Comments on: Viper to move upmarket; Firepower nears approval http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:20:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By:       ||AP>> Chrysler Firepower http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-509588       ||AP>> Chrysler Firepower Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:03:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-509588 [...] Nm bei4,5 s300 km/h Einzelnachweise↑ Leftlane News: Chrysler may build Firepower, Hornet↑ Leftlane News: Viper to move upmarket, Firepower nears approval↑ Leftlane News: Chrysler won’t build Firepower Weblinks zu zu  Commons: Chrysler [...] [...] Nm bei4,5 s300 km/h Einzelnachweise↑ Leftlane News: Chrysler may build Firepower, Hornet↑ Leftlane News: Viper to move upmarket, Firepower nears approval↑ Leftlane News: Chrysler won’t build Firepower Weblinks zu zu  Commons: Chrysler [...]

]]> By: JC Whitless http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-255977 JC Whitless Mon, 28 Aug 2006 21:55:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-255977 Why not call it the Crossfire? Kill off the old one and make this bad boy the replacement? Why not call it the Crossfire?

Kill off the old one and make this bad boy the replacement?

]]> By: doubledown http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-254741 doubledown Sun, 27 Aug 2006 12:42:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-254741 looks like a Concept car to me. thats where it ends. looks like a Concept car to me. thats where it ends.

]]> By: Keith Rogers http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-253257 Keith Rogers Sun, 27 Aug 2006 00:29:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-253257 This car will make production by moving the Viper upmarket? Shouldn't it be the other way around? This car will make production by moving the Viper upmarket? Shouldn’t it be the other way around?

]]> By: Marshall http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-252917 Marshall Sat, 26 Aug 2006 19:48:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-252917 The Reason it has the lines on the hood is probably too look like the boot of a 1961 Chrysler New yorker or something, same as the grill, kinda New Yorker/Old 300 series looking.. i like it.. but now to me it really DOES look like it's looking backwards.. Still.. lets just hope the BIG 3 can get their act together... BRING BACK THE PLYMOUTH NAME WITH THE 'CUDA AND SUPERBIRD WITH HEMIS PLEASE!!!!! The Reason it has the lines on the hood is probably too look like the boot of a 1961 Chrysler New yorker or something, same as the grill, kinda New Yorker/Old 300 series looking.. i like it.. but now to me it really DOES look like it’s looking backwards.. Still.. lets just hope the BIG 3 can get their act together… BRING BACK THE PLYMOUTH NAME WITH THE ‘CUDA AND SUPERBIRD WITH HEMIS PLEASE!!!!!

]]> By: Dan http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-252321 Dan Sat, 26 Aug 2006 10:55:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-252321 I've been saying for years the best thing that could happen to the viper is replacing the gigantic v10 with a high-output hemi... could result in lower weight, better mileage, better sound, tighter moment of inertia (b/c if set back at the same distance, the CG of the engine would be further back), less heat soak, lower build costs, more conservative torque and lighter weight could mean smaller tires (could mean lighter wheels> less unsprung weight>better ride, more predictable handling) My concern is that as a chrysler it won't be built with low weight in mind and may actually end up weighing more than a viper, which would be a real shame... At any rate, it'll be better finished than a viper, at lower cost... so it'd pose a more legit comparison to other high-end GTs, like maybe a jag xk. But I'm hoping 'vette territory there's a few concepts out with hemi's and viper trans... namely the challenger, but also several hotrods. it'll happen. I hope they keep it priced low enough that the firepower will be a direct replacement for the crossfire. then it'd be a legit I’ve been saying for years the best thing that could happen to the viper is replacing the gigantic v10 with a high-output hemi… could result in lower weight, better mileage, better sound, tighter moment of inertia (b/c if set back at the same distance, the CG of the engine would be further back), less heat soak, lower build costs, more conservative torque and lighter weight could mean smaller tires (could mean lighter wheels> less unsprung weight>better ride, more predictable handling)

My concern is that as a chrysler it won’t be built with low weight in mind and may actually end up weighing more than a viper, which would be a real shame…

At any rate, it’ll be better finished than a viper, at lower cost… so it’d pose a more legit comparison to other high-end GTs, like maybe a jag xk. But I’m hoping ‘vette territory

there’s a few concepts out with hemi’s and viper trans… namely the challenger, but also several hotrods. it’ll happen.

