While details are limited, the Wall Street Journal says the concept was more upscale than its predecessor. This seems to jive with previous reports that the Mercedes SLS AMG actually started out as the next-generation Viper. If that doesn’t sound impressive enough, dealers said Chrysler’s “new product committee took one look at the Viper and unanimously approved its production within five minutes.”

Pictures: 2009 Dodge Viper

Under the hood, the 8.4-liter V10 engine is expected to carryover. It produced 600 hp and 560 lb-ft of torque in the Viper SRT10 Final Edition, but rumors have suggested the engine could feature Ferrari technology which might increase output.

Source: WCF | Wall St Journal

Rafael started with sketches and took it to the computer with 3-D graphics, giving lifelike curves to this version of a vehicle that never was, but should have been. At the time, a vehicle like this would have sold for roughly $4,110 to compete with Chevrolet’s Corvette. If only…