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2013 Dodge Viper spy shots

By Brett Davis |

Dodge has been spotted testing the upcoming 2013 Dodge Viper in Death Valley in the US. It may look like the old Viper from the outside, but Dodge is simply testing new running gear and engine cooling systems using the old body as a disguise.

While the rest of the motoring world is going for more fuel-efficient options and downsizing their engines, the good old Dodge Viper isn’t really interested in taking part in any of that. The 2013 Dodge Viper will use an 8.4-litre V10 engine, however, it will showcase some forms of fuel-saving technology to help keep its emissions levels down.

As Fiat now owns Chrysler, and in effect, Dodge. As a result, Fiat will be applying its MultiAir camshaft timing and valvetrain technology to the big V10. The massive unit is expected to produce more than 450kW of power and 760Nm of torque.

As for the visuals, we can expect an all-new front end for the 2013 model, showcasing a modern face with drawn back headlights and a smaller, more pointed lower chin. The rear end is likely to be styled and blended in to present a modern American sports car look.

The 2013 Dodge Viper is expected to be unveiled in full early next year, reportedly at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

What do you think? Has the appeal of the Viper been lost in next-generation motoring, or will the new model still be an American muscle car favourite? Give us your thoughts below.


 

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  • Peanut

    Make a RHD Version Dodge. While you are at it do the same with the Charger.
    Until then not interested.

    • Rick

      I agree how bout dodge bring some of their good cars to Australia I’m thinking challenger viper charger Durango and ram pretty much everything they don’t sell here now

  • Eric V

    Long Live The Viper
    It points it’s middle finger squarely at the doomsayers and looks damn sexy doing it.

  • Charger

    GO the Viper if they can make it handle and stop that would be even more awesome!

    its really the only proper Muscle car that suceeded in the 90′s and has made a lasting name for itself imagine some technology in it and it could be fantastic

    • Thrillhouse

      The Corvette did OK in the 90′s…

    • kyle

      If they can make it handle and stop? 7:22 ring a bell for anybody?

  • Jimsim

    *Drools*

  • http://www.cnet.com/profile/ChiefHuntingBear ChiefHuntingBear

    Can I purchase a Hemi V10 soundtrack system for installation into an electric Tesla Model S to make it roar like a Dodge Viper?

    • Torque

      No!
      All the V10 lovers here suggest you drive your telsa off a Jetty or even a Cliff, or in front of a freight train.

      • Bangel

        Some big IQ’s here .

        • Crank

          Especially since you joined Bangel. It’s a Dodge thread. Not a VW one. But feel free to throw in your “VWs are the greatest creation ever” comments

  • George

    Is it still the same engine out of 2008 Viper? I was expecting more power out of V10 since it’s an 8.4 litres.

    • kyle

      If I understand, the problem has never been getting enough power out of the engine, it’s been in keeping the 8.4 liter behemoth from cooking the occupants on hot (read,80+ degree)weather

  • GTK

    As long as it pulls a good Nurburg time and continues to trash sacred cows and euro-tosspots, what’s not to love?
    Vive la difference.

  • Baddass

    Fiat 500 in the background!

  • delux

    How will Multi-Air work on an OHV engine?

  • Tom

    The viper is and will always be American rubbish! Handles like a 4wd and the front end is a complete dick extension! Why such the high litrege? Only bogans and typical wanker yanks would ‘drool’ over this car! While your at it buy a HSV!

    • Rick

      Handles like a 4wd I guess that means a porsche 911handles like a boat given he similar horsepower awd lower centre of gravity and less weight yet it’s still slower than a viper around the ring and the viper did it’s time in one day not 12 months of testing and with out a team of engineers

  • VetteEater

    This car is the latest in a line of cars that aren’t made to please everyone, just those that want better than Ferrari or Lambo performance at half the price, realizing that it is brute power.
    Once you learn to drive a Viper fast, you can drive anything fast, that’s part of the draw of the Viper, that and its looks, despite being around for less than 20 years, it is the most photographed car in magazine history.
    Every time they go through a redesign this car gets more power, better brakes, better handling, I for one can’t wait to drive this version. The front end does appear to have some italian styling in it, but still very American way to go Ralph Gilles and the SRT team!

  • Imklp

    Cmon. This is the old viper

  • Gary causon

    Will they Make them in right hand drive for australia

  • Elitist

    Love the Fiat in the back of the last image, just so you remember whose boss.