But why build a concept car off of a working chassis, and power it with a working 500 horsepower V10?
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| Although the Firepower is built on a working Viper chassis, and powered by the same 500 horsepower V10 that motivates Dodge's supercar, it's doubtful it will be produced. (Photo: DaimlerChrysler Canada) |
"It's always my goal to make every concept in some way produce-able. Whether there is a business case for it is up to senior management," Creed says.
Could the Firepower be the next-generation Viper GTS? Not according to Creed.
The vehicle was designed to "extend the image of the Chrysler brand," he added. "It is not a forerunner of a Viper GTS coupe."
So what about a coupe version of the Viper?
"I am sure there will be a Viper GTS coupe at some point," Creed added. "This is not it. If we did a Viper coupe, we would use Viper language. It would not have the elegance and understated-ness of this."
The two concepts will debut in the metal early next year, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.