Dodge SRT-10

[1989 DX R]

Anyone seen this truck yet? Its powered by the Viper 8.3L V-10. I want one of these!

[Polygon]

Yep, can anyone say bye bye lightning?

[BUFF_dragon]

I can't wait to see one fly by me...... I hope to get one within about 5 years of its introduction. but there is no way mine'll stay street legal for very long.... LOL

[Viper 10]

Actually this is not called the SRT-10 (which is the Viper's designation). It is the Ram SRT-10. It should be a real beast (just like my Viper).

Brad

[BUFF_dragon]

Brad aka Viper 10,
do you think that the braking, chassis, and other asspects of the Ram will be able to handle the pure power and speed of that god-awful V10????
and I was curious if anyone knows if the Viper 6spd will mount to a 360????? I'm trying to make my V6 98 Dodge Ram into a 360ci V8 BADASS, my goal with it is to hand some Lightnings their ass, and some built 5.0's around here (for some reason, around here... if its mean...... its a ford, and I will break that fact)

thanx in advance,

Josh

BTW, I LOVE your Viper, Viper 10

[Viper 10]

Josh:

Thanks for the kind words. I am truly blessed to be able to own this car.

As to your question, here is an article about the Ram SRT-10 straight from DC (I think that you'll like the answers to your questions... :hehe: ):

Dodge Ram SRT-10



Grab Life by the Throttle with the Ram SRT-10:
Viper Power Creates Fastest Ram Pickup Ever

In a world of bland trucks, Dodge Rams are known for redefining the full-size pickup market with ground breaking designs. Today, Dodge unveils a ground shaking design with the boldest, baddest and fastest full-size pickup, the new Viper-powered Dodge Ram SRT-10 show truck. A production version of this show truck will appear at a later date.

Just as the all-new 2002 Dodge Ram-and the previous generation Ram introduced in 1994-added a much needed dose of style to the full-size pickup truck market, the Ram SRT-10 brings a massive dose of Viper power with a class-demolishing 500 horsepower and 500 lb.-ft. of torque.

Filling the engine-bay of the Ram SRT-10 is the largest engine in a factory pickup truck - the 8.3-liter V-10 that powers America's ultimate sports car, the all-new 2003 Dodge Viper. The V-10's horsepower rating easily surpasses any other pickup - not to mention virtually every production sports car on the road.

"In the sport truck segment, we might be accused of stacking the deck against the competition," said Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group. "But why not when you have ten aces up your sleeve? We set out to create the boldest, baddest and fastest pickup truck ever, and that is exactly what we have done."

Extreme Performance = PVO

The Dodge Ram SRT-10 is one of three new 'extreme performance' models from the Dodge brand. Along with the all-new Dodge SRT-4 and Viper, which will also carry the SRT-10 name, all three were developed by a newly created entity called Performance Vehicle Operations (PVO). This new group brings together the expertise from Chrysler Group's specialty vehicle, Mopar parts business and motorsports operations, using the same engineers who created the original Dodge Viper and Chrysler Prowler, as well as the NASCAR-winning Dodge Intrepids and Le Mans-winning Vipers.

Leveraging the profitable high-end conversion experience of Mercedes-AMG, PVO has been charged with creating extreme performance vehicles not only for Dodge, but also Jeep® and Chrysler brand product lines. Going forward, PVO will offer low-volume specialty versions of vehicles, as well as unique brand offerings.

"Up until now, no U.S. automaker has truly integrated its motorsports and high-performance vehicle operations," said Jim Schroer, Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing. "Take the great high-performance engineering expertise-throw in a bit of counsel from our COO, Wolfgang Bernhard, who has great experience with AMG - and we have a winning combination for those who truly want ultimate performance vehicles."

Performance plus Attitude

The Dodge Ram SRT-10 provides an unbeatable combination - the class-leading attributes of the 2002 Dodge Ram pickup and the powertrain of the ultimate performance car, the 2003 Dodge Viper SRT-10.

"I think that the last thing anyone might expect from Dodge is their very own Viper-powered truck," said John Fernandez, Director of Performance Vehicle Operations. "But this concept is just too good to leave to the aftermarket. The Viper V-10 provides an incredible amount of horsepower and torque and is unlike anything else in a production pickup. Ram is a bold statement to begin with, so what better vehicle to help establish the performance image of the Dodge SRT line?"

Providing an estimated 500 horsepower and 500 lb.-ft. of torque just like its Viper soul mate, the Dodge Ram SRT-10's power is channeled through a Viper six-speed manual transmission that connects to a modified differential and new driveshaft. The Ram SRT-10 will accelerate to sixty mph in an estimated 5.0 seconds and deliver an estimated top speed of 150 mph. More impressively, Ram SRT-10 will run the 0-100-0 mph dash in an estimated 18 seconds.

Keeping all this power in check is modified rack and pinion steering and independent front suspension from the 2002 Dodge Ram, which set new handling standards for full-size pickups. Blessed with the stiffest frame in Ram history, the Ram SRT-10 makes the most of its exclusive 24-inch wheels and 305/35 R24 high-performance tires, pulling an estimated 0.92 g's on the skid pad and hitting almost 70 mph on the slalom. A recalibrated, quick-ratio power steering unit enhances steering feel.

