2005 Dodge SRT-10 Quad cab

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SRT-10 Description

TheDodge Ram SRT-10is asportpickup truckthat was produced by American automakerDodgein limited numbers. It was introduced at the January 2002North American International Auto Show, but was not put into production until 2004.

• 1Development
• 2Overview
  • 2.1Drivetrain
  • 2.2Suspension
  • 2.3Exterior
  • 2.4Interior
  • 2.5Colors
  • 2.6Wheels and brakes
• 3Quad cab
• 4Special editions
• 5End of production
• 6World record
• 7References
• 8External links

The Dodge Ram SRT was created by DaimlerChrysler's PVO (Performance Vehicle Operations) division, usingDodge ViperandPlymouth Prowlerengineers. Extensive wind tunnel testing was used in styling the exterior of the Ram SRT-10. This is the second time that Dodge has put a Viper engine into a Ram pickup. At the 1996 Chicago Auto Show, Dodge introduced a concept Dodge Ram with a Viper Generation 2 engine, but it was not put into production. The Dodge Ram VTS was painted Banzai Blue with dual white skunk stripes, housed a 8.0 L (488 cid) V10, a six-speed Borg-Warner manual gearbox, and 17-inch (430mm) Viper GTS wheels wrapped in BF Goodrich 275/60-HR17 Comp T/A HR4 tires.

The SRT-10 featured an 8.3 liter (Chrysler 8.3 L Viper V10)V10.[1]This engine produced 500bhp (373kW; 507PS) at 5,600 rpm and 525lb·ft (712N·m) oftorqueat 4,200 rpm. The regular cab, with a total curb weight of 5,130lb (2,330kg), reached a top speed of 154mph (248km/h), and couldacceleratefrom 0 to 60mph (97km/h) in 4.9 seconds,[2]whereas the Quad Cab, weighing 5,618lb (2,548kg), achieved 0-60mph in 5.6 seconds and reached a top speed of 147mph (237km/h).[3]The regular cab could complete the1⁄4mi (400m) in 13.6 seconds at 106mph (171km/h),[4]the Quad Cab in 13.7 seconds at 100mph (160km/h).[5]The engine produced one horsepower for every 10.3lbs of vehicle weight in the regular cab. The regular cab generated .86 g of grip on a 300ft (91m) skidpad,[4]while the Quad Cab generated .83 g.[5]The regular cab was rated by the EPA at 9 MPG city/15 highway,[4]while the Quad Cab was rated at 9 city/12 MPG highway.[5]

The V10 Viper engine delivered 90 percent of its torque from 1500 to 5600 rpm. The cast aluminumcylinder blockhad cast-iron liners and cross-bolted main caps. Theboreandstrokehad been increased over previous Viper models. Compression ratio, firing order, rod length, block height and block length were unchanged from the second-generation Viper engine. The regular cab featured aTremec T-56 transmission, while the Quad Cab utilized a48REfour-speed automatic transmission modified from the Ram Heavy Duty transmission. Both regular cab and Quad Cab used aDana 60rear axle.

48RE

PVO engineers modified the Ram Heavy Duty's rack and pinion steering and independent front suspension for use in the Ram SRT-10. A fully hydroformed Dodge Ramframewas used in conjunction with a custom-tuned suspension, lowering the Ram SRT-10's ride height one inch in the front and 2.5inches in the rear.Bilstein shock absorbers, performance-tuned springs and unique aerodynamic aids were used to enhance the Ram SRT-10's higher-speed performance.[6]An additional 5th shock was used on the rear axle to prevent wheel hop during wheel-spin.

The Ram SRT-10 had a unique hood that featured a wide power bulge and honeycomb grill hood scoop. The hood scoop allowed cool air to enter as well as forcing hot air to exit from the engine bay, thus helping the engine to run cooler. "Viper Powered" badges were added to the sides of the power bulge, to indicate the SRT-10 engine under the hood. Large chrome Srt-10 logos were mounted to the driver and passenger side doors and rear tailgate right side on the Quad cab and Single Cab 2005 models replaced in 2006 by smaller chrome and red srt10 logo badges . All models were outfitted with large molded kickerpanels painted to match body color. Another exterior feature was atonneau coverwith an attachedspoilerthat was supposed to come standard on the 2005 Quad Cab version and all 2006 models, but due to manufacturing problems was not installed on nearly half of the Ram SRT-10s intended. To help remedy this situation, Dodge added a $1000 credit and a regular spoiler to the Ram SRT-10s that did not receive the tonneau cover. In addition to style, the spoiler also helped with air flow and provided a reduction in lift and drag. The Ram SRT-10 had a bed size of 6ft 3in (1.91m), giving the regular cab an overall length of 17ft 7in (5.36m), and 19ft 2in (5.84m) overall length for the Quad Cab. The Ram SRT-10 also had a lower ride height than regular Ram trucks.

The Truck audio had 3 options of the Dodge Ram SRT-10 by 2006 and consisted of 8Infinitybrandspeakerswith a DVD based large color LCD map navigation system and a mid-tier CD turn by turn graphics CD-based system with small color LCD, and finally a standard LED Radio with CD player; all built and designed by Infinity audio and 10 inch woofer mounted under the rear passenger seat with silver bezel and 575 watts of total system output, Bluetooth by U-Connect for hands free communication through your car stereo as a factory option also full digital Satellite radio. The doors on both the Standard cab and Quad had silver accents along the middle above the arm rest. It also came with a leather trimmedsteering wheeland with heavily bolstered racing-derived suede-trimmed charcoal leather seats. The center stack was adorned with silver trim, and a silver trim strip with the SRT-10 logo resided under the passenger-sideair bagcover. Taking a cue from the Dodge Viper, the Ram SRT-10 came with a red start button on the dash. The manual transmission regular cab featured aHurstshift lever, which sprouted from a silver metal shift bezel and was fitted with a Viper shift knob. Aluminum performance-inspired pedals replaced the stock setup. The gauge cluster featured satin silver-faced gauges and Viper font and graphics. Thespeedometerandtachometerwere re-calibrated to match the Ram SRT-10's increased performance.

Excluding the special editions, the 2004-2005 Ram SRT-10 came in three colors: Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat, Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat, and Flame Red Clear Coat. The redesigned 2006 Ram SRT-10 came in Mineral Gray Metallic, Inferno Red, and Brilliant Black Crystal Clear Coat.

The stock 22-inch (560mm) wheels were fitted withPirelliScorpion P305/40R-22 performance tires and modeled after the 10-spoke wheels available on the Viper. The brakes for the 2004 model (front and rear) and 2005-06 (rear) were modified from the Ram Heavy Duty truck for use in the Ram SRT-10. The standard ABS-equippedbrakeswere fitted with 15-inch (380mm) rotors in front and 14-inch (360mm)rotorsout back. 2004 models used red-painted two-piston sliding brakecalipersfront and rear; these were replaced with larger four-piston monoblock calipers up front in 2005-06, designed by TRW and unique to the SRT-10. TwoNASCAR-inspired brake cooling ducts integrated into the frontfasciaprovide cooling for the Ram SRT-10's brakes.