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JohnnyRingo

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3. FCA seems to be focusing on reviving the Viper for now.

Wed May 30, 2018, 03:25 AM

May 2018

...without it's signature V10. They plan to use the Hemi that powers the Dodge Demon and Hellcat, an engine they swore a couple years ago wouldn't fit in a Viper due to height restrictions. That'll go up against the Corvette and Ford GT, a car FCA no longer has after cancelling the aging Viper platform last year.

The dodge Challenger competes nicely against the other pony cars right now. Adding another one would just be an added expense with no upside. Some of the design cues from the Barracuda concept are likely to find their way on future Challenger upgrades.

Cars are like pizzas now. Instead of offering five different shaped pies, you just pick one of three sizes and add expensive toppings to your taste. and wallet. The Mustang has always been such a car.

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FCA seems to be focusing on reviving the Viper for now. JohnnyRingo May 2018 #3

re: "The Mustang has always been such a car." discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2018 #4

I understand what you're saying. JohnnyRingo May 2018 #5

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