Autosport magazine has reported that Chrysler is considering a return to international Sports Car competition with the upcoming version of the Dodge Viper. According to the magazine, Gary Johnson, Chrysler’s motorsport manager, has said: “We are investigating some things and seeing what is out there, although no decision has been made yet.”

If the project is approved, the new Viper could compete in what is currently the the GTE Pro class of Le Mans competition, which would see it compete with the likes of Corvette, Porsche and Ferarri.

According to Autoweek, Riley Technologies’ head Bill Riley, who attended last week’s Le Mans rule meetings on behalf of Dodge. Earler this month, the FIA announced a new World Championship series for 2012, repairing a split between the FIA and the ACO (Automobile Club de l’Ouest) that has existed since 1992. ACO is the organizing body for the Le Mans 24-hour race.

A seven race series is proposed which would also include two events in the United States, most likely the 12 Hors of Sebring and the Petit Le Mans in Georgia. One of the expressed hopes for the new endurance series is to attract new manufacturers. Chrysler was active in endurance raing with the Viper from 1998 to 2000, achieving three class wins at Le Mans,, two ALMS titles and a first overall in the 24 Hours of Daytona.