Hoovey689

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SRT offers up first 2013 Dodge Viper teaser

Early last year, Chrysler announced that it would be bringing the Viper back into production, with the brand's performance flagship once again taking its place at the front of the SRT lineup. The next generation Viper won't be unveiled until April at the New York Auto Show, and it looks like Dodge will be doing its best to tease us mercilessly until then with vague sketches of the car. The first has just been posted on the official SRT Facebook page, providing the very first look at the front end of the 2013 Viper. From the silhouette it's hard to really tell what the design will look like, but the overall shape and the hood scoop distinctly remind us of the Viper GTS coupe built from 1996 to 2002.

So, what do we know about the 2013 Viper as of right now? For starters, traction control will be used for the first time in the model's history as mandated by federal law. The powertrain is still unconfirmed, although there are rumors that the V10 could get a bump in displacement to an incredible 8.7 liters.

All of these rumors will be laid to rest come April, but until then we'll just have to settle for the teasers that SRT gives us.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/31/d...he-2013-viper/

adamls2

Kinda looks like the original Viper shape and the center air inlet also brings back the old characteristics.

Hoovey689

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I see Italian design influences . curious what direction they will go in

tmf2004

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Audi LED's?

Hoovey689

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^^ Maybe. I see some Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione at the fenders and hood albeit more aggressive

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cfrost

I miss that center naca duct.. it was a badass touch.

Have you guys seen how affordable vipers are getting these days?

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/2819521573.html

I never thought I'd look at a viper and think, "yeah, that's affordable"

robloc93

From the March issue of C&D

Hoovey689

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the rendering definitely uses the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione's rear profile. Whatever it turns out to be, the fine Italian lines will give the Viper that refined look while hopefully the aggressive American styling keeps it bold, brash, and untamed

vraa

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I hope it murders the ZR1

Hoovey689

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With this new Viper only a few months away, and the C7 Vette in the works, American super cars are making their way back to the big stage. Rumor has it the next Ford GT is in the works and is still mid-engined

tmf2004

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I guess this car would be considered a "collectable" right....

Hoovey689

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Dodge offers behind-the-scenes look at new 'Stryker' Viper logo

Fans of Dodge's all-American supercar likely know that there have (so far) been two different logos used to depict the fanged Viper. The first, affectionately referred to as "Sneaky Pete," ran from 1992 until 2002. The second appeared in 2003, when the Viper got a major styling update, and was called "Fangs."

An all-new Viper is set to debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show, and it will do so with an equally fresh logo. We're not sure exactly when the Stryker design was first revealed – anyone who looked closely enough got an early black-and-white glimpse when the automaker released the upcoming car's first teaser image in January of this year – but we do know that the latest set of images released by the SRT hive mind offer a much more detailed look at the logo.

According to Dodge, the logo was named at the 2010 Viper Owners Invitational in Salt Lake City, Utah, and was chosen by Viper owners from amongst a handful of options. While we know very little about the actual car it will adorn, Mark Trostle, Head of SRT Design, said the following: "The new Stryker badge is the most refined, sinister looking and beautiful badge yet, just like the shape of the car." Consider our interest piqued.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/02/15/d...er-viper-logo/

patgilm

With all of this hype it better be the real deal or I will be disappointed. At least the GTR's hype met expectations and then some. My next car may be a GTR if the new Viper doesn't hit a home run.

Hoovey689

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When Chrysler showed off the new SRT Viper logo earlier this week, something struck us as odd. It looked familiar. A little too familiar. And not just in the Cobra Command way.

It took until this morning and a tip from our friend John to make the connection. Look at the new Viper logo, then look at the Flying Lizard Motorsports on the right. Coincidence? Surely. But still, there's got to be more than one way to draw a nice asp...

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/02/16/t...ully-familiar/

adamls2

Can't wait for the new Viper, the renderings look sick!!