2009 Colors in the Real World

[Y2K5SRT]

Okay, so I tried to get some pictures of the 2009 color plates with some different colored cars at a local car show. The problem was that the show was poorly attended so not a lot of good "background" cars/colors. Nonetheless, here are a few pictures of the new 2009 colors. First up, Graphite Metallic Clear Coat against the 2000 Steel Gray:

Note that it has very little color - no hint of blueViper Club of America Discussion Forums - Post New Thread as with the Steel Gray behind it. It is the same color as the stripe color of 2008 and is also available as a stripe color in 2009. Next up, Viper Diamond Black Pearl Coat:

A lousy picture, I will take this plate and get some photos next to the Brilliant Black found on the Caliber SRT4 and the 300C SRT8. I suspect they are very close if not the same. And a GORGEOUS paint for sure! Next up? The mysterious Viper Anaconda Green Pearl Coat, first pictured with Viper Diamond Black:

Then with some different colors behind it to emphasize the different looks in different light:

And then the final new color for 2009: Viper White. Much brighter than the Stone White stripes first seen on the Gen II Vipers, it is a very bright white (Stone on the left):

And the different stripe options should really kick this color into high gear:

And here are the stripe colors available with Viper White (Graphite is darker than seen here):

So there you go! I will get more pictures on Tuesday during our club meeting and again on Saturday at a very large car cruise (200+ cars). That Anaconda Green is GORGEOUS and will be one of the colors you will want to watch for in 2009. And that Viper White will be killer with some good stripe options - or maybe the two-tone ACR option. Hmmm....

 

[Blue Batmobile]

Lovin' that graphite metallic!

Bat™

 

[NHL2133]

Thanks for the pics Chris! I'm liking the new green, it kind of looks like the Emerald on the Gen I's but with more metal flake in it.

 

[plumcrazy]

nice work chris

 

[Alexarz]

There seems to be too much metal flake in some of those colors. They look more like the paint on a boat than that for a car.

 

[MoparMan]

There seems to be too much metal flake in some of those colors. They look more like the paint on a boat than that for a car.

The black has way too much flake in it. I suspect it's the same black they've been putting on the LXs since their introduction.

 

[Vipermann]

I just love these 60s/70s kinds of colors...

Here's a green '71-'73 Mustang w/silver stripes (like my first car in HS) for folks looking for Green ideas:

And here's a '67-'68 with Lt Blue stripes on white, as another reference:

 

[Viper X]

Thanks Chris.

Decisions, decisions.

 

[DodgeViper01]

I am very interested in that Green looking color.

 

[Donuts4me9]

Some stone white stripes on the New Viper white would be cool. Kind of like what I have seen black vipers do, put on "ghost stripes". It would be very suttle and only there if your looking for it. Can't wait to own a new 09 white vert ! any idea on interior colors yet???

 

[SCLSSRT10]

Who wants a Viper that looks like a Bass boat!

 

[Y2K5SRT]

Who wants a Viper that looks like a Bass boat!

Okay, let's say that my picture taking skills are lacking in this case. These new colors are NOTHING like a "bass boat" or anything close. Like the other pearl colors, they have some reflective properties that when photographed up close, "sparkle" a little bit. Ask the guys that have seen Snakeskin Green, Viper Violet, or even Venom Red if they look like they are on a bass boat. Of course they don't.

My apologies that my picture skills are not up to ***** this time around, but I will try to remedy that this weekend when I get back home.

Oh, and for the record: The Diamond Black is probably similar to what is on the SRT8 300C and Caliber SRT4 - although I haven't had a chance to take a picture up close (which is probably good in this case). We have both the SRT4 & SRT8 and that paint is GORGEOUS. I would happily take it over any other black color I have owned - and there have been at least 20 different cars in that color for us. Everybody who sees our SRT8 up close is just amazed at the paint job: It looks like regular ol' black until you get up close, then the pearl/metalflake starts to show. And it is just awesome.

More pictures to come!

 

[sbkim]

Chris - thank you for the picts.

 

[MoparMan]

Okay, let's say that my picture taking skills are lacking in this case. These new colors are NOTHING like a "bass boat" or anything close. Like the other pearl colors, they have some reflective properties that when photographed up close, "sparkle" a little bit. Ask the guys that have seen Snakeskin Green, Viper Violet, or even Venom Red if they look like they are on a bass boat. Of course they don't.

