The SRT Viper is back. Chrysler announced Tuesday they will restart production of the SRT Viper at the Conner plant in Detroit. “The next generation Viper will make its return to the product lineup in late 2012 as a 2013 model,” said Ralph Gilles, President and Chief Executive Officer - SRT Brand and Motorsports, Chrysler Group LLC. “We’re extremely excited that our ultimate American sports car will continue to live on and be produced exclusively here in the Motor City.” In preparation for the reopening, the Conner facility will begin its transformation by implementing World Class Manufacturing (WCM), a system that is focused on reducing waste and making continuous improvements throughout the assembly process to improve quality and productivity. With the plant’s reopening, nearly 150 jobs, both hourly and salaried, will return to the City of Detroit. Conner … [Read more...]
