The Dodge Viper has already been given an end-of-production date: the last factory-built unit will roll off the line on 31 August.

We already knew that the Dodge Viper would soon see its production come to an end. This legendary American model has become one of the last American icons that can still be bought and enjoyed, and the last of them will leave the assembly line at some point this year. We now also know when that final factory exit will take place. 31 August is the date chosen for this classic to stop being built, so that it can join the legendary models that will go down in American automotive history in letters of gold.

But a model like this could not leave without giving some joy to those who wanted to keep enjoying this iconic car. In mid-last year, when the removal of the model from the brand’s range was confirmed, the occasion was used to launch five special versions of the model, paying tribute to the 25 years it has spent on the market.

These versions, very limited special editions, sold out almost immediately. As a result, there were several problems with the reservations in the United States. So many, in fact, that more units were sold than had been planned for production. This forced the reservation process to be suspended, and dealers were obliged to reorganise the reservation data so that there would be no further difficulties with bookings.

In this way, all the cars that are going to be produced are already reserved. They consist of 100 units of the Viper GTS-R Commemorative Edition ACR, whose paintwork recreates the pattern used by the Viper GTS-R Commemorative Edition ACR, a 1998 model. The Viper VoooDoo II Edition ACR will only be in the garages of 31 buyers, while the Viper Snakeskin Edition GTC will have just 25 units produced. The Dodge Dealer Edition ACR will have a few more cars, but only 33 will be put up for sale.

The end of the Dodge Viper is now settled, but its farewell has become one of the most important events of recent years in the American market.

Source | Carscoops