Originally Posted by Sublime 340
So why not produce a small volume of the most sought-after model,
while additional powertrains are lined up and production capacity is expanded for future volume production?
This is what everyone is hoping for I think. The idea of a limited production first year is not too surprising given the complexities of bringing a new car to market. It was mentioned as a possibility by allpar from day one but I think the decision to go that way caught a lot of people flatfooted (including myself). Maybe they have reasons for not coming out of the gate with guns blazing, I dunno. Combined with comments from hemidakota and others it sounds like they're planning a ramp up after the Y1 issues are resolved and not the limited production crap this guy is blogging about.
Originally Posted by Sublime 340
If true, i hope it does'nt result in the stillbirth of the concept, with everybody getting the idea that Challenger is just another viper /prowler /ssr /whatever toy that real people can't afford.
For this DCX will have to step up and deliver something definitive, maybe a press release to put the limited production rumors to rest.
On a more interesting note hemidakota just posted the following tidbit on SRTForums.com. According to sources the 2008 Viper HP rating will be 700. Interestingly, that opens up a major gap between the 6.1L 425 HP hemi and the 8.4L 700 HP monster. Pure conjecture: a (slightly) detuned 392 6.4L could fill the sweet spot in the performance lineup at 475-500 HP.
Originally Posted by hemidakota
According to the latest round of inside information and rumor control, the
Dodge Viper for 2008 will remain on the same platform - code 'ZB'. The latest powertrain tweaking, along with some minor changes to the suspension, braking, wheel package, and some additional added downforce aero packaging, the next Viper will reap the latest [code EWE] 700-HP 8.4ltr engine to propel it to top of the hill again. Raw muscle…raw power for the
sport car enthusiasts.
... tried to post a link but it doesn't work. Its in the general forums under "Future Products... read and heed"