Will the new Ford GT motivate Chrysler and Tom Kuniskis to get their asses and come up with a real super car instead of Dodge Viper?

This blog pointed out many times in the past that the only way to evolve with a sports car these days is to make it mid engine design.  Like Chevrolet Corvette, Dodge Viper has outlived its lifespan and what happens lately with the newest offering, Viper GTC is a very sad testimony to it.

Unlike Ford, offering a true mid engine supercar, the upcoming Ford GT, Chrysler insists on taking the custom color combination route, slapped on the top of the severely obsolete and anachronistic Dodge Viper.  Offering custom colors while what is underneath qualifies for a spot at Smithsonian, is beyond sad.  Things are even worse for Viper due to the fact it is still heavy and packs less horsepower than considerably cheaper Dodge Challenger and Charger Hellcat evil twins.

Now, what is really interesting is the fact that Chrysler has already access to a car that could easily become the starting point for a true supercar: Alfa Romeo 4C.  This car is not only mid engine, based on a modern carbon fiber tube but it even comes with a DTC transmission. 

Using this little Alfa as a starting point would not be all that difficult, stretching the chassis and putting a potent twin turbo V6 while maintaining low weight could sway even the hardest Viper supporters.  Somehow, this is not happening, maybe a directive from Fiat or maybe lack of interest from Chrysler.  Nevertheless, the result is that Dodge Viper buyers resort to proving their worth on drag strip while Ford has the real laugh, setting a standard that currently available Viper can never meet and this includes the wow factor.

As long as choice of colors is the biggest news for high performance Chrysler and as long as evil twins are around, the ailing Viper should be really put out of its misery.