Street and Racing Technology
{{short description|Badge of high-performance automobiles made by Chrysler Group US}}
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Street and Racing Technology (SRT) is an American badge of high-performance vehicles manufactured by Stellantis North America, mainly ones of the Dodge brand.{{cite web | url = https://www.thedrive.com/news/39275/dodge-srt-is-not-going-anywhere-despite-reports |first=Peter |last=Holderith |date=February 17, 2021 |title=Dodge: SRT 'Is Not Going Anywhere' Despite Reports |website=thedrive.com |access-date=March 30, 2021 }}
Origins of the badge date back to 1989 when a team known as "Team Viper" was organized to develop the Dodge Viper.{{Cite web |date=2020-06-21 |title=The Origin Story Of The SRT Brand Revealed |url=https://www.hotcars.com/origin-story-dodge-srt-brand-revealed/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622015223/https://www.hotcars.com/origin-story-dodge-srt-brand-revealed/ |archive-date=22 June 2022 |access-date=2023-08-07 |website=HotCars |language=en}} 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) from January 2002 until around 2004.{{cite book |last=Stone |first=Matt |date=May 1, 2004 |title=Viper |publisher=Motorbooks |page=63 |isbn=0760317674}} Since all PVO vehicles used the SRT badge, the development team itself was renamed to SRT in 2004. SRT is used by vehicles of Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep brands, including police models for Chrysler/FCA Fleet Division.
Cars
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The naming convention used by SRT for its models is indicative of the vehicle's engine type. The number that follows the "SRT" prefix denotes the number of engine cylinders. For example, Chrysler 300C models with 6.1 L Hemi V8s when in the SRT version are named as the Chrysler 300C SRT-8. Similarly, the Dodge Viper SRT-10 along with the Dodge Ram SRT-10 had an 8.3 L V10.
Currently, the quickest SRT production models are the 2023 Dodge Challenger Demon 170 with a quarter-mile time of 8.91 seconds, the 2021 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock with a quarter-mile time of 10.5 seconds,{{cite web |title=2021 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock Runs 10.5 Bone Stock Right Off The Dealer's Lot! |url= https://www.motortrend.com/news/2021-dodge-challenger-srt-super-stock/ |work=Motor Trend |access-date=17 January 2023 |date=25 November 2020}} and the 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat RedEye with a quarter-mile time of 10.6 seconds.
Chrysler released the 6.4 L Hemi engine in early 2011. 2011-2014 SRT-8 versions have 392 Hemi (6.4 L) engine, rated at {{convert|470|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|470|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}}.{{cite web |url= http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-challenger-2011.html |title=2011 Dodge Challenger's 6.4L HEMI cranks out 475 horsepower! |last=Kleis |first=Mark |date=20 September 2010 |work=LeftLaneNews |publisher=MNM Media |access-date=10 Sep 2012}} The engine was used in the 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8, Dodge Charger SRT8, Chrysler 300 SRT8, and the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8. With the improved engine, the current SRT8 model is not only faster than the previous model but also has better fuel efficiency than the previous one.
In 2012 Chrysler{{cite web|url= http://www.motorweek.org/reviews/first_impressions/chrysler_srt_brand |title=First Impressions – Chrysler SRT Brand |work=MotorWeek |access-date=2015-05-22}} implemented a plan to turn SRT into a separate brand under the Chrysler Group umbrella.{{cite web |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goTQPmiYP9s |archive-url= https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211219/goTQPmiYP9s |archive-date=2021-12-19 |url-status=live|title=Jay Leno's Garage: 2013 SRT Viper GTS |date=29 June 2012 |work=Jay Leno's Garage |publisher=YouTube |access-date=10 Sep 2012}}{{cbignore}} 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.{{cite web|title=Chrysler Group Announces Leadership Changes|url= http://media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do;jsessionid=8397249783AF91C44AF82E60D8E4299B?&id=15625&mid=1 |work=Chrysler Group |access-date=6 May 2014}}
The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 is being sold in China by dealer import methods. Due to increasing interest in American muscle cars, dealers were considering also importing the Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT-8 into China.{{cite web|last=Zhang |first=Ning |date=13 October 2012 |url= http://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201210/407578.html |title=或将引入 道奇Charger国内申报图曝光 |language=zh |access-date=22 May 2015}} However, little to none of the Charger and Challenger imports to China have been confirmed.
After two years of SRT as an independent division, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (now Stellantis) 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 to the Dodge Viper. This will expand the Dodge lineup to focus on it as a performance-dedicated brand.{{cite press release|url= http://media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?id=15625&mid=1 |title=Chrysler Group Announces Leadership Changes |date=6 May 2014 |work=Chrysler Group |access-date=22 May 2015}}
In late 2014, FCA announced a new variant of the Dodge Challenger and Charger models named "SRT Hellcat" and another variant called the "SRT Demon" in early 2017.
