Now that the world has officially been introduced to the new generation SRT Viper, the most logical next step would be to imagine the roadster version of the sports car. While an official debut is still at least one year away, here's our first rendering of the drop top Viper.

The roadster version will keep the same exterior design language with aerodynamically functional details integrated into the high-tech carbon fiber and aluminum skin. The main, and more than likely only, difference will be the fabric roof (seen in recent spy shots) that replaces the fixed roof.

Under the hood, the Viper Roadster will maintain the 8.4-liter all-aluminum, V-10 overhead-valve engine found in the coupe model with an output of 640 HP and 600 lb-ft of torque. This engine will be mated to an improved Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual transmission.

Expect to see the future Viper->ke4220 Roadster launched sometime at the beginning of 2013, most likely at a major show. Do we smell a Detroit reveal?

2014 SRT Viper Roadster

2014 SRT Viper Roadster
Specifications
  • Make: Array
  • Model: 2014 SRT Viper Roadster
  • Engine/Motor: V10
  • Horsepower: 640
  • Torque: 600
  • Transmission: Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual transmission
  • [do not use] Vehicle Model: Array

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