The last model for the current generation Dodge Viper has already rolled off the assembly line, but instead of crying about it, we can take comfort in knowing that the next generation has already been confirmed for production. News of this came when the future sports car was shown at a private Chrysler dealer conference and then confirmed by Dodge CEO Ralph Gilles.
Insiders at the event said that the next Viper will come with a more aggressive design, featuring all-new bodywork painted 25 times in candy-apple red. They also said the car?s look had moved away from its race-car roots and evolved into a more traditional sports car.
More information was provided for the new Viper at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show when Ralph Gilles, head of Chrysler?s design, took the mic. When discussing the new Viper, he said that Dodge wants to "make it a renaissance of that vehicle," in order to attract buyers younger than 45. He also denied that the new sports car will use engines from Fiat?s Ferrari brand. That’s nice, but he failed to mention where the Viper’s power will come from.
Guess we’ll just have to be patient. We should be seeing the next Dodge Viper in 2012, pegged as a 2013 model, just in time for the next "Super Car Olympics." We can’t wait!
UPDATE 08/15/2011: MotorAuthority was able to catch two new Dodge Vipers - one coupe and one convertible - testing in the extreme heat of California’s Death Valley. What these spy shots reveal is a new, but heavily camouflaged front end featuring a smaller front air dam and more tapered back headlights. These prototypes are testing air flow and cooling for what appears to be a brand new engine for Dodge’s future generation sports car. Rumors suggest this new engine will not come from Ferrari, but could be a variation of Chrysler?s new 6.4-liter Hemi V-8 with some form of forced induction. Only time will tell!
Hit the jump for more information on the 2013 Dodge Viper.
Dodge Viper originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 15 August 2011 14:00 EST.
Source: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/dodge/2013-dodge-viper-ar96599.html
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