- The look of the redesigned Dodge Viper was inspired by "a naked woman on the beach," said Ralph Gilles, president and CEO of the Dodge brand, on Thursday.
- There are no images available of the future Viper at this point.
- The new Viper won't use engines from Fiat's Ferrari brand, Gilles said.
DETROIT — The look of the redesigned Dodge Viper was inspired by "a naked woman on the beach," said Ralph Gilles, president and CEO of the Dodge brand on Thursday, forcing the curious to use their imaginations.
There are no images available of the future Viper at this point.
Speaking to reporters at the Automotive News World Congress, Gilles also said that the new Viper won't use engines from Fiat's Ferrari brand. Viper production stopped in July, but Chrysler has suggested that the Viper will be back in 2012 as a 2013 model.
A video with excerpts of Gilles' speech was posted Friday on the Chrysler Web site, but did not contain the remarks about the Viper. Instead, Gilles mused about Chrysler's "underdog factor" and how the company has "been a bit of a recluse, a bit of a mysterious company" as it has emerged from a federally led bankruptcy proceedings.
He noted that "great things come of failure." In recent months, Gilles said that the automaker had to "decomplicate" the process of car design. He argued that the Chrysler 300, which debuted to much fanfare at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, had become "uncompetitive," but predicted that the new sedan would be a success in the marketplace.
Inside Line says: The old Viper certainly bore little resemblance to a naked woman anywhere. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
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shortzakilla says:
06:42 PM, 03/14/2011
Thought I saw a concept pic of new Viper in new CAR AND DRIVER Mag.
ionlydrivesrts says:
08:24 AM, 02/08/2011
There's actually a design made. There is not any pictures though. My father actually saw it in person at chryslers dealer meeting in florida last year. They are continuing to use the current 8.4 litre motor because they put so much money into developing it. But they are planning a entry level viper with a smaller motor. Possibly with the new 6.4 litre hemi or slightly tuned for over 500hp. But from what I was told by my dad that viper looks amazing and he's just waiting for the orders to open up so he can get one.
price ranging from $70,000-100,000 depending on model, which is great to compete with corvette pricing
bengal3200 says:
09:18 AM, 01/18/2011
Well, as long as they naked woman on the beach is akin to Halle Berry. We guys hear "naked woman on beach" and that's what we think about. But remember, nude beaches aren't always screened for nudity. I don't want the new Viper to look like most women who frequent naked beaches.
zoomzoomn says:
07:40 AM, 01/18/2011
bjgw66 says:
10:55 AM, 01/15/2011
Amen!!!
copmotor440cid says:
11:45 PM, 01/16/2011
What are the chances of a 6.4L Hemi based V10 making it into this car? Probably not too good considering the volume but I wonder if it has been considered. Or even a 7.0L version of the 6.4 to compete with the Corvette Z06.
dgmail says:
11:07 AM, 01/16/2011
As long as it doesn't come with a Honda designed exterior and Toyota designed safety features, The new Dodge Viper should look and perform great.
kennyrabbit says:
07:16 AM, 01/16/2011
smooth leather or fuzzy cloth seats? "Brazilian" made? Is it topless? I could go on and on.
blueprint1 says:
06:52 PM, 01/15/2011
So it's going to be curvy ?
thaitanium15 says:
03:02 PM, 01/15/2011
Dodge Viper with boobs :)
bjgw66 says:
10:55 AM, 01/15/2011
I think IL is miss representing the quote from the Chrylser Group....
What they really said was:
"The new Viper is inspired to get WOMEN NAKED."