The Dodge Viper Lives . . . to Die Another Day?

The official announcement was made earlier (see what happens when you play badminton with your daughter?). Here’s the memo sent to employees:

Dear Employees: Dodge is proud to announce the continuation of Dodge Viper SRT10® production beyond the 2009 calendar year! Originally slated to cease production in December 2009, the Viper business is no longer for sale, and the Connor Avenue Assembly Plant, the sole home of Viper production since 1995 will continue to produce the V-10 powered sports car. This is great news for our Company as well as for the dedicated team at the Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit who build this iconic American car. We at Chrysler Group LLC are committed to building great products that exceed the expectations of our customers and, over the years, the legendary Dodge Viper is the type of great product that has set our company apart.

Since the Viper’s introduction as a concept car at the 1989 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, it has captured the hearts and imagination of enthusiasts around the world. Then as now, Viper remains a pure formula for “melding man and machine.” With its dramatic styling and 600 horsepower, the 2009 Dodge Viper SRT10 is simply the ultimate Dodge. Available as a coupe or roadster, the Viper SRT10 launches from 0 to 60 mph in less than 4 seconds and reaches a top speed of more than 200 mph. Viper is a powerful reminder of the great vehicles that make this company extraordinary!

Source: www.thetruthaboutcars.com

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