autoevolution
 

Dodge Viper Revival Rendered as The Affordable Supercar We Need

With the Dodge Viper now retired, the short-term future doesn't seem to hold any plans for a revival. And, as you can imagine, this means the Internet has to be kept waiting and since it doesn't enjoy the process, the reply comes in the form of renderings portraying potential future forms of the Viper.
Dodge Viper Revival Rendered 1 photo
Photo: pinstripechris.com
And we can now show you an effort of the kind. As you'll be able to notice in the image above, this isn't exactly the kind of render we'd expect to turn into showroom reality. Nevertheless, it is a sight for sore eyes and we have to thank artist Chris Dunlop, also known as Pinstripe Chris (you'll find more of his awesome work behind the link) for the pixel magic.

For one thing, the machine looks like it needs tons of work before reaching a form that would be suitable for showroom presence. Then again, all machines have to start out as a sketch. And we're certain there would be tons of aficionados who would love to see the concept sitting before us going through all the steps required for the vehicle to make it to the street.

Returning to the actual Dodge Viper, the V10 monster wasn't a money maker for Fiat Chrysler, which is just one of the reasons for which the company isn't rushing to bring us a new generation. Oh, and by the way, there were three gens to date, even though aficionados count mid-cycle revamps as generations too, which is how the final model received its Gen V moniker.

SRT is now focused on Challengers and Chargers, with supercharged HEMIs being the name of the game. And yet we'd love to see the company coming with a supercar that would rival Italian exotics for a fraction of the cost, as the Viper used to do.

Update:We had used the wrong media, with this portraying the SRT Tomahawk Vision Gran Turismo Concept, so it was removed and replaced with the sketch above.
If you liked the article, please follow us:  Google News icon Google News Youtube Instagram X (Twitter)
About the author: Andrei Tutu
Andrei Tutu profile photo

In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist.
Full profile

 

Would you like AUTOEVOLUTION to send you notifications?

You will only receive our top stories