The 2026 Dodge SRT Viper: Just a Dream… for Now
Let’s get one thing out of the way—the Dodge Viper is officially gone. Dodge has no plans to bring it back, and for now, it seems the Viper will remain a part of the past.
So, what’s with the images floating around online? Those are just digital renderings—nothing real. But they’ve definitely sparked some excitement among car lovers who would love to see this beast reborn.
A Modern Take on a Classic Look
This imagined 2026 Dodge SRT Viper pays tribute to the original with its unmistakable shape. It has the signature long hood and a large rear wing, giving it that aggressive, track-ready look. But there are also modern updates, like redesigned front and rear lights and a few fresh touches that bring it into the future.
The artist behind this digital concept is Evrim Ozgun. He created the CGI model and posted it on YouTube recently. The car is styled with a sleek, jet-like appearance—especially in black, where it looks more like a stealth fighter than a road car. He also showed it off in white and yellow, both featuring red and black accents and stylish Y-spoke wheels.
What Could Power a New Viper?
If Dodge were to make a new Viper, it would need some serious horsepower to compete—especially against rivals like the upcoming C8 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. That Corvette is expected to produce around 1,064 horsepower from a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8. It’s fast—like 0 to 60 mph in 2.3 seconds and a quarter-mile in 9.6 seconds fast.
To match that, a new Viper would probably need a version of Dodge’s famous Hellcat engine. The most powerful one yet, found in the Challenger SRT Demon 170, delivers up to 1,025 horsepower. That car can hit 60 mph in just 1.66 seconds and finish a quarter-mile in 8.91 seconds at over 151 mph.
So yes, a new Viper would need at least 1,000 horsepower to stand out—and fans would love that. But here’s the catch: Dodge has no current plans to bring the Viper back, not even an electric version (though we’d still support it if they did). For now, all we can do is imagine what could have been.
FAQs
Q1: Is Dodge bringing back the Viper?
No, Dodge has officially stated there are no current plans to revive the Viper.
Q2: What engine would a new Viper most likely use?
If it were to return, a new Viper would likely use a high-powered version of the Hellcat supercharged V8 engine, possibly tuned to produce over 1,000 horsepower.
Q3: Who created the 2026 Dodge SRT Viper renderings?
The concept images were designed by Evrim Ozgun, a digital artist who shared his vision on YouTube.
Q4: Could a future Viper be electric?
While there’s no word from Dodge, it’s possible that any future version could be electric, though many fans hope it would stick to a powerful V8 engine.