The Ram SRT-10's handling is enhanced by the addition of performance-tuned springs and shocks, a rear sway bar and an inch-lower ride height. Bringing the Ram SRT-10 to a halt are four-wheel disc Viper brakes, equipped with standard ABS. Fascia-mounted, faired-in brake ducts aid cooling.

Walk Softly but Carry Some Big Cubes…

The exterior appearance of the Dodge Ram SRT-10 imparts an almost sinister demeanor with a design that blends the bold, "big-rig" look of the 2002 Dodge Ram with performance styling cues that hint at the extra muscle behind its signature cross-hair grille. It's understated "muscle truck" exterior sends a quiet yet unmistakable message that the Ram SRT-10 owns the fast lane.

Available in black or red only, the crisp lines of the Dodge Ram SRT-10 provide a look of machined elegance with a lower- and an even bolder-stance than the standard Ram. The new front fascia, hood with integrated air intake, billet grille, one-inch lower ride height and ground-effect moldings provide plenty of "hunkered down" attitude even before the ignition key is turned. From the side, Ram SRT-10 is distinguished by an aluminum fuel filler, SRT-10 badging and red Viper brake calipers visible behind the 24-inch wheels. A bed-mounted hard tonneau, spoiler and custom rear fascia with cutouts for dual exhausts provide the view for the majority of the motoring public.

"The front end of the SRT-10 combines the new Ram styling cues we created for the 2002 Dodge Ram and adds an extra boost of visual power," said Rick Aneiros, Vice President, Jeep/Truck Color and Trim design. "Yet there is a slightly understated air about the SRT-10, especially considering its performance potential. But as powerful as the overall theme of the Ram SRT-10 is, we were determined not to make this another boy racer truck."

"Its true identity is found in the details," added Aneiros. "A glimpse of the red Viper brake calipers behind massive 24-inch wheels, the mesh grille covering the air intakes, or even the lowered stance. All of these convey power without shouting it. This truck doesn't have to yell to be heard."

Inside, red-piped leather and carbon fiber-look accents complement the performance attitude established by the SRT-10's outward appearance. Silver-faced gauges with Viper font and graphics have an appropriately recalibrated speedometer and tachometer to accommodate the SRT-10's visceral performance. The best-in-class interior space is maintained from the standard Ram.

"We wanted to capture the feel of a sports car without sacrificing the safety, utility and luxury afforded by the standard 2002 Dodge Ram," said Mark Trostle, Design Manager, Truck Exterior and Interior Studios. "The carbon fiber-look leather steering wheel and shift boot, satin chrome center console and interior door handles and the unique door trim panels differentiate the SRT-10 from the standard Ram and create an environment that enhances the sport/performance feel of this truck."

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[Viper 10]

[BUFF_dragon]

Thanx, I've got 3 links that I've been going off of, and am a HUGE fan of Vipers and Rams.

what kinds of lap times does your Viper get compared to some of the others that race with you?? and which tracks, if you don't mind me askin...


Josh

[Viper 10]

Josh:

Rather than getting into lap times, I will say that I try to hit about 6 or 7 road course events a year. I am way beyond my prime to brag about lap times.

I enjoy honing my skills on track and I drive at about 70% of my capabilities. The main reason for this is because I have a wife and 3 very young children that I want to spend the rest of my life with, and jeopardizing my life on a track is not in the cards. I have lost friends and seen some serious injuries as a result of track accidents.

I am able to hit speeds of over 160 mph in straight-aways and into the 120's in the wide sweeper turns. Driving a Viper on a road course under control is really a challenge.

I do track events to get my adrenaline rush and to be in the company of other car enthusiasts. My wife will never have to worry about me and a wandering eye towards other females, because I love cars more than anything else (except my family).

I hope that one day soon I will be able to share a little more about an exotic car business that I am trying to start. It is fun to chase your dreams.

Brad

[Wants_A_Lude]

The Lightning used to be my favorite truck but now the Ram SRT-10 is...
Im in love!

[Whitebread]

The engine still says Viper on it...............mistake.

[kidrocket]

Why is that a mistake?

[Whitebread]

My reason is just a personal opinion. I feel that Dodge should have created a truck with an orgional feel, to me that means new and different engine. The performance specs on this truck are great but the fact that Dodge took the Viper's engine and put it inside the engine bay of a Ram and called it the Ram SRT-10 didn't make me happy. The truck should be origional in it's own right and, for me, that means taking parts from the platform that it is based on only. Plus, not changing the lettering on the engine; which is much cheeper than R&D, building, etc for a new engine; was, I thought a mistake.

[Polygon]

Well Whitebread then you will be happy to hear that Dodge is bringing back the Hemi. They are going to put it in the trucks for the 2003 model year. I hear it is a 340ci Hemi with horsepower and torque in the upper 300s. That should be bale to slug it out with a Lightning, the SRT-10 Ram was built to murder the Lightning. Besides Dodge has been putting the Viper's 8.0L V10 in the trucks for a long time and has always been tuned for the truck. I don't think there is anything wrong with leaving Viper on the valve covers. Teh Hemi will go only in the trucks for now, I imagine they will put it in the Jeeps as an option, and they brought back a RWD platform so I am sure they making a car or two for it to fit in. Man I can't wait.

[Whitebread]

Yeah, I heard about the Hemi, I can't wait either. Dodge is really doing good things for their trucks. I think they are the best out there now.