This American supercar nameplate began as a dramatic concept in 1989 and entered production for the 1992 model year as a bare-bones, high-performance two-seat roadster with an emphasis on raw driving character rather than luxury. The early cars established the formula that would define the vehicle for decades: a big-displacement V10, aggressive proportions, minimal driver aids, and a distinctly uncompromising personality that made it a cult favorite among enthusiasts. A coupe version followed in the late 1990s, broadening the lineup while preserving the same basic mission of a street-legal track weapon.
The nameplate went through its first major production era through the 2000s, with successive updates and special variants refining the original concept without abandoning its analog feel. Production then ended after the 2010 model year, creating a clear gap in the nameplate’s history. It returned for 2013 with a heavily reworked generation that was relaunched under the SRT performance banner, carrying forward the same visual menace and front-engine, rear-drive format but with modernized engineering and a more mature execution.
That revival lasted until 2017, when the model was discontinued again and the badge was retired from the market. Because the nameplate appeared in more than one separate production period, its history is best understood as two distinct eras: the original 1992–2010 run and the later 2013–2017 revival. Across both periods, it remained one of the most recognizable American performance cars of its era, known for its extreme proportions, V10 character, and loyal enthusiast following.