Dodge Confirms New Range-Topping Sports CoupeStellantis (Stellantis)Dodge showed us an early styling model of a new coupe that will sit atop the lineup called the Copperhead.The Copperhead is low and sleek, but appears to share some of its architecture with the existing Charger.Covered in vents and ducts, we expect the Copperhead to be powered by a V-8 engine, but nothing is confirmed yet.In a rare moment of full transparency, Stellantis followed up its announcement of a wide range of new products at Investor Day by showing us every new model coming from Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram, either in images or full-scale models. There was lots of cool stuff, but nothing quite as shocking as the upcoming Dodge Copperhead.Marc Urbano - Car and Driver (Marc Urbano - Car and Driver)Now, sadly, we can’t actually show you the Copperhead, or any of the other vehicles, today. While Dodge isn’t yet ready to publish images, we got a glimpse of the car, and we can describe to you what we saw.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Copperhead is positioned as the range-topper for Dodge and the revitalized SRT performance subbrand. This isn't the first time Dodge has used that name, showing the Copperhead concept you see at the top of this article in 1997. But this new Copperhead is quite different.Dodge (Dodge)The body is long and low, with a sleek and aggressive two-door shape. The hood isn’t as lengthy as that of a Viper, however, and the hard points suggest that this range-topper is based on the Charger. Still, this is a far more extreme performance vehicle than the Charger. The front end is full of vents and grilles, with slim LED headlights nestled into the openings. A massive S-duct is carved into the hood, directing air through the front end and over the cabin. Behind the S-duct, a hood vent channels cool air to the engine, and there's a large bulge in the center of the hood.The hardcore aerodynamics continue down the side, where there’s a massive vent for brake cooling just behind the front wheels. At the rear, there’s a massive wing that reminds us of a shrunken version of the appendage that lived on the back of the Viper ACR. We also spotted exhaust tips, confirming gas power, and a cool snake logo that is definitely reminiscent of the Viper badge.Stellantis (Stellantis)Dodge wouldn’t talk powertrains, but we have to bet a V-8 will be involved. Dodge also showed us the upcoming refresh for the Charger in SRT form, which wore a revised front end, a tall rear wing that recalls the classic Charger Daytona from 1969, and plenty of vents in the hood. Dodge didn't outright say what powers this new SRT trim, but hinted at it by saying "you saw what we did with Ram," referencing the return of the Hemi V-8 in the Ram 1500 pickup.AdvertisementAdvertisementFor the Copperhead, we imagine a V-8 powertrain with even more power, perhaps even from a hybrid setup, although nothing is confirmed. Still, details are sparse, and we'll have to wait to learn more. We're not sure when exactly to expect the Copperhead to come out, but given that we simply saw a styling model and not an actual car, we're going to guess it will show up for the 2029 model year at the earliest. Look out for more details soon.➡️ Skip the lot. Let Car and Driver help you find your next car.Shop New Cars Shop Used CarsYou Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029