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| key_people = Brian Thompson CEO and Vice Chairmen
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Revision as of 16:06, 2 July 2014

Street & Racing Technology (SRT)
Company typeDivision
Industry
FoundedMichigan, U.S.
FateAbsorbed under the Dodge brand in May 4, 2014 Press Conference
Headquarters
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Area served
United States
Key people
Brian Thompson CEO and Vice Chairmen
ProductsPerformance Vehicles
OwnerChrysler LLC
Websitewww.driveSRT.com
This article is about the Chrysler LLC sport vehicles. For other uses, see SRT.
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 Chrysler LLC. 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 has a 6.1L 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 8.3L 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 of 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]

Current vehicles

Vehicle Type Engine 0–60 m/h (0–97 km/h) Quarter-Mile Photo
Dodge Challenger SRT-8
2011-Present		 SRT-8 6.4L Chrysler V8 392 Hemi Engine 470hp 4.5s[7] 12.6 s
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
2012-Present		 SRT-8 6.4L Chrysler V8 392 Hemi Engine 470hp 4.5s[8] 13.0s
Dodge Charger SRT-8
2012-Present		 SRT-8 6.4L Chrysler V8 392 Hemi Engine 470hp 4.6s[9] 12.8 s
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8
2012-Present[10]		 SRT-8 6.4L Chrysler V8 392 Hemi Engine 470hp 4.8s[11] 13.3s
SRT Viper
2013-Present[12]		 SRT-10 8.4L V10 Chrysler Viper Engine 640hp 3.3s[13] 11.1 s

Previous vehicles

Vehicle Type Engine 0–60 m/h (0–100 km/h) Quarter-Mile Photo
Dodge Neon SRT-4
2003-2005 		SRT-4 Turbocharged 2.4L I4 Chrysler Neon Engine 215hp ('03) / 230hp ('04-05) 5.6s ('03)[14]
5.3s ('04-05)[15] 		14.2s ('03)
13.9s ('04-05)
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
2008-2009 		SRT-4 Turbocharged World 285hp 6.2s[16] 14.6s
Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6
2005-2006 		SRT-6 Supercharged 3.2L V6 E32 Mercedes-Benz AMG Engine 350hp 4.8s[17] 12.8s
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
2005-2010 		SRT-8 6.1L Chrysler V8 Hemi Engine 425hp 4.7s[18] 13.2s
Dodge Magnum SRT-8
2005-2008 		SRT-8 6.1L Chrysler V8 Hemi Engine 425hp 5.6s[19] 13.7s
Dodge Charger SRT-8
2006-2010 		SRT-8 6.1L Chrysler V8 Hemi Engine 425hp 5.4s[20] 13.5s
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8
2006-2010 		SRT-8 6.1L Chrysler V8 Hemi Engine 420hp 5.2s[21] 13.49s
Dodge Challenger SRT-8
2008-2010 		SRT-8 6.1L Chrysler V8 Hemi Engine 425hp 5.3s[22] 13.6s
Dodge Viper SRT-10
2003-2006 		SRT-10 8.3L V10 Chrysler Viper Engine 510HP 4.2s[23] 12.2s
Dodge Ram SRT-10
2004-2006 		SRT-10 8.3L V10 Chrysler Viper Engine 510hp 5.4s[24] 13.8s
Dodge Viper SRT-10 ACR
2008-2010 		SRT-10 8.4L V10 Chrysler Viper Engine 600hp 3.4s[25] 11.6s

Future vehicles

SRT in China

In contemporary society, the auto market in China is growing at a very high speed, and attracting the attention of most major auto manufacturers. Right now, only the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 is being sold in China by dealer import methods. Accompanied by an increasing number of people interested in American muscle cars, according to autohome.com.cn, dealers are considering also importing the Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT-8 into China. [28]

Chrysler Group Leadership Changes (May 4th, 2014)

Chrysler's Press Release After two years of SRT as an independent division, the recently formed Fiat Chrysler Automobiles "FCA" announced 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". In the conference, Chrysler Group made point that Dodge is Chrysler's performance brand. Bringing SRT under the Dodge's umbrella will expand the lineup to make it once again a performance-dedicated brand as it always was.

See also

References

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