Will the Dodge Viper make a comeback with a new name?

Replacing the Viper, the Dodge Copperhead will be positioned at the top of the high-performance SRT (Sports RT) product line and could launch later this decade.

Stellantis has just unveiled its Fastlane 2030 product plan for four brands: Dodge, Ram, Jeep, and Chrysler. Notably, Dodge will add an all-new two-door sports car, succeeding the Dodge Viper. According to some sources, this highly anticipated design will be called the Dodge Copperhead and will serve as the flagship model in the high-performance SRT product line.

Dodge Copperhead - the sports car that will replace the Viper?

The information was revealed at Stellantis' Investor Day 2026 event, where the company showcased a range of upcoming models from Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram in the form of images or full-size models. Among them, the Dodge Copperhead was considered the most noteworthy.

The Dodge Copperhead is a concept car that debuted in 1997, considered a "cheaper" version of the Dodge Viper. Like its predecessor, this concept car was named after a species of viper found in the United States.

Dodge has yet to release official images of the new Copperhead, but initial descriptions suggest it will be a sports car with a significantly more extreme design than the current Charger. The Copperhead name first appeared on a concept car unveiled in 1997, but the new version is almost an entirely different model.

This model is positioned at the top of the high-performance SRT product line, a position previously held by the Dodge Viper before the sports car ceased production in 2017. During that period, the Viper's biggest rival was the Chevrolet Corvette, a model that is still available on the market today. The discontinuation of the Dodge Viper and other SRT models using V8 engines provoked a strong reaction from many speed enthusiasts.

According to descriptions from guests who had the opportunity to see the car firsthand, the Dodge Copperhead boasts a long, low body and a two-door coupe design that is more aerodynamic and bolder than the current Dodge Charger design.

According to what has been revealed, the Dodge Copperhead boasts a long, low body and a two-door coupe design with a strong aerodynamic style. The front of the car features numerous large air vents and intakes, combined with slim LED headlights positioned deep inside. On the hood is a large S-duct air intake, directing airflow through the front of the car and upwards into the cabin to enhance aerodynamic efficiency.

Immediately behind the S-duct is the engine cooling vent, accompanied by a large central hump on the hood. The sides of the car continue to feature performance-oriented details, including large air intakes behind the front wheels to cool the braking system.

Dodge also confirmed that the Copperhead still uses an internal combustion engine, although the car has a real exhaust system at the rear. Notably, the company also uses a new snake logo, strongly reminiscent of the emblem previously associated with the Viper line.

The rear of the car is highlighted by a large rear wing, said to be reminiscent of the design on the legendary Dodge Viper ACR. Dodge also confirmed that the Copperhead still uses an internal combustion engine, although the car has a real exhaust system at the rear. Notably, the company also uses a new snake logo, strongly reminiscent of the emblem once associated with the Viper line.

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Although the powertrain configuration hasn't been announced yet, Dodge is expected to bring back the V8 engine in its new high-performance models. At the event, the company also introduced an upgraded version of the Charger SRT with a new front end, a rear spoiler inspired by the Dodge Charger Daytona, and multiple high-performance air intakes.

At Investor Day 2026, guests also had the opportunity to admire many unique car models, including an upgraded version of the Charger SRT with a large rear wing inspired by the first-generation Dodge Charger Daytona.

A Dodge representative did not directly confirm the use of the Hemi V8 engine, but hinted at it by mentioning that the Ram brand has brought back the Hemi V8 on the new Ram 1500 model.

Observers believe the Dodge Copperhead will most likely use a V8 engine, possibly even combining it with a hybrid powertrain to increase power. However, all information remains speculative as the company has not confirmed any technical specifications.

This is seen as a crucial step in Dodge's strategy to revive the image of muscle cars and high-performance vehicles amidst the strong electrification trend currently underway across the automotive industry.

Since Dodge has only showcased a design model instead of a finished vehicle, the Copperhead is unlikely to appear before 2029. This is seen as a crucial step in Dodge's strategy to revive its image as a muscle car and high-performance vehicle amidst the strong electrification trend across the automotive industry.

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