- The ultimate Ram SRT-10 packs 500 hp and comes with a six-speed manual.
- Though 20 years old, this pickup truck has been driven only 12,000 miles.
- This Viper-powered monster rockets from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.9 seconds.
The world of over-the-top trucks has been booming recently, with models like the Ram 1500 TRX and Ford F-150 Raptor R flaunting supercharged V8s and absurd power figures. But let’s wind the clock back 20 years to a time when Dodge decided subtlety wasn’t part of its vocabulary and built something arguably even wilder: the Dodge Ram SRT-10, powered by an engine straight out of a Dodge Viper.
Produced for just two glorious years (2004–2005), the Ram SRT-10 wasn’t your typical workhorse pickup. It was more of a muscle car disguised as a truck, thanks to its 8.3-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine. It pumped out 500 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and a brutal 525 lb-ft of torque at 4,200 rpm, all in a vehicle that could also haul lumber. Kind of. In a straight line, it was a monster, hitting 60 mph (96 km/h) in under five seconds and ripping through the quarter-mile in the mid-13s, a time respectable enough to shame many sports cars of the era.
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While this Ram SRT-10 is two decades old, it’s only ever been driven around 12,000 miles (about 19,000 km), meaning it could be the perfect option for a power-hungry enthusiast wanting to relive the early 2000s. Adding to the truck’s appeal is the fact that the V10 is mated to a six-speed manual transmission that drives the rear wheels. Not even the TRX or Raptor R can match the craziness of this package.
The truck is painted black and rolls on a set of 22-inch polished wheels, perfectly matching the huge chrome front grille. It’s also been equipped with an aftermarket rear spoiler and includes a clean Carfax report and a clean North Carolina title in the owner’s name.
Step inside the Ram SRT-10, and it’s a clear reminder of how far trucks have come in 20 years. Sure, the interior is a bit dated, but it still packs some early-2000s “luxuries,” like a power-adjustable driver’s seat, air conditioning, and climate control. There’s also a six-disc CD changer for all your Limp Bizkit albums, plus the novelty of a push-button start, a rare feature back in its day.
If the idea of driving a V10-powered pickup with a stick shift and rear-wheel drive gets you excited, head on over to Bring a Trailer and place a bid before time runs out. Just make sure your neighbors are okay with the sound of a snarling Viper engine echoing through the streets.
