Dodge Viper may return in 2012

Dodge Viper The Viper is slated to be discontinued in July, but Chrysler Group design chief Ralph Gilles, who is also head of the Dodge brand, said Thursday that he knows the Viper is a halo vehicle for Dodge, noting that kids around the world drive digital Vipers in video games.Dodge Viper

Gilles, who spoke at the Chicago Economic Club in conjunction with the Chicago auto show, teased the audience with pictures and sketches of future products. Dodge Viper Along with the Viper, Gilles showed pictures of the new Jeep Grand Cherokee that launches in three months, sketches of the Dodge Durango replacement and portions of the new Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger, also due later this year.Dodge Viper