Dodge Ram SRT-10 Specs: Regular Cab vs Quad Cab
Part of our Dodge Ram SRT-10 Complete Guide series. The Ram SRT-10 came in two distinct configurations, and the differences go well beyond just cab size. Here’s the full spec breakdown for both.
Shared Drivetrain Specs
Both body styles share the same core powertrain:
- Engine: 8.3L (505 cubic inch) V10, shared with the Gen 3 Dodge Viper
- Horsepower: 500 hp
- Torque: 525 lb-ft
- Rear axle: Dana 60
- Suspension: Custom-tuned Bilstein shocks and performance springs, lowered approximately 1 inch up front and 2.5 inches in the rear compared to a standard Ram
Regular Cab (2004–2006)
The Regular Cab was the original SRT-10 configuration and the only one available for the truck’s full three-year run.
- Transmission: 6-speed Tremec T-56 manual
- 0-60 mph: Approximately 4.9 seconds
- Quarter mile: Approximately 13.6 seconds
- Notable: Held the record as the world’s fastest production pickup truck at launch
Quad Cab (2005–2006)
Added a year into production, the Quad Cab traded some straight-line speed for practicality and a more accessible driving experience.
- Transmission: 4-speed 48RE automatic
- 0-60 mph: Approximately 5.3 seconds
- Quarter mile: Approximately 13.7 seconds
- Notable: Added rear doors and back seat space, making it meaningfully more practical as a daily-usable truck
Regular Cab vs Quad Cab: Which Is Faster?
The Regular Cab’s manual transmission and lighter weight give it a genuine, if modest, performance edge — about 0.4 seconds quicker to 60 mph and roughly a tenth of a second quicker in the quarter mile.
In practice, both trucks are dramatically quicker than any standard Ram of their era, and the performance gap between them matters more to enthusiasts chasing bragging rights than it does in real-world driving.
Which Should You Choose?
- Choose Regular Cab if: You want the purest performance experience, prefer a manual transmission, and value the slightly higher collector desirability this configuration tends to carry
- Choose Quad Cab if: You want more everyday practicality — back seat space and easier automatic driving — without giving up meaningful performance
For current pricing on both configurations, see our 2026 Price Guide .
Frequently Asked Questions
The Regular Cab manual does 0-60 mph in approximately 4.9 seconds, while the Quad Cab automatic is slightly behind at approximately 5.3 seconds.
Yes — both share the same 8.3L, 500-horsepower V10. The difference is in transmission (manual vs automatic) and body configuration, not engine output.
Regular Cab manual-transmission trucks are generally considered more desirable by enthusiasts, which can give them a slight edge in collector value, though condition and mileage matter more than body style alone.
