Viper to move upmarket; Firepower nears approval

[PanterroR]

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Chrysler has decided to move the 2008 Dodge Viper slightly upmarket from its current price point, creating a gap for the Chrysler Firepower, reports the U.K.'s Car Magazine. The publication indicates the Firepower is moving ever closer to approval, echoing media reports from as early as January. At the Detroit auto show, Chrysler CEO Tom LaSorda said the Firepower was still "on our agenda." In May, the Canadian Auto Press reported the Firepower Concept was among Chrysler's top considerations.

From: Leftlane

 

[Mr. M]

I'm loving that interior.

Reminds me distantly of the Veyron.

 

[zetableh]

So wait... the Viper will cost MORE than the Firepower? Interesting. I just hope they improve the interior on the Viper, as people are complaining about the interior at it's current price... if it costs more, they'll just kvetch louder.

 

[kovachian]

If the Viper goes upscale, they had better throw out all that cheap plastic and come up with more leather/alcantara/whatever for the cockpit. An overhead cam V10 wouldn't hurt either.

 

[zetableh]

An overhead cam V10 wouldn't hurt either.

Might piss off the enthusists. You know how those buggers are... like everything just the way it is.

 

[siko]

The Firepower is way cooler than the Viper... it should be the top model!