The Dodge Viper existed for almost 30 years before Dodge killed the car at the end of the 2017 model year. During its lifetime, Dodge refined not only the car’s performance but also its design, though not as much as might be expected. The latest video from YouTube channel TheSketchMonkey shows how little has changed in the car and what 2001 would look like today if Dodge made a modern take on the original supercar.
While Dodge ran the Viper through five generations before it went offline three years ago, the exterior proportions have not changed. The hood has been around for a long time in the history of the car, placing the A-pillar closer to the rear of the car. The rounded greenhouse has also continued. The new rendering does not appear to rewrite the original Viper design. Instead, the new coupe has a sharper appearance.
Many of the original Viper’s rounded edges have been redesigned to be a little sharper. That means there are several minor adjustments; however, they are added to improve the design of the car. The wider, narrower taillights look ripe for LED treatment, while the built-in spoiler becomes a bit more functional with potential vents hidden alongside the wider bumper, which now connects to the lower rear bumper.
Subtle touches, like sharpening the design lines on the side of the body and flattening the roof very slightly, really bring Viper design to the 21st century. The rear fascia alone, where most of the shifting is concentrated, looks like one that could be seen today even though Dodge no longer produces it.
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Rendering doesn’t dramatically change the appearance of the Viper, and that’s not a bad thing. The original Viper looked impressive 30 years ago, even with its rounded corners, but Dodge kept the main design unchanged until its discontinuation because some designs are truly timeless.
