Watching an auto show review last night and had a nice review of the Gen V but mentioned that the total production run was going to be around 2100 units for the year 2013. So much for limited production supercar. Mentioned that the price had not been released.
Forecast 2013 Production Run
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Mopar Steve
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11,647 Corvettes were manufactured for the 2012 model year.
So, less than 20% of the Corvettes produced. Not too bad.
Here is the article:
http://www.lsxtv.com/news/the-official-2012-corvette-production-numbers-are-here/
So, less than 20% of the Corvettes produced. Not too bad.
Here is the article:
http://www.lsxtv.com/news/the-official-2012-corvette-production-numbers-are-here/
klamathpro
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Just over 2000 Ford GT's were made for each of the two years it was available.
Smog Dog
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I was told at the reveal that the goal for 2013 was 1800. Who knows if that will happen? Who knows when SRT will end the model year? December 31, 2013? If so, that's a 14-1/2 month run if they get started on Oct. 15th.....There will be plenty of 2014 cars made by other manufacturers on the road by September 2013.
Bill
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mnc2886
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Hence why it never hurt them.
Viper007Bond
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I don't see what the big deal is.
It's the first year of production for the new car and therefore are likely to sell a bit more for the first year.
It's the first year of production for the new car and therefore are likely to sell a bit more for the first year.
05Commemorative
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Exactly, they could sell 4000 and would not be a big deal. Your never going to see one on every corner, it is not going to effect its value and you would hope that a car company wants to sell cars and with a bit better volume, could be more profitable for them.
btw, did not realize vette's were down to 12k a year. they used to be in the 30k range not too many years ago.
btw, did not realize vette's were down to 12k a year. they used to be in the 30k range not too many years ago.
Newport Viper
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This is not good.....
"On the other end of the spectrum, we see that the ZR1 production is continuing its decline in production since its peak of 1,577 units in 2010. In 2011, 806 ZR1s were made and now for 2012, that figure is 404 for 3.5% of total production."
Too high a price in this economy sorry to say. I would also assume Vette nation is "quite" a bit larger then Viper nation to support the ZR1.... I just don't see how after the intial push ( Viper member upgrades) they are gonna sell the Viper long term. Get it while you can....Hate to see it go away again
"On the other end of the spectrum, we see that the ZR1 production is continuing its decline in production since its peak of 1,577 units in 2010. In 2011, 806 ZR1s were made and now for 2012, that figure is 404 for 3.5% of total production."
Too high a price in this economy sorry to say. I would also assume Vette nation is "quite" a bit larger then Viper nation to support the ZR1.... I just don't see how after the intial push ( Viper member upgrades) they are gonna sell the Viper long term. Get it while you can....Hate to see it go away again
Consumer confidence is at an all time low and the future is uncertain. People are just not willing to spend like they used to. Those who make Ferrari like money aren't effected as much as those who don't. Consumers in the Vette/Viper income brackets may not be as willing to part with their money. GM and Chrysler are not out of the woods yet and the regulations keep coming down the pike, many of which discourage investment in what is known in some circles as dinosaur fossil fueled cars.
mnc2886
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I'm making that into a bumper sticker!!!
viperbilliam
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Romney = bullsh**t. Some in the other camp too. Don't pin your hopes on ONE man. This is a democracy, not an autocracy. Congress has more to do with the state of this country and their productivity has been abysmal. We need to get real and support courageous politicians who want to do the right thing and not pander to our selfish instincts with voodoo math - I don't see any out there. Rant over.
I really hope production takes off and they make 2000-3000. The additional profit will help SRT make better changes to the car to allay mounting criticisms and sell even more. That's what healthy production is about - improving good product to build a solid market. I know some of you want a small market but that doesn't help maintain/build support for our cars.
I really hope production takes off and they make 2000-3000. The additional profit will help SRT make better changes to the car to allay mounting criticisms and sell even more. That's what healthy production is about - improving good product to build a solid market. I know some of you want a small market but that doesn't help maintain/build support for our cars.
Smog Dog
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Don't care to get into a political discussion with you. As far Viper production goes, building them and selling them are 2 different things--kind of like solar panels.
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Numbers we were told quite awhile ago was 1500-1800 in model year 2013. Makes sense and since the car will likely not start production until October, it will also have a shorter build year than in the past.
Over the years that has been the normal build rate for the Viper, and I would imagine marketing sees that as the number that makes the most sense.
Over the years that has been the normal build rate for the Viper, and I would imagine marketing sees that as the number that makes the most sense.
Bill at the Mile High Nationals, Ralph told the entire crowd that the car will not be produced in numbers greater than 2,000 when he introduced the cars to everyone. That seems a realistic maximum at the price points. I mean it will still be a hand assembled car right. That kind of limits things right there. 2,000 cars a year is nothing. It is a special edition or even a 1/2 a special edition number for some others.
I Bin Therbefor
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On several occasions Ralph said that to be profitable SRT needs to sell about 1500 Vipers a year. At that level, the Viper is carrying its own weight and doesn't need subsidizing by marketing or anyone else. That comes to about 7 1/2 cars a work day. He's also said there is sufficient capacity to build something in the low 2000s if the demand is there.
I'd like to see a steady sell rate sufficient to support continued development of the Viper and introduction of new models such as the Convertible and the ACR.
I'd like to see a steady sell rate sufficient to support continued development of the Viper and introduction of new models such as the Convertible and the ACR.
It doesn't matter what Romney does. The bottom line is business owners (my family and MANY friends) will feel confident with him in office. Confidence where it matters is all it will take to turn this economy around, even with the looming deficit. We've held back for the past 5 years because we don't know what to expect. RR getting elected will boost this economy without any action on their part.
Chuck 98 RT/10
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It has little to do with any of the above. Some will argue this but it has to be said, CAFE regulations limit how many gas guzzlers a manufacturer can sell at a given price. If it didn't then why would any manufacturer give a hoot about CAFE? For example, a V8 Mustang costs nearly twice as much as a V6 and it aint because two more cylinders adds that much more manufacturing expense.
It has very nearly nothing to do with supply and demand.
It has very nearly nothing to do with supply and demand.
Just recieved a message from Gilles stating the following:
"Very well, we had some self imposed delays for quality reasons, so production will start in Dec! Welcome to twitter! "
I like that they are not rushing to production.. Quality has to be job #1 and evidently it is.
"Very well, we had some self imposed delays for quality reasons, so production will start in Dec! Welcome to twitter! "
I like that they are not rushing to production.. Quality has to be job #1 and evidently it is.
mnc2886
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If production was supposed to start October for December delivery, does that mean delivery is now February?? I wonder how much of this is due to the verbal beating SRT took from this forum over the Launch Edition? Gee, I bet this means we won't have pricing anytime soon....
Oh and I'll say it again....still no SRT hood....
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ooooh noooooo. mabey the company that made the door window regulators has closed down.
mnc2886
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That's awesome!!!
fingers crossed on that Ralph tweet by the way!
man do I hate twitter!
