dodges new copperhead sports car will start where the viper left off, Speculative rendering created by AutoGuide com Staff using AI toolsSpeculative rendering created by AutoGuide.com Staff using AI toolsDodge may finally be preparing a true flagship performance car again, and this time it looks like the brand is reaching back into its Viper-era playbook for inspiration.During Stellantis' 2026 Investor Day presentations, Dodge reportedly showed media an early full-scale styling model for a new range-topping coupe called the Copperhead. The car hasn't been officially revealed yet, and photography was prohibited during the preview, but early descriptions suggest Dodge is working on something far more aggressive than the current Charger lineup.dodges new copperhead sports car will start where the viper left off, Speculative rendering created by AutoGuide com Staff using AI toolsSpeculative rendering created by AutoGuide.com Staff using AI toolsAdvertisementAdvertisementAccording to Car and Driver, the Copperhead is a low-slung two-door coupe positioned above the Charger and intended to lead the revived SRT performance division. The name itself isn't entirely new. Dodge previously used Copperhead on a concept roadster shown in the late 1990s, though this new car appears to be headed in a very different direction.The proportions reportedly hint at shared architecture with the current Charger platform, but visually, the car sounds much more extreme. The front fascia is said to be packed with vents and cooling ducts, with slim LED headlights integrated deep into the openings. One of the more interesting details is a large S-duct built into the hood, channeling air through the nose and over the roofline in a way more commonly associated with exotic supercars and track-focused homologation specials.Additional cooling vents sit behind the front wheels, while the rear features a large fixed wing reminiscent of the massive aero package fitted to the final-generation Dodge Viper ACR. Reports also mention visible exhaust outlets and snake-inspired badging.Dodge's New Copperhead Sports Car Will Start Where The Viper Left Off (autoguide_com_450)Image: StellantisAdvertisementAdvertisementDodge hasn't confirmed a powertrain yet, but it would be difficult to imagine a car like this arriving without some sort of forced induction V8 involvement. Stellantis executives reportedly hinted as much during discussions surrounding refreshed SRT versions of the Charger.Whether the Copperhead ends up supercharged, hybridized, or some combination of both remains unknown.Timing remains unclear. The vehicle shown reportedly appeared to be an early styling model rather than a production-ready prototype, meaning a launch likely remains several years away. If development stays on track, the Copperhead could arrive closer to the end of the decade, potentially as a 2029 model-year vehicle.Become an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletter here.