I hope they keep it priced low enough that the firepower will be a direct replacement for the crossfire. then it’d be a legit

]]> By: Glenn http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-250795 Glenn Thu, 24 Aug 2006 18:36:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-250795 I have watched this for a few years now...I know the name FIREPOWER is only a working name as the name is owned by a battery line... it is a georgeos car...interior is striking, love the aston martin styling... I WANT ONE!!!! I have watched this for a few years now…I know the name FIREPOWER is only a working name as the name is owned by a battery line…

it is a georgeos car…interior is striking, love the aston martin styling…

I WANT ONE!!!!

]]> By: silva http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-249769 silva Thu, 24 Aug 2006 11:56:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-249769 Aston Martin cross Ferrari? It floats my boat! Aston Martin cross Ferrari? It floats my boat!

]]> By: Jay http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-247646 Jay Wed, 23 Aug 2006 16:47:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-247646 The headlights look slightly like a Corvettes Daniel... other than that I don't see any Vette in it. So Vipers moving up market.... The headlights look slightly like a Corvettes Daniel… other than that I don’t see any Vette in it.
So Vipers moving up market….

]]> By: Daniel http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-245798 Daniel Wed, 23 Aug 2006 01:11:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-245798 I dunno if it's just me, but I see a Corvette in the front. Maybe its just the headlights... I dunno if it’s just me, but I see a Corvette in the front. Maybe its just the headlights…

]]> By: JC2 http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-245776 JC2 Wed, 23 Aug 2006 00:48:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-245776 I was going to ask why does Chrysler have those lines on the hood? It may be something somewhat remmisent of older chryslers, but it doesn't look good on modern cars like this. Same goes for all of the other models that you have that your doing it to. Oh yeah and Dr. Z rules... it's probably going to be more like 6 Aveos LOL. If this is going to slot somewhere around where the Viper is (or was when this comes out) it will probably be... 80,000$ (and Viper moved up some)? But then again that's nothing more than a guess but still LOL I was going to ask why does Chrysler have those lines on the hood? It may be something somewhat remmisent of older chryslers, but it doesn’t look good on modern cars like this. Same goes for all of the other models that you have that your doing it to.
Oh yeah and Dr. Z rules… it’s probably going to be more like 6 Aveos LOL. If this is going to slot somewhere around where the Viper is (or was when this comes out) it will probably be… 80,000$ (and Viper moved up some)? But then again that’s nothing more than a guess but still LOL

]]> By: rod http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-245526 rod Tue, 22 Aug 2006 21:35:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-245526 the car is not going to be called firepower....they haven't trademarked the name.this was just the concept name. the car is not going to be called firepower….they haven’t trademarked the name.this was just the concept name.

]]> By: tojo http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-245508 tojo Tue, 22 Aug 2006 21:24:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-245508 DimeStore Chrysler should focus on building good quality cars that people can afford - not these psuedoeuro fatherland muthers. DimeStore Chrysler should focus on building good quality cars that people can afford – not these psuedoeuro fatherland muthers.

]]> By: anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-245410 anonymous Tue, 22 Aug 2006 20:31:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-245410 How much more upmarket can they make the Viper 0_0 Is it not expensive enough already? For most Americans a Honda Accord is a fantasy car!!! How can people afford these things? How much more upmarket can they make the Viper 0_0 Is it not expensive enough already? For most Americans a Honda Accord is a fantasy car!!! How can people afford these things?

]]> By: Shawn http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-245370 Shawn Tue, 22 Aug 2006 20:00:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-245370 That's a good looking car but I don't see why they have to move the viper up. I mean is this car gonna cost around $80k also? That’s a good looking car but I don’t see why they have to move the viper up. I mean is this car gonna cost around $80k also?

]]> By: anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-245279 anonymous Tue, 22 Aug 2006 19:07:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-245279 Wow, an Aston Martin front end, and a Porsche 928 rear end. Even the tail lights are 928 ish. If it had the rear quarter windows, it would be almost exactly a 928 rip off. It does strongly resemble a concept from Carrol Shelby a few years back in the over all appearance. Pretty nice even though it has no original design element. Wow, an Aston Martin front end, and a Porsche 928 rear end. Even the tail lights are 928 ish. If it had the rear quarter windows, it would be almost exactly a 928 rip off. It does strongly resemble a concept from Carrol Shelby a few years back in the over all appearance. Pretty nice even though it has no original design element.

]]> By: yeah eh http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-245250 yeah eh Tue, 22 Aug 2006 18:56:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-245250 Chrysler.... lose the lines on the hood please. Chrysler…. lose the lines on the hood please.

