Dodge CEO Confirms In Interview, There Is No New Viper Coming:

Dodge CEO Confirms In Interview, There Is No New Viper Coming:
Dodge's Super Car Is Gone For Good!

2016 Dodge Viper ACR Extreme. (Dodge)

While there have been many rumors about another generation Viper in the works, Steve Beahm – Head of Passenger Cars, Dodge//SRT, Chrysler and FIAT, FCA North America confirmed those rumors were false in an interview with Motor Trend Magazine.

There were reports that the Viper is coming back. – Motor Trend​

As Mr. Marchionne indicated, the Viper is not in the [next five-year] plan. – Steve Beahm​

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Dodge Viper GTC with the Time Attack 1.0 Package. (Dodge)

Former FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne stated when asked a question about if there would be a “new Dodge Viper” during the June 1st, Capital Markets Day press conference in which FCA released it’s 5-year plan for its global brands…

That’s a great question. … It’s not in the plan, if that’s what you’re asking.” Didn’t make money, and wouldn’t work with a “cute” Euro-style engine…” – Sergio Marchionne​

Since the Viper ended production, FCA announced that Conner Avenue Assembly Plant, the former production home of the iconic Dodge Viper, will get a second life as an internal meeting and display space that will showcase the Company’s concept and historic vehicle collection.

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[Ryan]

Isn't this just confirming that it wasn't mentioned in the latest 5-year plan, like the rest of the Dodge and Chrysler lineups?

 

[Bili]

Or it's not a Viper...

I think that possibility of Viper replacement dies the very same moment where FCA management has decided that Maser Alfieri and Alfa 8C would not share a platform.

 

[redriderbob]

From what I heard... think V8 GT car... not as bulky as Challenger... more low sung like the Viper or Corvette.

 

[UN4GTBL]

Right, no new "Viper" coming.

 

[Jared B]

Right, no new "Viper" coming.

Exactly, just because its not a "Viper" doesnt mean that there isn't anything coming, just gotta read between the lines.

 

[Muther]

I have consistently heard FMR, GT, V8, Short overhangs, think knuckle dragging cousin to Alfieri/6C/8C.

From what I gather, and this needle points more toward rumorous speculation is that this thing (should it be built) will launch GenIV Hemi.

 

[Jared B]

I have consistently heard FMR, GT, V8, Short overhangs, think knuckle dragging cousin to Alfieri/6C/8C.

From what I gather, and this needle points more toward rumorous speculation is that this thing (should it be built) will launch GenIV Hemi.

A GT car is what I've been hearing as well. While of course execs wouldn't confirm future plans I think they probably get a kick out of saying "no new Viper is coming", while it won't be a Viper I'm sure it's going to be good.

 

[Muther]

The Head of International Design for all FCA brands, Ralph Gilles, will need a replacement for his ACR by then.

 

[Bili]

The Head of International Design for all FCA brands, Ralph Gilles, will need a replacement for his ACR by then.

He is a huge fan of an Italian car industry.

http://instagr.am/p/BlROCQAgzlA/
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http://instagr.am/p/Bkq7Bg6gRj1/
I have no doubt that he will pick Alfa 8C or Maser Alfieri if they are available before the new Dodge.

 

[Jared B]

He is a huge fan of an Italian car industry.

http://instagr.am/p/BlROCQAgzlA/
http://instagr.am/p/BlBMYrYgEJ9/
http://instagr.am/p/Bkq7Bg6gRj1/
I have no doubt that he will pick Alfa 8C or Maser Alfieri if they are available before the new Dodge.

I can't wait to see his Alfa project when it's done. He's been doing a very nice job on it, I've been following the project on Instagram since the beginning.

 

[mopar22]

As long as we have some sort of viper replacement i'll be a happy camper

 

[Jared B]

I really can't get over how ridiculously good looking the Gen 5 Viper is.

 

[mopar22]

I really can't get over how ridiculously good looking the Gen 5 Viper is.

Agree. It's so sleek and simple but the closer you get the more details you notice

 

[Cody's Car Conundrum]

I really can't get over how ridiculously good looking the Gen 5 Viper is.

The Gen V is so darn photogenic. I've already got some 200+ pictures of it in FH3.

 

[Jared B]

The Gen V is so darn photogenic. I've already got some 200+ pictures of it in FH3.
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Those look awesome, I'm going to have to make some time and get on FH3 and Forza 6 soon. I haven't turned my Xbox on in about half a year.

 

[Cody's Car Conundrum]

Those look awesome, I'm going to have to make some time and get on FH3 and Forza 6 soon. I haven't turned my Xbox on in about half a year.

Thanks!

Dang. Well, I've got some (not-related-to-this-thread) news, FH4 is just around the corner. It's coming in October IIRC.