Dodge Ram SRT10

Dodge Ram SRT10
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Production	2004-2006
Class	Full size
Body Style	Truck
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Transmission	six-speed manual four-speed automatic
Engine	8.3 liter (505ci) V10
Power	500 horsepower 525 lb.-ft. of torque
Similar	Ford F-150 Lightning Chevrolet Silverado SS
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Crowned the World's Fastest Production Pickup Truck by the Guinness Book of World Records, The Dodge Ram SRT10 is the high performance Muscle Truck by Dodge. Modified with an 8.3 liter, 505 ci V10 borrowed from the Dodge Viper SRT10 and a 6-speed automatic transmission, the Ram SRT10 can reach a speed of 154.587 mph. For 2004 the Ram SRT10 came in standard cab only, but in 2005 a quad cab was offered along with an automatic transmission.

2004 Dodge Ram SRT10

Off the Saltillo, Mexico, assembly line and not modified in any way for additional power or enhanced aerodynamics, the Dodge Ram SRT-10 posted a two-lap, both-directions average speed of 154.587 mph over a "flying kilometer" on the 4.71-mile oval at the DaimlerChrysler Proving Grounds in Chelsea. The record run by the Dodge Ram SRT-10 was certified by Guinness World Records and the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA). The previous record was 147.54 mph, set by the Ford SVT F-150 Lightning.

The 8.3-liter Viper V-10 delivers 500 horsepower and 525 lb.-ft. of torque. Resting on unique engine mounts; the V-10 engine delivers 90 percent of its 525 lb.-ft. of torque from 1500 to 5600 rpm. The cast aluminum cylinder block has interference-fit cast-iron liners and cross-bolted main caps. The Ram SRT-10 also features a unique oil pan, throttle linkage, new “Hi-Flow” exhaust manifolds, new transmission mounts and a modified Ram Heavy Duty radiator tailored to fit the between the NASCAR inspired grille baffles.

The rest of the V-10 is straight from the Viper, with a six main bearing crankshaft with cross-bolted main bearing caps. Despite larger diameter aluminum alloy pistons than the previous generation’s 8.0-liter Viper engine, the pistons weigh less and are included along with all-new, lighter and stronger cracked-steel connecting rods. Cylinder heads on the Viper V-10 are semi-permanent mold (SPM) 356 T6 aluminum alloy. Low-profile die-cast magnesium cylinder head covers feature steel internal baffles and anti-slosh foam.

The Viper V-10 boasts a single-piece, central dual-plenum, cast aluminum intake manifold and a single, non-staged two-barrel throttle body for higher peak horsepower RPM. The intake manifold is an all-inclusive Integrated Air and Fuel Module (IAFM) with tubular fuel rails, injectors, sensors, wiring and throttle body. A Ram Heavy Duty cooling system is modified to handle the needs of the new Viper engine. A custom dual exhaust system is mounted to new exhaust manifolds.

The 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 focuses its power through a new, purpose built Hurst shifter and a modified version of the Viper SRT-10’s Tremec T56 six-speed manual transmission. The T56 is fully synchronized with electronic reverse lockout. A new 4.5-inch aluminum drive shaft runs from the Viper-sourced transmission to a Dana 60 rear axle with a 4.11 ratio to deliver the massive torque to the road.

Styles and Major Options

2004 Ram SRT10 came only in two door standard cab with a six-speed manual transmission. In 2005 a four door Quad Cab option was given, along with a four-speed automatic transmission.

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Main Competitors

The Ram SRT10 mainly competed with it's domestic counterpart's high performance trucks, the Ford SVT F-150 Lightning and the Chevrolet Silverado SS.

Hybrid Models

NO Hybrid model was ever released.

Awards

2004: Awarded "World's Fastest Production Pickup Truck" by the Guinness Book of World Records

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Street and Racing Technology

• Official SRT Website
• Official Dodge SRT website