]]> By: georgejetson http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-245241 georgejetson Tue, 22 Aug 2006 18:53:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-245241 Hemi power, Viper handling, less tacky than a Vette, under $50k. And it looks stunning in person, not at all plasticky (and not as Aston-like as you guys seem to think). The market for this car is non-mulleted guys who buy Vettes for the package but cringe at the looks and image. They ought to be able to do 10k a year without too much trouble. I'll be buying one, assuming they offer it with a six-speed manual. Hemi power, Viper handling, less tacky than a Vette, under $50k. And it looks stunning in person, not at all plasticky (and not as Aston-like as you guys seem to think). The market for this car is non-mulleted guys who buy Vettes for the package but cringe at the looks and image. They ought to be able to do 10k a year without too much trouble. I’ll be buying one, assuming they offer it with a six-speed manual.

]]> By: stuart http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-245226 stuart Tue, 22 Aug 2006 18:49:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-245226 NIce produce it the way it is and DON'T change the interior from the production one. NIce produce it the way it is and DON’T change the interior from the production one.

]]> By: GL http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-245214 GL Tue, 22 Aug 2006 18:44:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-245214 I actually saw this car at barret jackson this year. It is kinda aston martin very true but it sure looks nice to me. The front grill needs a little work it looks like a big ass grin on its face, but overall REAL REAL nice looking. it had the 6.1 hemi in it at barret jackson but I guess they could also put the new 6.6 hemi in it as well (good ideaa to offer both). I agree they definetly MUST offer a six speed manual with this as well and some kind of sports handling stiffer suspension package as options. Looks real good to me i will check this out if it comes out and i am on my third Vette now.. Bravo Mopar your starting to catch up a bit.. more than we can say for Ford.. I actually saw this car at barret jackson this year. It is kinda aston martin very true but it sure looks nice to me. The front grill needs a little work it looks like a big ass grin on its face, but overall REAL REAL nice looking. it had the 6.1 hemi in it at barret jackson but I guess they could also put the new 6.6 hemi in it as well (good ideaa to offer both). I agree they definetly MUST offer a six speed manual with this as well and some kind of sports handling stiffer suspension package as options. Looks real good to me i will check this out if it comes out and i am on my third Vette now.. Bravo Mopar your starting to catch up a bit.. more than we can say for Ford..

]]> By: Toy Yoda http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-245206 Toy Yoda Tue, 22 Aug 2006 18:39:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-245206 I kind of like it. It has hints of BMW 6 series, and Aston Martin in it. I kind of like it. It has hints of BMW 6 series, and Aston Martin in it.

]]> By: 1952 MG TD http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-245202 1952 MG TD Tue, 22 Aug 2006 18:37:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-245202 300's interior is being updated, as is the grand Cherokee for 2007 300′s interior is being updated, as is the grand Cherokee for 2007

]]> By: Undecided http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-245132 Undecided Tue, 22 Aug 2006 18:18:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-245132 I just hope the interior is not the el-cheapo rubbermaid quality crap they put in the 300C. Even the SRT-8 300C has crap interior. The 300C SRT would have been on my shopping list if it weren't for that deficiency. Please DCX, put a nice interior in this car, NOT walmart quality. At least match the cheapest of the german interiors (A4,3 Series, etc). Thanks I just hope the interior is not the el-cheapo rubbermaid quality crap they put in the 300C. Even the SRT-8 300C has crap interior. The 300C SRT would have been on my shopping list if it weren’t for that deficiency. Please DCX, put a nice interior in this car, NOT walmart quality. At least match the cheapest of the german interiors (A4,3 Series, etc).

Thanks

]]> By: ss http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-244991 ss Tue, 22 Aug 2006 17:25:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-244991 my freinds parents where in the market for a sports car. they test drove a viper because every other vehcile they own is a mopar. as soon as his father got in and saw the same AC controls as in his Ram they went to the chevy dealer and bought a Corvette droptop. my freinds parents where in the market for a sports car. they test drove a viper because every other vehcile they own is a mopar. as soon as his father got in and saw the same AC controls as in his Ram they went to the chevy dealer and bought a Corvette droptop.

