2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 production launched by Chrysler LLC

Chrysler LLC today announced the manufacturing launch of the new 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10®, which is being built at the company’s Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit.In a time when most manufacturing plants utilize hundreds of state-of-the-art robots to assemble vehicles, a unique plant in Detroit is producing hand-built performance vehicles.

At the Conner Avenue Assembly Plant, workers called “Craftspersons” hand-build the new Dodge Viper SRT10 and all-new 600-horsepower 8.4-liter SRT V-10 engine. Utilizing 26 work stations on a 705-foot-long assembly line, 48 hand-picked UAW workers assemble each vehicle. Each vehicle remains stationary for up to 49 minutes per work area as the Craftspersons make any necessary adjustments. This process eliminates traditional repair stations with all procedures verified by Craftsperson team members.
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dumpsty - 10/25/2007 9:23:08 AM

+1 Boost

Damn!!! I'd like to tour that assembly "shop".

With increasing fuel consumption regulations, the Viper may be in for fight to keep production in a few years. I'd like to see many of the current 450+ HP sprorts cars with performance-biased hybrid systems.

What ever happened to electric assist-motors in each wheelwell?