Final Dodge Demon and Viper Sold for $1 Million at Barrett-Jackson Auction Event
Back in April, The News Wheel reported that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles was preparing to auction off the final Dodge Viper and Dodge Demon together during the Barrett-Jackson Northeast Auction in Uncasville, Connecticut. That auction-based Barrett-Jackson event recently wrapped up last week on June 23. So how much did the “Ultimate Last Chance” duo of the Viper and Demon […]
UPDATE: Sergio Marchionne Dismisses Rumors of a Revived Dodge Viper
Reports of the Viper's return were evidently premature, as FCA has no plans in place to revive the performance model
Early last week, rumors emerged of a new generation of Dodge Viper vehicles. For automotive enthusiasts, this news sounded too good to be true. Evidently, that is exactly the case. Fiat Chrysler’s CEO Sergio Marchionne recently dismissed the rumors of a new Dodge Viper. The Send-Off for a Performance Legend: 2017 Dodge Viper Special Editions celebrate […]
Is Dodge Already Planning to Revive the Viper?
New reports suggest that the Dodge Viper may be getting a new iteration for the 2021 model year, albeit without its iconic V-10 engine
It hasn’t even been a full year since production of the legendary Dodge Viper came to an end. Nevertheless, new reports suggest that the Viper could be granted a new lease on life far sooner than expected. Car and Driver reports that a new generation of Dodge Viper vehicles will arrive sometime around 2021. After […]
FCA to Auction Off the Last Dodge Viper and Last Dodge Demon as a Pair
At a Barrett-Jackson auction in June, automotive enthusiasts will have the opportunity to bid for the final production models of both the Dodge Viper and the Dodge Demon
Automotive enthusiasts around the world mourned the loss of the Dodge Viper after learning that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles was ending production of the performance vehicle following the 2017 model year. While another of FCA’s performance-based cars, the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, did build some major excitement last year, very few of those enthusiasts were able to […]
Dodge Holds Viper Memorabilia Auction to Benefit United Way
From now until April 13, auto enthusiasts have the opportunity to purchase a piece of Viper history while helping out a worthy cause
At the end of August last year, FCA officially shut down production of the Dodge Viper, leading to the model’s discontinuation. Nevertheless, the legacy of the Viper lives on through the passion and enthusiasm demonstrated by its devoted fans. Now those fans have the opportunity to both own a piece of Dodge Viper history and […]
Former Dodge Viper Assembly Plant Repurposed to House FCA’s U.S. Car Collection
Formerly the Conner Avenue Assembly Plant, the new Conner Center will also house internal company meetings for FCA
When production of the legendary Dodge Viper came to an end last year, the fate of the Conner Avenue Assembly Plant where the performance model was built was left uncertain. Now, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has revealed what it plans to do with the Conner location. The Conner Avenue Assembly Plant will be converted into a museum for […]
Pennzoil Celebrates the Dodge Viper Legacy with “The Last Viper” Short Film
Pennzoil teamed up with creative agency JWT and stunt driver Rhys Millen to send the Dodge Viper off on one last ride
For the past 25 years, the Dodge Viper has played a critical role in the automotive world. Few other American-produced cars have even come close to setting the same performance records as the Viper. Of course, all good things must eventually come to an end, and 2017 marks the official end of the Dodge Viper. […]
UPDATE: Texan Dodge Viper Enthusiasts Plan to Add 81st Viper Vehicle to Their Collection
Nearly two years ago, The News Wheel wrote a story about two Texas residents with a car collection consisting of 79 Dodge Vipers. Now that production of the Dodge Viper is coming to an end, Wayne and D’Ann Rauh are ready to purchase one final Dodge Viper from the dealership. In fact, this latest Dodge Viper will […]
The Dodge Viper ACR Claims the Track Record for Carolina Motorsports Park
Although 2017 may mark the final chapter for the Dodge Viper, the performance vehicle seems to be going out on a high note. So far, the final generation of the Viper ACR has set 13 track records across the United States. However, with the latest announcement surrounding the Dodge Viper, that number will have to be revised to […]
Crowdfunding Campaign Created to Help Dodge Viper Reclaim Its Nürburgring World Record
Members of the Viper Owners Association have set up a crowdfunding campaign to bring the Dodge Viper ACR back to Nürburgring for one final attempt to reclaim its former title and glory
For Dodge vehicle enthusiasts, the end of an era has officially arrived. 2017 marks the final production year for the Dodge Viper. During the course of the vehicle’s 25-year history, the Viper has set and broken numerous performance records. The current generation of the Dodge Viper ACR even holds 13 lap records at tracks across the […]
FCA Will Reopen Dodge Viper Ordering One Final Time Before the Holidays
In its final year of availability, the Dodge Viper has become such a hot commodity that FCA actually stopped accepting orders so it could determine how many more of these supercars it could produce. Demand for the track-oriented Viper ACR model has been so high that FCA stopped accepting orders for it on September 27th. […]
You Could Have the Chance to Own an Original 1998 Dodge Viper GTS-R
If you missed the opportunity to seal the deal on one of the last remaining 2017 Dodge Vipers that were available to the public, then worry not! Well, that is, if you wouldn’t mind a 1998 model instead and don’t mind traveling to Florida for it. Make Some Noise: This turbo charged vehicle might make […]
2017 Dodge Viper Ordering Halted to Determine Number of Remaining Available Cars
The 2017 Dodge Viper is official endangered. This iconic American-made supercar, which is getting the ax after the 2017 model year, can no longer be ordered while Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV assesses the number of Viper models that are available for its final year of production. In a recent interview with The Detroit News, Tim […]
Dodge Viper ACR Crushes 11 Supercars at Laguna Seca
As part of its 2016 Best Driver’s Car competition, Motor Trend brought its top 12 cars of the year to Laguna Seca for a lap time showdown. Almost every car in the lineup is a proper supercar, with ridiculous amounts of power or technology under the hood—or both. The price tag for these cars averages […]
[VIDEO] Watch Chris Harris Fall in Love with Dodge Viper ACR
![[VIDEO] Watch Chris Harris Fall in Love with Dodge Viper ACR](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F08%2FChris-Harris-Top-Gear-Viper.jpg&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[VIDEO] Watch Chris Harris Fall in Love with Dodge Viper ACR")
The Dodge Viper might be on its way out of the Dodge lineup, but it’s made one more person fall in love with it before it goes. In a recent video posted on TopGear.com, Chris Harris—one of the many hosts of the revamped Top Gear car show—got behind the wheel of the iconic American Dodge […]
Dodge Announces Pricing for Viper’s Final Model Year
The bells of the Dodge Viper’s final model year are ringing, and with them come the announcement of the 2017 Viper’s price. Earlier this month, Dodge revealed the pricing for the iconic American super car, and if it seems familiar, well—it’s because it’s the same as the 2016 model. For the 2017 model year, potential […]
Infographic: Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs Dodge Viper ACR vs Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Each type of vehicle on the road says something about the driver inside of it. For example, driver that pilot plug-in hybrids and EVs tend to be more concerned about the environment, while folks that drive luxury cars are looking for a way to showcase their status and swagger. However, there’s no better way to grab everyone’s […]
Dodge Viper 25th Anniversary Limited-Edition Models Sell Out Fast
Production of the Dodge Viper might be ending, but this sports car is definitely going out with a bang. After announcing a lineup of special-edition Vipers to celebrate the car’s 25th anniversary, Dodge managed to sell out of the limited quantities within just five ordering days. A Collectible for the Future: Find out why Hagerty’s […]