Except for the first-generation model, which was only offered as a roadster, the Dodge Viper has been sold in both coupe and convertible body styles. At least until 2010, when the fourth-generation model was discontinued and the nameplate axed. The current generation was launched only as a coupe, and although Ralph Gilles stated the platform was stiff enough to spawn a convertible, no fifth-generation Viper roadster has been built as of September 2014. That could soon change, according to Auto News’ report that Dodge is planning to introduce a convertible for the 2016 model year.
We already know the Viper is in for a refresh in the second half of 2015, as Fiat Chrysler Automobile confirmed it earlier in 2014 through its product timeline, but there’s no official word on a roadster version of the "snake." Add the fact that Auto News doesn’t rely on a specific source, and we definitely need a grain of salt with this report.
What we do know for a fact is that the Viper’s refresh in late 2015 will bring a power boost that will be more significant than the five ponies added to the 2015 model. We expect to see Dodge squeeze more power out of its 8.4-liter V-10, putting the 2016 Viper at around 660 horses.
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The 2016 Dodge Viper Could Get More Power and a Drop Top originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 9 September 2014 09:00 EST.
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