Street & Racing Technology

This article is about the Chrysler Group sport vehicles. For other uses, see SRT.
Street & Racing Technology (SRT)
Division
Industry Automotive industry
Motorsport & Performance
Fate Absorbed under Dodge
Founded Michigan, U.S.
Headquarters Detroit, Michigan, United States
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 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 8.3 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 3.9s[8] 11.9s
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

Engines gallery

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

References

  1. ↑ Sutton, Mike (June 2010). "010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X - First Drive Review". Car and Driver. Retrieved 10 Sep 2012.
  2. ↑ "2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT 6 1/4 mile Drag Racing trap speed 0-60". DragTimes.com. 16 September 2007. Retrieved 10 Sep 2012.
  3. ↑ Kleis, Mark (20 September 2010). "2011 Dodge Challenger's 6.4L HEMI cranks out 475 horsepower!". LeftLaneNews. MNM Media, LLC. Retrieved 10 Sep 2012.
  4. ↑ "First Impressions - Chrysler SRT Brand". MotorWeek. Retrieved 2015-05-22.
  5. ↑ "Jay Leno's Garage: 2013 SRT Viper GTS". Jay Leno's Garage. YouTube. 29 June 2012. Retrieved 10 Sep 2012.
  6. ↑ "Chrysler Group Announces Leadership Changes". Chrysler Group LLC. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
  7. ↑ Robinson, Aaron (December 2010). "2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 - Short Take Road Test". Car and Driver. Retrieved 10 Sep 2012.
  8. ↑ Sabatani, Jeff (December 2014). "2015 Challenger Hellcat First Look". Car and Driver. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
  9. ↑ Stone, Matt (10 August 2011). "2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Full Test and Video". Inside Line. Edmunds. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
  10. ↑ Nunez, Alex (August 2014). "2015 Charger Hellcat First Look". Road and Track. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
  11. ↑ Wood, Colum (11 February 2011). "2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Tipped for New York Auto Show Debut". AutoGuide. VerticalScope. Retrieved 10 Sep 2012.
  12. ↑ Febbo, Michael (12 August 2011). "First Test: 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8". Motor Trend. Retrieved 10 Sep 2012.
  13. ↑ Swan, Tony (December 2002). "Dodge Neon SRT-4 - Road Test". Car and Driver. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
  14. ↑ Webster, Larry (April 2004). "Dodge SRT-4 - Short Take Road Test". Car and Driver. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
  15. ↑ Jacobs, Scott (15 September 2009). "Full Test: 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT-4". Inside Line. Edmunds. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
  16. ↑ Hoyer, Mark (24 February 2005). "Hot Sixes - Comparison Test - Where Chrysler takes on Porsche and Nissan...wait, did we say Chrysler?". Road & Track. Archived from the original on 26 October 2012. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
  17. ↑ Quiroga, Tony (June 2005). "Chrysler 300C SRT8 - In baseball talk, this car would be facing a senate subcommittee inquiry". Car and Driver. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
  18. ↑ DiPietro, John (19 October 2005). "Follow-Up Test: 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT-8". Inside Line. Edmunds. Archived from the original on 3 January 2012. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
  19. ↑ Brauer, Karl (25 September 2005). "Follow-Up Test: 2006 Dodge Charger SRT-8". Inside Line. Edmunds. Archived from the original on 3 January 2012. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
  20. ↑ DiPietro, John (9 December 2005). "Follow-Up Test: 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8". Inside Line. Edmunds. Archived from the original on 29 August 2012. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
  21. ↑ Kavanagh, Jason (6 August 2009). "Comparison Test: 2010 Camaro SS vs. 2009 Challenger SRT8 vs. 2010 Shelby GT500". Inside Line. Edmunds. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
  22. ↑ Stone, Matt (November 2005). "Road Test: 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe". Motor Trend. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
  23. ↑ Moody, Brian (12 May 2004). "2004 Super Truck Comparison Test: Dodge Ram SRT-10 vs. Ford F-150 SVT Lightning". Inside Line. Edmunds. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
  24. ↑ Gillies, Mark (September 2007). "2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe and Convertible - Short Take Road Test". Car and Driver. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
  25. ↑ driveSRT (13 July 2012). "The Viper GTS-R returns to the American Le Mans Series". Chrysler. YouTube. Retrieved 10 Sep 2012.
  26. ↑ Evans, Scott (June 2012). "2013 SRT Viper First Look and Video". Motor Trend. Retrieved 10 Sep 2012.
  27. ↑ Connor, Mike (31 January 2012). "Future Shock: 2014 Dodge Dart SRT4". Motor Trend. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
  28. ↑ Zhang, Ning (13 October 2012). "或将引入 道奇Charger国内申报图曝光" (in Chinese). Retrieved 22 May 2015.
  29. ↑ "Chrysler Group Announces Leadership Changes" (Press release). Chrysler Group. 6 May 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2015.

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Street and Racing Technology.
SRT, a high-performance automobile group within FCA US, 2003–present
Type 2000s 2010s
3456789 01234
SRT-4 Dodge SRT-4 Dodge Caliber SRT-4
SRT-6 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6
SRT-8 Chrysler 300C SRT-8 Chrysler 300C 392 SRT-8
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 Jeep Grand Cherokee 392 SRT-8
Dodge Magnum SRT-8
Dodge Charger SRT-8 Dodge Charger 392 SRT-8
Dodge Challenger SRT-8 Dodge Challenger 392 SRT-8
SRT-10 Dodge Ram SRT-10
Dodge Viper 8.3 SRT-10 Dodge Viper 8.4 SRT-10 SRT Dodge Viper
Vehicle is only sold under the SRT brand.
This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the Thursday, February 11, 2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.