The Dodge Viper is one of the most awe inspiring and illustrious cars in the world, and also is this writer’s ultimate dream car, but reports say that the Dodge Viper could meet its ultimate and sad end in 2017.
This unfortunate news of the Viper’s demise was reported by Automotive News. The Dodge Viper’s are made at the Connor Avenue Assembly and a UAW contract states that the current model production for Dodge’s illustrious beauty will end in 2017 and it is reported that there is no intention of any future models. Basically, what this means is that if you would like a brand new Dodge Viper, you better get one by 2017. The decision, which has not been commented on by Dodge yet, was most likely ultimately made due to the fact that the Dodge Viper was not selling the best this year.
According to reports, Dodge only sold around 500 Viper’s in 2015 through September.
Also adding on to the fact, Dodge has numerous other elite selling vehicles, including the very popular Dodge RAM trucks, so Dodge should not be too hurt by this decision.
The people that will most likely be hurt the most by this news is not Dodge, but it is the fans. As mentioned previous, Dodge will be fine after this considering they have several other prestigious models that are selling well. However, true fans of the Dodge Viper will be devastated by this news to know that one of their favorite cars is about to fall of the face of the earth. Now obviously their will still be Dodge Viper’s in the world, given that people will keep them and treat them with care, but this will make them even more rare and prestigious in the future.
This news will also make any people who currently own a Viper, or plan to own one by 2017, more aware and cautious to take even better care of theirs.
It will truly be a sad day when 2017 comes and Dodge officially announces its last Viper. The one major thing to keep in mind is that there are many cars in the world that hold up to the Viper’s awe inspiring presence. As for Dodge, it will just be another day at the office for them when that day comes as they move their sights past the Dodge Viper and unto whatever new vehicle they decide to make next.
