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Dodge Is Working On A Viper Replacement With A Different Snake Name

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Stellantis has laid out its roadmap for the next few years, and it includes over 100 new and refreshed cars. In the United States, every American brand is getting new metal, and for Dodge, that includes a new halo sports car called the Copperhead, which will have an SRT variant.

Car and Driver got an early look at the car, describing it as long, low, and sleek and likely based on the Charger. It has a copious number of vents, including an S-duct on the hood with a massive bulge. There are additional hood vents and vents behind the rear wheels for brake cooling.

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At the back is a massive rear wing, while exhaust tips hint at the combustion engine hiding under the hood. The automaker failed to provide any powertrain details to the publication, but we doubt it will offer anything less than a V-8. If the new Ram Rumble Bee is any indication, Dodge could even have a range of engine options for the vehicle—but that remains to be seen.

The Copperhead name is not new to Dodge, which will brand it with a Viper-like snake badge. The company last used the name nearly 30 years ago on a concept car designed to sit below the Viper.

Motor1’s Take: With Stellantis injecting billions into new products, it appears Dodge is staying true to its performance roots. A new halo sports car with a V8 engine is exactly what Dodge buyers expect, and it appears the new leadership is quickly working to meet their demands.


Source: motor1.com

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