Current vehicles
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!Model Years ! Engine !Power ! {{convert|0-60|mph|kph|0|abbr=on}} !Quarter Mile |
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| Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat
|2021, 2023– (Announced as to 2,000 cars + additional 1000 cars added = 3000 total: then revived for the 2023 model year only) |717 hp (529 kW; 719 PS) |3.5 seconds |3.5 seconds |
Previous vehicles
File:Electric Blue SRT4 01.png|Dodge Neon SRT-4
File:2008 Dodge Caliber SRT-4 DC.JPG|Dodge Caliber SRT-4
File:2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT6 AeroBlue-right.jpg|Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6
File:Chrysler-300C-SRT8.jpg|Chrysler 300C SRT-8
File:2008 Dodge Magnum SRT-8 DC.JPG|Dodge Magnum SRT-8
File:2010 Dodge Charger SRT-8 -- 08-12-2010.jpg|Dodge Charger SRT-8
File:'05-'07 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8.jpg|Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8
File:Dodge Challenger Texas State Fair crop.jpg|Dodge Challenger SRT-8
File:Chrysler 300 SRT8 Core (16237085785).jpg|Chrysler 300 SRT
File:DodgeChargerSRT8-6.4.jpg|Dodge Charger SRT-8
File:Dodge Viper SRT-10.jpg|Dodge Viper SRT-10
File:2005 Dodge RAM SRT-10 8.3 Front.jpg|Dodge Ram SRT-10
File:2008 ZB Viper SRT-10 blue.jpg|Dodge Viper SRT-10
File:Red SRT Viper GTS at NAIAS 2013 01.jpg|Dodge Viper
File:2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 6.4P-4WD 8AT-SW (33129935261).jpg|Jeep Grand Cherokee
File:'21 Dodge Durango SRT.png|Dodge Durango SRT 392
File:Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 IMG 7694.jpg|Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392
File:2021-22 RAM 1500 TRX.jpg|Ram 1500 TRX
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!Vehicle !Model Years !Type !Engine !Power !{{Convert|0-60|mph|kph|0|abbr=on}} !Quarter Mile | |
| Chrysler 300 SRT
(after facelift; Australia, New Zealand & Middle East) |2015-2023 | rowspan="6" |SRT 392 | rowspan="6" |6.4L naturally aspirated Apache Hemi V8 |{{convert|485|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} |4.5 seconds |12.6 seconds | |
| Dodge Challenger SRT 392
(after facelift) | rowspan="2" |2015–2018 | rowspan="2" |{{Convert|485|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} | 4.5 seconds{{cite web |url= http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2011-dodge-challenger-srt8-392-first-drive-dodge-challenger-review |title=2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 – Short Take Road Test |last=Robinson |first=Aaron |date=December 2010 |work=Car and Driver |access-date=10 September 2012}}
|12.6 seconds |
| Dodge Charger SRT 392
(second generation LD, after facelift) |12.8 seconds | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
(fourth-generation WK2, after facelift) |2014–2021 |{{Convert|470|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} ('14) {{Convert|475|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} ('15–present) |13.0 seconds | |
| Dodge Durango SRT 392
|2018–2024 |{{Convert|475|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} |4.4 seconds |12.9 seconds | |
| Jeep Wrangler 392
|2021–2024 |{{Convert|470|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} |4.5 seconds |12.9 seconds | |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
| rowspan="2" |2015–2023 | rowspan="2" | SRT Hellcat | rowspan="4" | 6.2L supercharged Hellcat Hemi V8 | rowspan="3" |{{Convert|707|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} | 3.6 seconds{{cite web |url= http://www.caranddriver.com/dodge/challenger-srt-srt-hellcat |title= 2015 Challenger Hellcat First Look |last=Sabatani |first=Jeff|date= December 2014 |work=Car and Driver |access-date=23 July 2015}}
|11.2 seconds |
| Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat | 3.6 seconds{{cite web |url= http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/news/a6340/first-look-2015-dodge-charger-hellcat-officially-unveiled/ |title=2015 Charger Hellcat First Look |last=Nunez |first=Alex |date= August 2014 |work=Road and Track |access-date=23 July 2015}}
|11.0 seconds |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Trackhawk
(fourth-generation WK2) |2018–2021 | SRT Trackhawk |11.6 seconds | |
| Ram 1500 TRX
|2021–2024 |TRX |702 hp |4.5 seconds |12.9 seconds | |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye
|2020–2023 | rowspan="2" | SRT Redeye | rowspan="4" |6.2L supercharged Hellcat HO Hemi V8 | rowspan="2" |797 hp |3.6 seconds |10.8 seconds | |
| Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye
|2021–2023 | | | |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Jailbreak
|2022 | rowspan="2" | SRT Jailbreak | rowspan="2" |807 hp |3.6 seconds |11.0 seconds | |
| Dodge Charger SRT Jailbreak
|2022 |3.6 seconds |11.0 seconds | |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
|2017–2018 (Limited to 3,500 cars) | SRT Demon |6.2L supercharged Demon Hemi V8 |{{Convert|840|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} |2.3 seconds |9.65 seconds | |
| Dodge Neon SRT-4
|2003-2005 | rowspan="2" |SRT-4 |{{convert|215|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} (2003) {{convert|230|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} (2004 & 2005) |5.6 seconds ('03){{cite web|url= http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/dodge-neon-srt-4-road-test |title=Dodge Neon SRT-4 – Road Test |last=Swan |first=Tony |date=December 2002 |work=Car and Driver |access-date=14 September 2012}} |14.1 seconds ('03) | |
| Dodge Caliber SRT-4