My apologies that my picture skills are not up to ***** this time around, but I will try to remedy that this weekend when I get back home.

Oh, and for the record: The Diamond Black is probably similar to what is on the SRT8 300C and Caliber SRT4 - although I haven't had a chance to take a picture up close (which is probably good in this case). We have both the SRT4 & SRT8 and that paint is GORGEOUS. I would happily take it over any other black color I have owned - and there have been at least 20 different cars in that color for us. Everybody who sees our SRT8 up close is just amazed at the paint job: It looks like regular ol' black until you get up close, then the pearl/metalflake starts to show. And it is just awesome.

More pictures to come!

More shots of the white w/graphite stripes, if you please. Much thanks for the efforts!

 

[OKFireChief]

Chris, great shots ... Thanks!

Quick question, at our VCA Presidents meeting, I thought Mother Mopar said they would not copy the stripe options on any of the special edition cars? The White Stripes on the Red 06 VCA Edition, and the Blue Stripes on the White VOI 9 Coupe were mentioned.

You show the Blue stripe option on the White 09 car ... What's up? Thanks, Jon

 

[NHL2133]

Jon,
The blue stripes on the VOI. 9 cars is GTS blue, while the stripes on the new white will be the lighter Viper Blue. The the red/white combo will only be available on the verts like it is in 2008. Correct me if I'm wrong Chris...

Chris, great shots ... Thanks!

Quick question, at our VCA Presidents meeting, I thought Mother Mopar said they would not copy the stripe options on any of the special edition cars? The White Stripes on the Red 06 VCA Edition, and the Blue Stripes on the White VOI 9 Coupe were mentioned.

You show the Blue stripe option on the White 09 car ... What's up? Thanks, Jon

 

[OKFireChief]

Thanks NHL2133 ... Looks like it is a bit lighter ...

My question still remains. Why offer something so close the the so called "Special Edition" limited run 1998 GTS/R and the 06 VOI 9 Coupe???

I owned a 2002 GTS FE and was told that the Red/White color combo would not be offered again. I was a bit surprised when it was offered again in 06 on the VCA Edition Coupe. OK, no problem since it was on a different body style Gen 2 GTS FE vs Gen 3 VCA Coupe.

I wondered the same when we received info on the VOI 9 car in the mail. The White with Blue stripes like the 98 GTS/R ... Different body style, should not be a problem with collectibility or value.

We all how awesome the 08-09 Vipers are! We now have so many cool color/stripe combinations to chose from. We also know that the value of our Gen 3 cars are not so good at this time. So why offer a color combination that is the same as a limited production "Special Edition" Viper????

One of the Chrysler execs told me at VOI 8 that the factory would occasionally offer a limited production "Special Edition" Viper to appeal to those in the collectors world. Great idea ... So why can't we keep them special by not offering the same color/stripe combo until they come out with a new body style (Gen 5)?

One of the many cool things about both the Gen 2 and Gen 4 ACR's is that you could/can order just about any color combo offered. The ACR is all about performance, not color and interior combos. Most of the "Special Edition" cars were all about color/stripe and interior combos.

What if they offered a 09 Yellow Vert with the exact same stripe package/options as the VOI 8 Car? What happens to the value of the "Special Edition" VOI 8 car? What will give any of us the incentive to pay the xtra money for a future limited production "Special Edition" Viper?

Chris, I though we discussed this at our Presidents meeting???

I have never seen a bad color combo on any of our beloved Vipers. I would just like to protect the integrity and value of any of the limited production "Special Edition" cars.

OK, I'll jump down off my box ... Thanks to all for allowing my rant! Cheers, Jon

 

[NHL2133]

Jon,
You are welcome. And thank you for supporting the fact that special editions should stay "special" for the particular body style.
I'm sure that when the new white/blue combo comes out we'll see that it is much different then the special editions of the past.
Speaking of special editions, any word on VOI-X special editions at your presidents meeting?

Thanks NHL2133 ... Looks like it is a bit lighter ...

