ALERT: Chrysler rips ‘for sale’ sign off Dodge Viper business

HOME   |   LATEST NEWS   |   VEHICLE REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   SUBSCRIBE   |   CLASSIFIEDS Friday, July 10, 2009 The Dodge Viper SRT10 (Chrysler) Chrysler rips ‘for sale’ sign off Dodge Viper business By Greg Migliore | 07/10/09, 5:25 pm et The Dodge Viper has received a reprieve. After nearly a year of trying to sell the iconic sports car business, Chrysler said Friday it will continue to build the Viper SRT10. Production was expected to end at the Connor Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit, known as the “Snake Pit,” in December. But the new Chrysler has reversed its decision after a review of the company’s products, and top executives found the Viper to be a viable business going forward. The current lineup, including the ACR and competition versions, will continue. “It’s off the table,” a spokesman said. Chrysler emerged from bankruptcy in June, and the new company is led by Fiat. The Viper plant was the first to re-start production. More than 25,000 Vipers have been... CLICK HERE TO UNSUBSCRIBE from the AutoWeek Daily Drive E-mail or to sign up for other AutoWeek e-mail products. IMPORTANT: Please add AutoWeek.com to your E-mail Address Book to ensure you will continue to receive our newsletters. Please DO NOT reply to this e-mail. You will not receive a reply if you use this e-mail address. Crain Communications, 1155 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207.