What is the Dodge sports car called?
The Dodge sports car is called the Viper.
From its dramatic introduction in the 1990s to its farewell in 2017, the Dodge Viper was the brand's defining two-seat high-performance model. As of 2025, Dodge has not announced a direct successor and has shifted its focus toward the Challenger, Charger, and broader electrification plans for the lineup.
Historical overview of the Viper
Key milestones in the Viper's history.
- 1992 — Debut of the RT/10, a hand-built two-seat roadster powered by a large V10.
- 1996 — Second generation arrives as the GTS/RT/10 with a more refined design and performance.
- 2003 — Third generation introduced with updated chassis and interior while maintaining the V10 powerplant.
- 2008-2010s — Introduction of the ACR variant, a track-focused model with aero and suspension upgrades.
- 2013-2017 — Fifth generation (SRT Viper) with modern styling and enhanced performance; production ends after the 2017 model year.
The above milestones trace a arc from a radical, hand-built sports car to a high-performance icon, and then to its retirement. As of 2025, Dodge has not released a direct, new two-seat Viper successor.
Current status and future direction
The Dodge brand today concentrates on muscle cars and practical performance models, with no active two-seat sports car in production. The Challenger and Charger remain the marquee performance offerings, while Dodge signals a broader electrification plan for the brand in the coming years.
Current Dodge performance-focused models include:
- Dodge Challenger — a two-door muscle car offering V6 and V8 variants, including high-performance Hellcat variants.
- Dodge Charger — a four-door performance sedan with multiple V8 options and wide performance variants.
- Dodge Durango — a three-row SUV with performance-oriented variants, while not a two-seat sports car.
In summary, there is no active Dodge two-seat sports car at present; the Viper remains the iconic Dodge name associated with the brand's sports-car legacy, and Dodge continues to evolve its lineup with performance and electrification in mind.
Summary
The Dodge sports car most people remember is the Viper, a high-performance, two-seat icon produced from the early 1990s until 2017. While Dodge continues to offer performance-focused models and plans for electrification, there is no current Dodge-branded two-seat sports car in production as of 2025. The Viper's legacy continues to influence the brand's performance image and remains a touchstone for enthusiasts.