My question still remains. Why offer something so close the the so called "Special Edition" limited run 1998 GTS/R and the 06 VOI 9 Coupe???

I owned a 2002 GTS FE and was told that the Red/White color combo would not be offered again. I was a bit surprised when it was offered again in 06 on the VCA Edition Coupe. OK, no problem since it was on a different body style Gen 2 GTS FE vs Gen 3 VCA Coupe.

I wondered the same when we received info on the VOI 9 car in the mail. The White with Blue stripes like the 98 GTS/R ... Different body style, should not be a problem with collectibility or value.

We all how awesome the 08-09 Vipers are! We now have so many cool color/stripe combinations to chose from. We also know that the value of our Gen 3 cars are not so good at this time. So why offer a color combination that is the same as a limited production "Special Edition" Viper????

One of the Chrysler execs told me at VOI 8 that the factory would occasionally offer a limited production "Special Edition" Viper to appeal to those in the collectors world. Great idea ... So why can't we keep them special by not offering the same color/stripe combo until they come out with a new body style (Gen 5)?

One of the many cool things about both the Gen 2 and Gen 4 ACR's is that you could/can order just about any color combo offered. The ACR is all about performance, not color and interior combos. Most of the "Special Edition" cars were all about color/stripe and interior combos.

What if they offered a 09 Yellow Vert with the exact same stripe package/options as the VOI 8 Car? What happens to the value of the "Special Edition" VOI 8 car? What will give any of us the incentive to pay the xtra money for a future limited production "Special Edition" Viper?

Chris, I though we discussed this at our Presidents meeting???

I have never seen a bad color combo on any of our beloved Vipers. I would just like to protect the integrity and value of any of the limited production "Special Edition" cars.

OK, I'll jump down off my box ... Thanks to all for allowing my rant! Cheers, Jon

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

Lovin' that graphite metallic!

Bat™

Not so sure I like it but I'll still have to have one.

 

[sbkim]

I wonder when they will start offering bright silver coupes - I got excited when I saw silver paint sample but that's for the stripe.

 

[Y2K5SRT]

Thanks NHL2133 ... Looks like it is a bit lighter ...

My question still remains. Why offer something so close the the so called "Special Edition" limited run 1998 GTS/R and the 06 VOI 9 Coupe???

I owned a 2002 GTS FE and was told that the Red/White color combo would not be offered again. I was a bit surprised when it was offered again in 06 on the VCA Edition Coupe. OK, no problem since it was on a different body style Gen 2 GTS FE vs Gen 3 VCA Coupe.

I wondered the same when we received info on the VOI 9 car in the mail. The White with Blue stripes like the 98 GTS/R ... Different body style, should not be a problem with collectibility or value.

We all how awesome the 08-09 Vipers are! We now have so many cool color/stripe combinations to chose from. We also know that the value of our Gen 3 cars are not so good at this time. So why offer a color combination that is the same as a limited production "Special Edition" Viper????

One of the Chrysler execs told me at VOI 8 that the factory would occasionally offer a limited production "Special Edition" Viper to appeal to those in the collectors world. Great idea ... So why can't we keep them special by not offering the same color/stripe combo until they come out with a new body style (Gen 5)?

One of the many cool things about both the Gen 2 and Gen 4 ACR's is that you could/can order just about any color combo offered. The ACR is all about performance, not color and interior combos. Most of the "Special Edition" cars were all about color/stripe and interior combos.

What if they offered a 09 Yellow Vert with the exact same stripe package/options as the VOI 8 Car? What happens to the value of the "Special Edition" VOI 8 car? What will give any of us the incentive to pay the xtra money for a future limited production "Special Edition" Viper?

Chris, I though we discussed this at our Presidents meeting???

I have never seen a bad color combo on any of our beloved Vipers. I would just like to protect the integrity and value of any of the limited production "Special Edition" cars.

OK, I'll jump down off my box ... Thanks to all for allowing my rant! Cheers, Jon

Jon -

No worries, I understand the concern and want to "protect" those special editions as much as anybody else. That said, NHL's point is absolutely correct: The blues are completely different. Coupled with a different hood and stripe design, and it is unlikely to ever get mixed up with a VOI 9 Coupe. Not to mention the badging, interior trim, etc.

