Dodge Viper News

Posted by Doug Demmons -- The Birmingham News May 12, 2008 10:22 PM Zero to 60 in a mind-blowing 2.5 seconds. via Alabama Live

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“Men don't wear a $100,000 necklace with their $100,000 car”

If you see a canary-colored Lamborghini Gallardo cruising down the street, nine times out of 10 a man will be at the wheel. via WTVF Nashville

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“The fun factor, the thrill factor in the Viper are unmatched. The car teaches me the fine line between stupidity and guts.”

Quick Stats: Drake Hogestyn Actor on NBC's "Days of Our Lives" Daily driver: 1988 Chevy Silverado Other cars in his collection: 2003 Dodge Viper 1961 Chevy Corvette Favorite road trip: Driving to Mexico from ... via Motor Trend

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It remains to be seen whether Chrysler LLC's "Let's Refuel America" campaign will create an auto industry sensation like "Employee Prices for Everyone," or "Zero-Percent Financing," but the $2.99 per gallon ... via BusinessWeek

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“We think it's appropriate to give our customers more peace of mind.”

Forget gas tax holidays. Chrysler LLC is offering buyers of most of its products an opportunity to lock in to $2.99 a gallon for three years. via Detnews.com

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Chrysler has announced that it will give drivers, who buy one of 23 models, a card that will keep the price of gas at $2.99 a gallon for three years. via News Channel 9

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“This could be a game-changer in terms of how vehicles are sold in the marketplace”

Chrysler will let US consumers lock in gasoline prices for three years under a new incentive program launching at a time of sliding vehicle sales, rising oil prices and deepening consumer uncertainty. via The Age

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“I'm kind of taking a Mulligan on the McLaren thing”

Sports-car guru Neil Hannemann, the engineering brains behind the Dodge Viper, the Ford GT and the Saleen S7, is bringing his expertise to Aptera Motors, a California electric-car company. via AutoWeek

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“It's intended to blend the youthful, sophisticated small sports look of coupes from Europe with the classic, powerful appearance of all-American coupes”

Future CarsIf looks can indeed kill, then the Chrysler Crossfire concept qualifies as deadly force. via Motor Trend

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The Plymouth brand, which was produced from 1928 to 2001, was always a proud member of the Chrysler, later DaimlerChrysler, family. via CanadianDriver

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