Dodge Ram SRT-10: The Complete Guide
For three model years, Dodge did something no other truck manufacturer had done before or has really matched since: it dropped a genuine Viper V10 into a pickup truck and sold it to the public. The result was the Ram SRT-10 — briefly the fastest production pickup truck in the world, and today one of the more interesting, affordable ways to own Viper performance. This hub page covers everything you need to know, with links to deeper guides on each specific topic.
The Quick Facts
Production years: 2004–2006
Engine: 8.3L (505 cid) V10, shared with the Gen 3 Dodge Viper
Power: 500 horsepower, 525 lb-ft of torque
Body styles: Regular Cab (2004–2006) and Quad Cab (2005–2006)
Transmission: 6-speed Tremec T-56 manual (Regular Cab) or 4-speed 48RE automatic (Quad Cab)
Notable achievement: Held the record as the world’s fastest production pickup truck at launch
Explore the Full Ram SRT-10 Guide
Buying One
Read: Dodge Ram SRT-10 for Sale — 2026 Price Guide →
Current market pricing, what drives value up or down, and where to actually find one for sale.
Read: Is the Dodge Ram SRT-10 a Good Investment? →
A look at how well the SRT-10 has held its value since production ended, and which examples are worth the most.
Specs and Performance
Read: Dodge Ram SRT-10 Specs — Regular Cab vs Quad Cab →
The full breakdown of dimensions, drivetrain, and performance differences between the two body styles.
Read: Dodge Ram SRT-10 vs Dodge Viper — What’s the Difference? →
Same V10, very different vehicle. Here’s exactly how the truck and the sports car compare.
Ownership
Read: Dodge Ram SRT-10 Common Problems & Maintenance Costs →
What to watch for as an owner, and realistic maintenance cost expectations.
Read: Dodge Ram SRT-10 Parts & Upgrades Guide →
Where to find genuine and performance parts for your SRT-10, by category.
A Genuinely Unusual Truck
Dodge had actually flirted with this idea once before — a Viper-powered Ram concept called the Ram VTS appeared at the 1996 Chicago Auto Show but never reached production. It took until the early 2000s, under Dodge’s Performance Vehicle Operations (PVO) division, for the idea to finally become a real, sellable truck.
Extensive wind tunnel testing shaped the SRT-10’s exterior, and the chassis received a custom-tuned suspension — Bilstein shocks, performance-tuned springs, and a ride height lowered by an inch up front and 2.5 inches in the rear compared to a standard Ram.
The result wasn’t just a Ram with a bigger engine bolted in. It was a genuinely engineered performance vehicle that happened to be a pickup truck.
Frequently Asked Questions
An 8.3L V10 producing 500 horsepower and 525 lb-ft of torque, shared with the third-generation Dodge Viper.
2004 through 2006. The Regular Cab was available for all three years, while the Quad Cab was added starting in 2005.
No, but it shares its V10 engine with the Gen 3 Viper. The chassis, suspension, and body are truck-specific and not interchangeable with the Viper.
The Regular Cab reaches 0-60 mph in approximately 4.9 seconds and covers the quarter mile in about 13.6 seconds, making it one of the fastest production pickup trucks ever built at the time of its release.