]]> By: Mike http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-244967 Mike Tue, 22 Aug 2006 17:11:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-244967 Looks promising for sure, let's hope it sees production! As for the Viper, if it is really moving up market, let's hope they replace it's disgusting and inexcusable "mini van" interior. When your $75,000+ sports car icon shares the interior with your soccer mom, people carrier...you've got problems Looks promising for sure, let’s hope it sees production! As for the Viper, if it is really moving up market, let’s hope they replace it’s disgusting and inexcusable “mini van” interior. When your $75,000+ sports car icon shares the interior with your soccer mom, people carrier…you’ve got problems

]]> By: Your Point Being? http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-244957 Your Point Being? Tue, 22 Aug 2006 17:09:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-244957 The grille is stupid. Where is the market for this car? AM V8 Vantage buyers nope Porsche 911 buyers, nope Corvette buyers, doubt it. I doubt this will see production, hasn't chrysler learnt from the Crossfire debacle? By the way there are 7 days in every week gm rules The grille is stupid. Where is the market for this car? AM V8 Vantage buyers nope Porsche 911 buyers, nope Corvette buyers, doubt it. I doubt this will see production, hasn’t chrysler learnt from the Crossfire debacle?

By the way there are 7 days in every week gm rules

]]> By: gm rules http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-244938 gm rules Tue, 22 Aug 2006 16:58:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-244938 Why would anyone buy this crap! You could get 4 Aveos for this price, and drive a different one every other day. GM rules! Why would anyone buy this crap! You could get 4 Aveos for this price, and drive a different one every other day. GM rules!

]]> By: Jay http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-244861 Jay Tue, 22 Aug 2006 16:20:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-244861 Wait.. so this is going to slot where the Viper used to be and the Viper is going to go slightly upmarket? I like this car finally American designers do something fairly good. Hopefully it will have good numbers to go along with good looks too! Wait.. so this is going to slot where the Viper used to be and the Viper is going to go slightly upmarket?
I like this car finally American designers do something fairly good. Hopefully it will have good numbers to go along with good looks too!

]]> By: Dieter http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-244837 Dieter Tue, 22 Aug 2006 16:09:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-244837 It's not bad for an American Sports car. if this car wants to ever make people drool, they need to lose that grill that chrysler seem to always slap on, keep it open lose the chrome and the edges are too sharp. What I really like is the rear, kind of like a only porsche. It’s not bad for an American Sports car. if this car wants to ever make people drool, they need to lose that grill that chrysler seem to always slap on, keep it open lose the chrome and the edges are too sharp. What I really like is the rear, kind of like a only porsche.

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-244799 1c3d0g Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:51:19 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-244799 Great. This should compete with the lower-spec Corvette, while the Viper could be the competitor to the Blue Devil version of the Corvette. Pretty interesting... :-) Great. This should compete with the lower-spec Corvette, while the Viper could be the competitor to the Blue Devil version of the Corvette. Pretty interesting… :-)

]]> By: 515 RWHP GTO http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-244786 515 RWHP GTO Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:46:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-244786 Eh... Looks like a dressed up Crossfire... I don't like it. For how much they are going to charge for this thing, if it's going to look like an Aston, go buy one.... The paint is going to peel off the hood and roof anyway, it's a Dodge. Eh… Looks like a dressed up Crossfire… I don’t like it. For how much they are going to charge for this thing, if it’s going to look like an Aston, go buy one…. The paint is going to peel off the hood and roof anyway, it’s a Dodge.

]]> By: al http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-244784 al Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:46:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-244784 that would be a very smart move. the firepower looks very nice that would be a very smart move. the firepower looks very nice

]]> By: ehhh http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-244772 ehhh Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:42:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-244772 Hopefully it has a manual tranny like the viper. Auto only in the SRT6 Crossfire was a poor decision. Hopefully it has a manual tranny like the viper. Auto only in the SRT6 Crossfire was a poor decision.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-244770 Anonymous Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:41:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-244770 Nickis right........they shouldbe pricing theviper to compete with the vette,and move the firepower as the ultimate powerhouse,but still under cars like the mercedez Mclaren(pricewise) Nickis right……..they shouldbe pricing theviper to compete with the vette,and move the firepower as the ultimate powerhouse,but still under cars like the mercedez Mclaren(pricewise)

]]> By: Jeff http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-244764 Jeff Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:40:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-244764 Total crap. I can't believe they ripped off the Vantage like that. I hope this turd never sees production. Total crap. I can’t believe they ripped off the Vantage like that. I hope this turd never sees production.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-244712 Anonymous Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:18:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-244712 I love the interior but the front looks stupid. I hope they put the vipers engine in this one I love the interior but the front looks stupid. I hope they put the vipers engine in this one

]]> By: what were you thinking http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-244709 what were you thinking Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:15:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-244709 it looks great! i'd like to see it in a differant color though. it definatly needs a name change too. i dont think chrysler is aiming this car at the vette, but the caddy xlr. i say, kill the crossfire, and replace it with this. or, make this the crossfire. why not? it looks great! i’d like to see it in a differant color though. it definatly needs a name change too. i dont think chrysler is aiming this car at the vette, but the caddy xlr. i say, kill the crossfire, and replace it with this. or, make this the crossfire. why not?

