development beginning in March 1989. The team asked the then-Chrysler subsidiary Lamborghini to cast some prototype aluminum blocks based on Dodge's V10 truck engine[citation needed] for sports car use in May. The production body was completed in the fall, with a chassis prototype running in December. Though a V8 was first used in the test mule, the V10, which the production car was meant to use, was ready in February 1990.
Official approval from Chrysler chairman Lee Iacocca came in May 1990. One year later, Carroll Shelby piloted a pre-production car as the pace vehicle in the Indianapolis 500 race. In November 1991, the car was released to reviewers with first retail shipments beginning in January 1992.
The last model for the current generation Dodge Viper has already rolled off the assembly line, but instead of crying about it, we can take comfort in knowing that the next generation has already been confirmed for production. News of this came when the future sports car was shown at a private Chrysler dealer conference and then confirmed by Dodge CEO Ralph Gilles.
Insiders at the event said that the next Viper will come with a more aggressive design, featuring all-new bodywork painted 25 times in candy-apple red. They also said the car’s look had moved away from its race-car roots and evolved into a more traditional sports car.
More information was provided for the new Viper at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show when Ralph Gilles, head of Chrysler’s design, took the mic. When discussing the new Viper, he said that Dodge wants to "make it a renaissance of that vehicle," in order to attract buyers younger than 45. He also denied that the new sports car will use engines from Fiat’s Ferrari brand. That’s nice, but he failed to mention where the Viper’s power will come from.
Guess we’ll just have to be patient. We should be seeing the next Dodge Viper in 2012, pegged as a 2013 model, just in time for the next "Super Car Olympics." We can’t wait!
There isn’t any information as of yet on what the next generation Dodge Viper will look like. However, the company announced it will be sportier and wilder than the current generation. Dealers who saw the concept version said that the model will be a combination between the 8C and a Viper; however Dodge denied those rumors.
The design aspects of the new Viper are being kept hush hush, but Ralph Gilles, head of Chrysler’s design, has said that "there won’t be a part of the car that’s untouched." He also told Detroit News that he would "want the new Viper to be a more forgiving car to drive and accessible to more people. We’ve never had stability control on a high-performance car, which is about to happen on the new car."
All of this is just fine and dandy, but give us some concrete information. All these details tell us is that the next Viper will look better than the model it replacing, but we don’t have a clue as to hoe much better.
Dodge is hard at work trying to reinvent the Dodge Viper for the 2013 model year. As of right now, they are working on the new powerhouse engine that will be found under that long hood. This is evidenced by a Viper mule recently caught testing with the new Viper front end attached to the old body style. Something is cooking under that hood and whatever engine that may be, it will need plenty of fresh air to keep it cool. Check out the big air intake in the front bumper and what looks to be three air intakes in the hood. This engine will be a beast and Dodge is doing whatever it can to keep it at bay.
Rumors suggest this new engine will not come from Ferrari, but could be a variation of Chrysler’s new 6.4-liter Hemi V-8 with some form of forced induction. Only time will tell!
The first rumors suggested it would get a new direct-injection 8.4-liter V10 engine that will deliver around 700HP. However, European magazines are talking about a V8 engine with an output of 500 HP for an entry level version. Of course, all of this is just talk and Dodge is staying mute on the matter. The next generation Viper will also be offered with stability control tuning for the first time.
New spy shots of the future generation Dodge Viper suggest that the future sports car may use cruise control. The prototype caught testing was featured a homemade cutout for the cruise control buttons - including adaptive cruise. This may be the worst choice Chrysler may have made for the next Viper, considering cruise control will it make harder for the driver to maintain a constant speed. (Straightline)
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