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Chrysler released the news this month that the Dodge Viper has attracted three bidders so far—apparently not just because of the car’s speed.

Dodge Viper bidders are also interested in the entire Viper business unit: meaning the bidders are thinking of purchasing the work force and the Detroit factory as well. Despite the enthusiasm of bidders though, no sale is likely to happen until March 31, 2009.

Chrysler has yet to submit a restructuring plan by February 17 before it can conduct any further sales. The company is weighing its options right now with the offers for their V10 Viper.

Chrysler also denounces and rumors of bankruptcy. Executives close the liquidation of the Viper operations as a means to let the company move forward.

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Although not certain that they belong in the acknowledged bidders of Chrysler, the investors who bought almost all of the assets of the car manufacturer Saleen, Inc. had considered to buy the Dodge Viper industry.

The Michigan auto companies include the Arrow Racing Engines, Cyltec, Control-Tec and the Power-Tec Engineering. They purchased Saleen’s high-performance array of vehicles, superchargers and aftermarket business last January 30.

Chrysler has been considering the selling to market of all its Viper luxury cars since the year 2008. Jim Press, the car manufacturer’s copresident declared that they are currently studying the three proposals.

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