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Viper Might Be Luxury Chrysler Can Do Without

Automaker needs to raise $1B, and hot rod looks odd model out

By Lev Weinstein, Newser Staff

Posted Aug 28, 2008 3:15 PM CDT

(Newser) – Despite a $1.1 billion operating profit in the first half of the year, Chrysler is hemorrhaging money. In a bid to raise another billion, the company is looking to sell off its iconic Dodge Viper line, BusinessWeek reports. The Viper has sold a mere... Read full story »

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Viper Might Be Luxury Chrysler Can Do Without

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