]]> By: Piablo http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-244703 Piablo Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:10:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-244703 Brilliant. I hate to say it, but moves like this are making a Chrysler fan out of me. I've never really liked Chrysler cars because of their nototrius quality issues. But even quality issues seem to be diminishing. I think this is a beautiful car that would really be competeing against the BMW 6 series and the Porsche 911. If I remember correctly, they were thinking of a price point around 50-60k. So maybe moving the Viper up would make room for an elite model Firepower in the 70-80k range. I don't really see this car competing with the Viper anyway in that it would be more refined... A businessman's sports car. Brilliant. I hate to say it, but moves like this are making a Chrysler fan out of me. I’ve never really liked Chrysler cars because of their nototrius quality issues. But even quality issues seem to be diminishing. I think this is a beautiful car that would really be competeing against the BMW 6 series and the Porsche 911. If I remember correctly, they were thinking of a price point around 50-60k. So maybe moving the Viper up would make room for an elite model Firepower in the 70-80k range. I don’t really see this car competing with the Viper anyway in that it would be more refined… A businessman’s sports car.

]]> By: 1952 MG TD http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-244698 1952 MG TD Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:09:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-244698 Nick, the Firepower is to battle the Vette, basically a Viper chassy with a hi-power v8. The Viper is still the pure, unaldultrated powerhouse sports car. They are trying to refine it to better compete with the 80-150k sports/exotic segment. Nick, the Firepower is to battle the Vette, basically a Viper chassy with a hi-power v8. The Viper is still the pure, unaldultrated powerhouse sports car. They are trying to refine it to better compete with the 80-150k sports/exotic segment.

]]> By: Leon http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-244694 Leon Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:08:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-244694 the front, it's a design that make me think about a lot of plastic, because it doesn't seem very "real", just aconcept.then, american cars had always have a lot of chrome, but in this case, it seems again a fake stuff around the label. it don't have the personality of a 300 C, which i like, and here in italy there are a lot, especially if you think it is big and "american". the front, it’s a design that make me think about a lot of plastic, because it doesn’t seem very “real”, just aconcept.then, american cars had always have a lot of chrome, but in this case, it seems again a fake stuff around the label. it don’t have the personality of a 300 C, which i like, and here in italy there are a lot, especially if you think it is big and “american”.

]]> By: Cole http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-244685 Cole Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:03:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-244685 Looks exactly like an Aston from behind. Looks exactly like an Aston from behind.

]]> By: Nick http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-244684 Nick Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:01:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-244684 Shouldn't they be moving the Dodge Viper down a little and place this Chrystler upscale? Dodge is the historic cheap brand while Chrystler is the pricier model. I like the looks of the concept and hope they can pull it off. The world needs more fast, pretty, expensive cars that I'll never be able to afford (: Shouldn’t they be moving the Dodge Viper down a little and place this Chrystler upscale? Dodge is the historic cheap brand while Chrystler is the pricier model. I like the looks of the concept and hope they can pull it off. The world needs more fast, pretty, expensive cars that I’ll never be able to afford (:

]]> By: ramrod003 http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-244682 ramrod003 Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:00:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-244682 Hey Leon what exactly looks cheap about it? Just curious. Hey Leon what exactly looks cheap about it?
Just curious.

]]> By: axel cortez http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-244679 axel cortez Tue, 22 Aug 2006 14:59:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-244679 back is all DB9 and front is FUGLY really the killed the car in the front back is all DB9 and front is FUGLY really the killed the car in the front

]]> By: Leon http://www.leftlanenews.com/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval.html#comment-244630 Leon Tue, 22 Aug 2006 14:49:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/22/viper-to-move-upmarket-firepower-nears-approval/#comment-244630 the rear view is that of an aston. the front view is...without identity. and the audi-style led are not a great idea...even on the audi...it could be sell only in a very-very limited number of cars, or at a very-very low price. it looks very cheap. too cheap. the rear view is that of an aston. the front view is…without identity. and the audi-style led are not a great idea…even on the audi…it could be sell only in a very-very limited number of cars, or at a very-very low price. it looks very cheap. too cheap.

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