yes it's real, yes it's currently in production, yes you can buy one (this summer) if you have the $$

...try not to have a heart attack
[URL=http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupe/112_0404_first_chry/]

 

No, the Chrysler ME-412 Prototype is currently being testing at the Chelsea Proving Grounds in Chelsea, Michigan this month. Chrysler Group will do several studies on the car to see if there is a market for these supercars. Rumor is they will build 25 of them for the 2006 model year, costing $450,000 a piece.

redriderbob

 

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"Around 300 Chrysler ME 4-12 will be built each year, largely with carbon, aluminum, and other light-weight metals. Look for the Chrysler ME Four-Twelve to appear in a road-ready version by summer 2004", according to Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer - Chrysler Group.

 

Sorry thats too many to build for a supercar. Around 1200 Dodge Viper models are made each year, and as my sources say the car will be more of an image vehicle. Besides, Wolfgang is Mercedes Benz CEO now.

redriderbob

 

"Taking less than one year to complete from start to finish, the Chrysler Group partnered with some of the best in the business(Mercedes) to assist in its development."
“The ME Four-Twelve has been one of the most closely guarded secrets, not only to the outside world but also within our organization,� said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President – Chrysler Group

http://autonet.ca/EdmontonDrive/Stor...?storyID=10694 <- Holy Crap! it's DaimlerChryslers chief operating officer Wolfgang Bernhard with the ME 4-12.

If you notice the quotation marks in my previous post they're there because I was qouting Wolfgang.

http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/dccom...-0-0-0,00.html <- DiamlerChrysler's web site still lists wolfgang as the ceo

 

Hate to bust your *****... Just look at the facts.

P.S. The Viper is ill, but it's no super car.

 

I think I would know... I have been a hardcore Mopar fan my whole life... as well as know quite a bit about Dodge Vipers and future products from the Chrysler Group...but these are just statements said from the auto show... do you have any actual sources?



redriderbob

 

I'm a fan of foumula one, doesn't make me an expert. and yes I have a very reliable source.

Nice van

 

May i ask how this source is related to DaimlerChrysler? Cuz I have three people I know who work in Auburn Hills and one (an online friend) from the Pacifica Studios in California, that I chat to... So I am just wondering how acturate this source is?

redriderbob

 

He lives in Germany, I'm sure you can figure the rest out...