Street & Racing Technology

Street & Racing Technology (SRT)

Type	Division
Industry	Automotive industry Motorsport & Performance
Fate	Absorbed under Dodge
Founded	Michigan, U.S.
Headquarters	Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Area served	United States
Key people	Ralph Gilles President and CEO
Products	Performance Vehicles
Owner	FCA US LLC
Website	www.driveSRT.com

SRT-4 emblem

SRT-6 emblem

SRT-8 emblem

SRT-10 emblem

Street & Racing Technology (commonly called SRT) is a high-performance automobile group within Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. SRT began as "Team Viper" to develop the Dodge Viper. It later merged with "Team Prowler", the developers of the Plymouth Prowler, to become Specialty Vehicle Engineering (SVE). This was renamed Performance Vehicle Operations (PVO). Since all PVO vehicles used the SRT name, it was decided in 2004 to use that name for the development group as well. SRT heavily tunes and produces vehicles for the Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep brands.

The naming convention used by SRT for its models are indicative of the vehicle's engine type. The number that follows the "SRT" prefix denotes the number of engine cylinders the vehicle has. For example: the Chrysler 300C SRT8 has a 6.1 liter Hemi V-8; Therefore, the SRT version is known as the Chrysler 300C SRT-8. Similarly, the Dodge Viper SRT-10 along with the Dodge Ram SRT-10 had an 8.3 L V-10.

Currently the fastest SRT production models are the 2010 Dodge Viper SRT-10 series with a recorded quarter mile time of 11.7 seconds.^[1] The other SRT models have recorded quarter mile performances from 12.8 seconds^[2] for the AMG-based Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 to the Dodge Caliber SRT-4 at 14.6 seconds.

Chrysler released the 6.4L Hemi engine in early 2011. New SRT-8 versions have 392 HEMI (6.4L) engine, rated at 470 hp (350 kW) and 470 lb·ft (637 N·m).^[3]

The new engine is used in the 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8, Dodge Charger SRT8, Chrysler 300 SRT8 and the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8. With the improved engine, current SRT8 model are not only faster than the previous model, but also has better fuel efficiency than the previous one.

In 2012 Chrysler^[4] implemented a plan to turn SRT into a separate brand under the Chrysler Group umbrella.^[5] During the 2013 and 2014 model years, the Dodge Viper was sold under the model name SRT Viper. In May 2014, the SRT brand was re-consolidated under Dodge, with former SRT CEO Ralph Gilles continuing as senior vice president of product design and also as the CEO and president of Motorsports.^[6]

In the late 2014, Chrysler announced a new variant of the SRT named "SRT Hellcat"

Current vehicles

Vehicle	Type	Engine	0–60 m/h (0–97 km/h)	Quarter-Mile	Photo
Dodge Challenger SRT 2015-Present	SRT 392	6.4L Chrysler V8 392 Hemi Engine 485 hp	4.5s[7]	12.6 s
Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat 2015-Present	SRT Hellcat	6.2L Supercharger Chrysler V8 Hemi 707 hp	3.6s[8]	11.2s
Dodge Charger SRT 2015-Present	SRT 392	6.4L Chrysler V8 392 Hemi Engine 485 hp	4.6s[9]	12.8 s
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat 2015-Present	SRT Hellcat	6.2L Supercharger Chrysler V8 Hemi 707 hp	3.7s[10]	11.0s
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 2012-Present[11]	SRT-8	6.4L Chrysler V8 392 Hemi Engine 485 hp	4.8s[12]	13.3s
Dodge Viper 2012-Present	SRT-10	8.4L V10 Chrysler Viper Engine 640 hp	3.2s	11.4s

Previous vehicles

Vehicle	Type	Engine	0–60 m/h (0–100 km/h)	Quarter-Mile	Photo
Dodge Neon SRT-4 2003-2005	SRT-4	2.4L I4 Turbocharger Chrysler Neon Engine 215 hp ('03) / 230 hp ('04-05)	5.6s ('03)[13] 5.3s ('04-05)[14]	14.2s ('03) 13.9s ('04-05)
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 2008-2009	SRT-4	2.4L I4 Turbocharger World 285 hp	6.2s[15]	14.6s
Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 2005-2006	SRT-6	3.2L V6 C32 Supercharger Mercedes-Benz AMG Engine 350 hp	4.8s[16]	12.8s
Chrysler 300C SRT-8 2005-2010	SRT-8	6.1L Chrysler V8 Hemi Engine 425 hp	4.7s[17]	13.2s
Dodge Magnum SRT-8 2005-2008	SRT-8	6.1L Chrysler V8 Hemi Engine 425 hp	5.6s[18]	13.7s
Dodge Charger SRT-8 2006-2010	SRT-8	6.1L Chrysler V8 Hemi Engine 425 hp	5.4s[19]	13.5s
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 2006-2010	SRT-8	6.1L Chrysler V8 Hemi Engine 420 hp	5.2s[20]	13.49s
Dodge Challenger SRT-8 2008-2010	SRT-8	6.1L Chrysler V8 Hemi Engine 425 hp	5.3s[21]	13.6s
Dodge Viper SRT-10 2003-2006	SRT-10	8.3L V10 Chrysler Viper Engine 510HP	4.2s[22]	12.2s
Dodge Ram SRT-10 2004-2006	SRT-10	8.3L V10 Chrysler Viper Engine 510 hp	5.4s[23]	13.8s
Dodge Viper SRT-10 ACR 2008-2010	SRT-10	8.4L V10 Chrysler Viper Engine 600 hp	3.4s[24]	11.6s
SRT Viper 2013-2014[25]	SRT-10	8.4L V10 Chrysler Viper Engine 640 hp	3.3s[26]	11.1 s

Future vehicles

• Dodge Dart SRT^[27]

Engines gallery

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  A Chrysler DOHC 2.4 Neon Turbo engine, in Dodge Neon SRT-4.

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  A Turbocharged 2.4L I4 World Engine with 285HP, in Dodge Caliber SRT-4.

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  Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6's Mercedes-AMG E32 Engine, in Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6.

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  The 6.1L Hemi V8 Engine, in SRT-8 vehicles (2005-2010).

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  The 6.4L 392cu Hemi V8 Engine, in SRT-8 vehicles (2011–Present).

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  Chrysler 300 SRT-8 6.4L 392 Hemi V8 Engine

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  The 8.3 Viper V10 Engine, in Dodge Viper SRT-10 and Dodge Ram SRT-10.

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  The 8.4 Viper V10 Engine with double intake holes and 600HP, in Dodge Viper SRT-10 ACR and the concept Dodge Challenger SRT-10.

SRT in China

The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 is being sold in China by dealer import methods. Due to increasing interest in American muscle cars, dealers are considering also importing the Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT-8 into China.^[28]

Chrysler Group leadership changes

After two years of SRT as an independent division, the recently formed Fiat Chrysler Automobiles "FCA" announced on May 4, 2014, that the SRT family of vehicles will be consolidated under the Dodge brand. This includes renaming the "SRT Viper" back again to the legendary "Dodge Viper". This will expand the Dodge lineup to focus it as a performance-dedicated brand.^[29]

See also

• Dodge R/T Vehicles

References

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External links

• Official SRT Drive Website (included with vehicle purchase)