|2008-2009 |{{convert|285|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} |14.6 seconds | |
| Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6
|2005-2006 |SRT-6 |{{convert|350|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} |12.8 seconds | |
| Chrysler 300C SRT-8
(first generation) |2005-2010 | rowspan="8" |SRT-8 | rowspan="4" |6.1 L naturally aspirated Hemi V8 | rowspan="3" |{{Convert|425|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} |13.2 seconds | |
| Dodge Magnum SRT-8
|2005-2008 |13.7 seconds | |
| Dodge Charger SRT-8
(first generation LX) | rowspan="2" |2006-2010 | rowspan="2" |13.5 seconds | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8
(third generation WK) |{{Convert|420|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} | |
| Dodge Challenger SRT-8
(before facelift) |2008-2014 |6.1 L naturally aspirated V8 (2008-2010) 6.4 L naturally aspirated V8 (2011-2014) |{{Convert|425|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} {{Convert|470|hp|kW PS | abbr=on}}
4.5 seconds ('11-14) |13.6 seconds ('08-10) 12.9 seconds ('11-14) |
| Chrysler 300 SRT-8
(second generation, US version) |2011-2015 | rowspan="3" |6.4 L naturally aspirated Apache Hemi V8 | rowspan="3" |{{convert|470|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} |4.0 seconds | --- | |
| Dodge Charger SRT-8
(second generation LD, before facelift) |2012-2014 |4.6 seconds |12.8 seconds | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8
(fourth-generation WK2, before facelift) |2012-2013 |13.3 seconds | |
| Dodge Viper SRT-10
(third generation ZB I) |2003-2007 | rowspan="3" |SRT-10 | rowspan="2" |8.3 L naturally aspirated Viper V10 | rowspan="2" |{{convert|500|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} |3.7 seconds |11.7 seconds | |
| Dodge Ram SRT-10
|2004-2006 |13.8 seconds | |
| Dodge Viper SRT-10
(fourth generation ZB II) |2008-2010 | rowspan="2" |8.4 L naturally aspirated Viper V10 |{{Convert|600|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} |3.8 seconds |10.9 seconds | |
| Dodge Viper SRT
|2013-2017 |SRT |{{Convert|640|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} ('12-14) {{Convert|645|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} ('15-17) |3.5 seconds |11.5 seconds | |
| Chrysler 300C SRT Design
(first generation) |2008-2010 |SRT |3.0 L Mercedes-Benz OM642 V6 Diesel |{{Convert|215|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} |14.6 seconds |
Manufacturer engines
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File:Dodge Challenger SRT-8 (2011) - 6.4L 392 Hemi V8 Engine - 1.jpg and Charger SRT 392 models.]]
File:Viper-v10.JPG and Ram 1500 SRT-10 models.]]
SRT has made six engines so far, and one derived engine. Their first two engines were the third generation ZB I's 8.3 L naturally aspirated Viper V10 and the Neon SRT-4's 2.4 L turbocharged I4.
= 4-cylinder engines =
SRT's 2.4 L turbocharged I4 for the Neon SRT-4 had produced {{Convert|215|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} in 2003 and {{Convert|230|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} later in 2004 and 2005. Another 2.4 L I4 was made, but this time was based on the Chrysler World Engine, and was made for the Caliber SRT-4. That engine was rated at {{convert|285|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}.
= 6-cylinder engines =
The Crossfire SRT-6 never had a SRT-made engine, instead sourcing the M112k engines from Mercedes-Benz, (used in the Mercedes C32 AMG and SLK32 AMG), which produced {{Convert|350|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}.
= 8-cylinder engines =
SRT has built four V8s, which it has applied to five vehicles: Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum, and Jeep Grand Cherokee. Their first V8 was a 6.1 L naturally aspirated Hemi V8 engine that made {{convert|425|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}. However, the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 only had {{convert|420|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}. Their second unit is a 6.4 L naturally aspirated Apache V8 engine that originally made {{convert|470|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} but was upgraded to produce {{convert|485|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} after 2014. SRT's most powerful variant is a 6.2 L supercharged V8, with two separate units used on the Hellcat and Demon models. The Hellcat's version makes {{convert|707|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and the Demon's makes {{convert|808|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}. On 100-octane fuel, though, the Demon's engine makes {{convert|840|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}.
= 10-cylinder engines =
SRT's 10-cylinder engines have only been used in two models, the Viper and the Ram 1500 SRT-10. The first versions, the 8.3 L naturally aspirated Viper V10 produced {{convert|500|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}. The second version used a larger bore and stroked 8.4 L naturally aspirated Viper V10, which increased the output to {{convert|600|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}. The last generation Viper used a brand new engine, but still kept the 8.4 L displacement. The engine produced {{convert|640|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}, which then increased to {{convert|645|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} after the Dodge-SRT absorption.
See also
References
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