Description

The SRT10 features a 500-hp, 8.3-liter V-10 that's borrowed from the company's mighty Viper SRT10 sports car. The massive V-10 produces 525 pounds-feet of torque, which promises near-startling acceleration. A six-speed-manual gearbox is standard in the regular-cab model, while a four-speed automatic is standard in the Quad Cab. Plenty of enhancements accompany the V-10, including a true dual exhaust system, 22-inch Pirelli tires, TRW antilock brakes, a Dana 60 rear axle, a rear wing and a hydraulic cooling fan. The body has been lowered by an inch in front and 2.5 inches at the rear. The unique power dome hood contains a functional scoop. A larger fuel tank goes into the 2006 Ram SRT10 Quad Cab. The regular-cab model adds a hard tonneau cover with a body-colored wing, and the Quad Cab can be equipped with a backseat DVD entertainment system. The response that results from tromping on the gas in the SRT10 can only be described as awesome ? occupants are shoved back into the surprisingly comfortable seats whether the transmission is in the ideal gear or not. Yet the SRT10 can be driven modestly with ease. Handling beats that of ordinary pickup trucks by a mile. Navigating the Hurst shifter through its six forward ratios is sheer delight. The ride is hardly gentle, but it isn't bad considering the overall experience. Simply put, the SRT10 is about as close as you're going to come to a true muscle-car experience from any modern vehicle.