Chrysler ’s all-new 2013 SRT Viper will make its official debut at the New York auto show in a week, but before the official full unveiling the folks at SRT decided to let loose a quick teaser image to preview the new design.
Obviously, not a whole heck of a lot can be gleaned from an image like this, but it does seem that the new Viper will not be all that unlike the original Viper. In fact, it looks as if the SRT Viper will use a Porsche -like evolutionary design philosophy, retaining its truly unique general shape.
This digital image also seems to match up with our spy shots captured just a week ago.
Past details, spy images
Although the mule spotted today clearly retains the last-generation Viper’s rear end, the front end has been replaced with the design destined for the 2013 car. Engineers have removed the camo previously covering the Vipers headlights, giving us what was our first look into the snake’s eyes.
The spy shots also seem to confirm previous reports of a high-sculpted hood. Two air vents similar to those used on the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 appear on either side of the hood, with a center intake also present.
Those vents will be needed as the SRT Viper is expected to arrive with an 8.7L V10 making in excess of 600 horsepower.
As previously reported, Chrysler is re-opening its Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit to build the Viper. The automaker has offered jobs to all 150 workers it once employed at the facility, which it uses exclusively to hand-build Vipers.
“The next generation Viper will make its return to the product lineup in late 2012 as a 2013 model,†said SRT Brand & Motorsports President/CEO Ralph Gilles in a statement released to the media. “We’re extremely excited that our ultimate American sports car will continue to live on and be produced exclusively here in the Motor City.â€
Look for the 2013 SRT Viper to make its official debut at the NY show in early April.