And as for our yellow/black VCA Edition, I was more bummed when they released yellow that same year. There were no other white 2006 Vipers besides the VOI 9 Editions. I was actually hoping to see yellow in 2009, stripes notwithstanding. I don't think it would impact the value of our car much, if any.

Personally, I want Chrysler to sell as many Vipers as possible so that they continue to build them for some time to come. If yellow & black are one of the colors, so be it. I am confident they will never "clone" our car, nor yours. And if they get close and it sells a lot of Vipers, I am all in favor. I am not quite ready for the end of a era - are you?

Chris

PS. We got some more color photos over the weekend and I will post them soon!

 

[NHL2133]

Jon -

That said, NHL's point is absolutely correct: The blues are completely different. Coupled with a different hood and stripe design, and it is unlikely to ever get mixed up with a VOI 9 Coupe. Not to mention the badging, interior trim, etc.

Let's not forget the white is brighter too, that should help set it apart.

 

[Vipermann]

Let's not forget the white is brighter too, that should help set it apart.

My guess is the 'Whites' will be more different than people may realize ...Stone White vs. a much brighter, (rental car?) White (sorry) ...it will be interesting, so I'll reserve judgement until I actually see it on the car, but my guess is that it will be very different

 

[wallbanger]

Jon -

No worries, I understand the concern and want to "protect" those special editions as much as anybody else. That said, NHL's point is absolutely correct: The blues are completely different. Coupled with a different hood and stripe design, and it is unlikely to ever get mixed up with a VOI 9 Coupe. Not to mention the badging, interior trim, etc.

And as for our yellow/black VCA Edition, I was more bummed when they released yellow that same year. There were no other white 2006 Vipers besides the VOI 9 Editions. I was actually hoping to see yellow in 2009, stripes notwithstanding. I don't think it would impact the value of our car much, if any.

Personally, I want Chrysler to sell as many Vipers as possible so that they continue to build them for some time to come. If yellow & black are one of the colors, so be it. I am confident they will never "clone" our car, nor yours. And if they get close and it sells a lot of Vipers, I am all in favor. I am not quite ready for the end of a era - are you?

Chris

i agree , very well said

 

[Malu59RT]

Chris, are the paint codes for the new white available? Thanks!

 

[Donuts4me9]

Any idea of the interior options for 09 yet?

 

[GuitarSteve]

I'm also thinking that the Viper White with light blue stripes will be different than the Stone White/Blue stripes that was available on the '96 RT/10.

 

[Y2K5SRT]

I'm also thinking that the Viper White with light blue stripes will be different than the Stone White/Blue stripes that was available on the '96 RT/10.

Much!

Any idea of the interior options for 09 yet?

Yep - same as '08 as far as I can tell so far...

Chris, are the paint codes for the new white available? Thanks!

BWA

My guess is the 'Whites' will be more different than people may realize ...Stone White vs. a much brighter, (rental car?) White (sorry) ...it will be interesting, so I'll reserve judgement until I actually see it on the car, but my guess is that it will be very different

Very, VERY different! Stone White on the left, Viper White on the right:

So we did one car show last week and didn't have a lot of good "comparison" cars for the 2009 colors. But some sweet Vipers were there! We will try to get some more pictures this weekend...

Here is Anaconda Green against an "Emerald Green" (or close to it). Like Sapphire Blue and Viper Violet, I think Anaconda Green will be one of those sleeper colors that looks almost black until you get it in the light. Notice how much darker it is against this truck:

And this is what the truck looks like:

Likewise, the Graphite Metallic is darker with less blue than most dark silver cars, like this Cobra replica:

We will get some more pictures very soon!

 

[MoparMan]

Chris, can you please get a shot of the '09 bright white panel with the graphite panel in full bright sun? Also, one with the old stone white next to the '09 bright white next to the graphite would be much appreciated - I'm looking to get a better feel for the difference between the bright white and the stone white and how it will look under the Vegas summer sun.

 

[Malu59RT]

Chris, thanks for the paint code. I'm having my bodyshop add white stripes to my 08 blue coupe, and I would like to have a bright white. Is this paint code used on another dodge product, so I can see in person how bright the color is? Thanks!