We think the arrival of an all-new Dodge Viper will not only be a pleasant surprise but also a welcome one.

Sports cars are among the most popular and beloved vehicles in the automobile industry among gearheads. Everyone between the U.S. to Japan, we have seen attempts from manufacturers the world over to make outstanding sports cars. But American sports cars have been around for ages, and we are spoilt for choice if we want to get an American track monster, whether new or used. For every Mustang owner, there is a Camaro lover. And for every bunch of Corvette lovers, we’ll find someone who prefers a sleeper in the form of the CTS-V. But we bet most gearheads today had a poster of the Dodge Viper in their room growing up.

The Viper is a two-seater sports car that’s as cool as its name. It first came to life in 1991 when Dodge wanted to make a proper performance car. As a result, the first bunch of Vipers had no exterior-mounted door handles or even an air-conditioner. Dodge instead focused most of its R&D on the big V10 engine that powered it. But eventually, we started getting more civilized versions of the Viper with some comfort-oriented features from 1994-95 models onwards.

The Viper soon became an icon for its powerful engine and menacing looks. But FCA stopped production for the model from 2010 to 2012 and then ended it after 2017. But we think the arrival of a new Dodge Viper will not only be a pleasant…