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Chrysler Group 2013 SRT Viper and 2013 SRT Viper GTS price

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Auto news release: Chrysler Group Announces Pricing for 2013 SRT Viper Models

Street and Racing Technology (SRT) brand's flagship performance machine returns with more power and performance, superior craftsmanship, new technologies and creature comforts
Two new models include SRT Viper and SRT Viper GTS
All-aluminum, mid-front 8.4-liter V-10 engine delivers 640 horsepower and 600 lb.-ft. of torque – the most torque of any naturally aspirated sports car engine in the world
Triple-digit weight reduction results in Viper best power-to-weight ratio
Dealer orders expected to open in mid-November 2012

The Chrysler Group's Street and Racing Technology (SRT) brand today announced pricing for the two models of the all-new 2013 SRT Viper.

2013 SRT Viper
Manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the 2013 SRT Viper model is $97,395 (excluding $1,995 destination)
The SRT Viper offers a blend of extreme performance and deliberate preservation of what has become the iconic DNA of the Viper to deliver a supercar that continues to bring the driver as close as possible to the machine

2013 SRT Viper GTS
MSRP for the 2013 SRT Viper GTS model is $120,395 (excluding $1,995 destination)
The SRT Viper GTS builds on the DNA of the SRT Viper model with more technologically advanced solutions, like two-mode active suspension, to allow this world-class GTS to find new capabilities on the track while also opening up its envelope as a more premium and mature evolution of the classic, extreme performance formula

Under the hood of both models is the all-aluminum, mid-front 8.4-liter V-10 engine that delivers 640 horsepower and 600 lb.-ft. of torque – the most torque of any naturally aspirated sports car engine in the world.

Both SRT Viper and SRT Viper GTS models offer new interior and exterior designs incorporating premium materials. New exterior surfaces with aerodynamically functional details are beautifully integrated into the high-tech carbon fiber and aluminum skin, which helps produce a triple-digit weight reduction and a Viper best power-to-weight ratio.

On the inside, designers and engineers strived to rethink all touch points; and upgrade all material appointments and technologies.

Production of the iconic supercar will begin at the Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit – the home for Viper since 1995 – in November 2012. Dealer orders are expected to begin in mid-November 2012.

Chrysler Group 2013 SRT Viper and 2013 SRT Viper GTS price announced: Street and Racing Technology (SRT)

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POSTED ON 2012-09-11

These features will enable this car to perform superbly as a machine which allows the driver to get a feel of the working product. The SRT Viper GTS is priced at $120,395, which excludes the 1995 dollars destination charge. The car is an embodiment of advanced technological solutions, suspensions as also premium and extreme performance formula.

SRT enthusiasts will be finally relieved as Chrysler group has announced the pricing for two new models of the new 2013 SRT Viper. The 2013 SRT Viper the basic model will be priced at $97,395 which excludes the 1995 dollars destination charge. This model has been imbued with select performance, sleek looks and deliberate preservation which are the trademarks of the Viper model.

These models are powered by the 8.4 liter V10 engine capable of delivering 640 hp or power along with 600 lb-ft of torque. The interiors and exteriors of these models have been redone and one will find a whole new package awaiting them. The exteriors have features like aerodynamic details, high tech carbon fiber and aluminum skin which transforms into a triple digit weight reduction offering a better power to weight ratio. Superior craftsmanship and new interiors are the outstanding features of the new 2013 SRT Viper models. Production of these models will begin in November 2012, at the Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit.

VW passenger cars 11.5% sales growth for January-August 2012

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Auto news release: Volkswagen Passenger Cars delivers 3.72 million vehicles in period to August / +11.5 percent

Volkswagen Passenger Cars increased deliveries to customers in the period from January to August by 11.5 percent to 3.72 (January-August 2011: 3.34) million vehicles. The brand reported a 19.7 percent increase for the month of August, handing over 466,300 (August 2011: 389,600) units. "Developments at Volkswagen Passenger Cars remain very stable and the brand enjoyed growth in August, some of it strong, particularly outside Europe. However, the ongoing difficult market environment in Western Europe continues to demand our undivided attention", Christian Klingler, Board Member for Sales and Marketing for the Volkswagen Group and the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, said.

Volkswagen Passenger Cars handed over 1.15 (1.13) million vehicles to customers on the overall European market in the period to August, representing an increase of 2.0 percent. The brand generated growth in particular in Central and Eastern Europe, where deliveries rose by 36.6 percent to 177,900 (130,200) units. In Russia, the region's largest single market, deliveries increased to 108,900 (66,900; +62.8 percent) units. In Western Europe (excluding Germany), on the other hand, the number of vehicles handed over to customers fell by 5.3 percent to 574,500 (606,400) as a result of the difficult situation on the overall market. On the home market of Germany, Volkswagen Passenger Cars increased deliveries by 1.6 percent to 401,200 (394,700) units.

In the Asia-Pacific region, the brand grew deliveries 15.8 percent from January to August, handing over 1.46 (1.26) million vehicles to customers, of which 1.32 (1.13; +16.3 percent) million units were delivered in China (incl. Hong Kong), the region's largest single market. The brand also performed very well on the American continent in the period from January to August, increasing deliveries in the North America region by 26.0 percent to 404,000 (320,700) units. Growth was especially strong in the USA, where customers took possession of 286,800 (208,400; +37.6 percent) new vehicles in the period to August. In South America, deliveries rose by 10.8 percent to 567,300 (511,700) units.

VW passenger cars 11.5% sales growth for January-August 2012: Volkswagen India sales decline for past 5 months

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In the Asia-Pacific region, the brand saw an increase of 15.8% with China leading with sales of 1.32 million units. The American markets too saw an increase in sales with the North American, USA and South American markets registering an increase of 26.0%, 37.6% and 10.8% respectively. Sales in India has been poor with Volkswagen unable to register sales increase ever since April 2012.

Volkswagen has registered a growth of 11.5% during the period from January to August due with sale of 3.72 million units. This led to an increase of 19.7% for the month of August. There were 466,300 units that were sold in the month of August as compared to the 389,600 units sold in August 2011. The European market saw an increase of 2.0 percent with the sale of 1.15 million units. Central and Eastern European saw an increase in deliveries by 36.6 percent while Russia saw an increase of 62.8%. The German market didn't fare so well and registered a drop in sale by 5.3% owing to difficult market conditions. The German home market registered an increase of 1.6% with sale of 401,200 units.

VW has been dealing with sales decline ever since April 2012. Car sales decline of 16.3% was registered for April and June 2012 with 15,539 units sold. In response, production was reduced by 30% to 17,533 units for the quarter. In June 2012, VoW sold 5,371cars as compared to 5,397 cars sold in June 2011 here. In July 2012, Volkswagen India sold 5,357 units registering 20% sales decline when compared to uly 2011. 3,498 Polo hatchback units and 1,546 Vento sedan units were sold. Current sales trends aren't conducive to Volkswagen Group's 10% share targets in the Indian market by 2018. For January to June 2012, 3.4% sales decline has beein recorded for VW India with 36,386 cars sold as compared to 37,678 units sold in Q1 and Q2 of 2011.