SRT stands for Street and Racing Technology. This division at the FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobile) was started at Dodge in 1989 as "Team Viper." When the Viper team had cemented their reputation as a revered sports car team, they were merged with the Prowler team to form the Specialty Vehicle Engineering team, (SVE). From 2002 to 2004, the team was renamed to Performance Vehicle Operations (PVO) and in late 2004, the team’s name was changed to what we know it as today - SRT.

This division included some of the most talented and diehard car engineers, whose sole focus was tuning any car that came their way. To get a clear picture of what SRT does you have to look at where they started to where they are today. Here are the cars that show the evolution of SRT.

11 Dodge Neon SRT-4 (2003-2005)

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The Dodge Neon SRT-4 is the car that started the SRT journey. In 1998, after attending SEMA, Tom Gale, the Executive Vice President of Chrysler Product Development and Design, realized that the Dodge Neon was not living up to its potential.

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He suggested several things that were to be done in efforts of making this car better than it was. The Dodge Neon underwent several experimental developments and in 2003, the team had come up with the Dodge Neon SRT-4. The Dodge Neon SRT-4 was powered by a 2.4-liter supercharged four-cylinder engine that produced 230 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. In 2006, the Dodge Neon SRT-4 set the world record for four-cylinder production cars.

10 Dodge Viper SRT-10 And SRT Viper (2004–2017)

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After proving that they had what it took to tune up cars into beasts, the SRT team took on a new challenge in 2004 – the Dodge Viper.

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The Viper was already a beast. This car was a bundle of raw power, stamina, and proper handling. In 2004, the SRT team swapped the Viper’s engine with an 8.3-liter V8 engine that made 510 horsepower and 535 lb-ft of torque. In 2008, the engine was upgraded to an 8.4-liter V10 that produced 600 horsepower and 560 lb-ft of torque.

9 Dodge Ram SRT-10 (2004-2006)

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At the start of 1996, Dodge experimented with the RAM by swapping its engine for a Viper engine. This project, however, did not see the light of day. In 2004, SRT revived this project and took the RAM to the wind tunnel.

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The Dodge Ram SRT-10 went into production the same year. This truck was powered by an 8.3-liter V10 Viper engine. The Ram SRT-10 accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds - a new record for a truck. In 2005, after a few upgrades, the Ram SRT-10 failed to break its own record when it did 0 to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds. However, it still held the record for the fastest pickup truck in production.

8 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 (2005-2006)

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The 2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 is the only six-cylinder SRT model to date. This beauty was built in Germany by Karmann. The Crossfire SRT-6 was built on the Mercedes SLK underpinned platform.

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The engine fitted under the hood of this car was a 3.2-liter AMG V6 engine. The power output of this engine was 330 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. It is safe to say the Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 is not really American, seeing as it also featured SLK suspension and brake components.

7 Chrysler 300C SRT8 (2005-2014)

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The Chrysler 300C SRT8 is the successor of one of the most iconic muscle cars in America – the 1995 Chrysler 300C. The Chrysler 300C was built to be part of NASCAR, which at the time was the place for muscle cars to display their power.

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In 2005, Chrysler brought back the 300C, and they had SRT do their magic. The Chrysler 300C FirePower Hemi V8 engine was swapped for a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine for the base trim. A 6.1-liter Hemi engine that pushed 425 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque was fitted to the ultimate trim. The 300C SRT8 was in production for two generations. By the time this powerhouse was being discontinued in 2014, it was powered by a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine that pushed 470 horsepower.

6 Dodge Magnum SRT-8 (2006-2008)

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The Magnum badge has been used over the years by Dodge in a number of vehicles. The last car to bear the Magnum badge was a station wagon.

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The Dodge Magnum SRT-8  ticks a lot of enthusiasts’ boxes. It's powered by a 6.1-liter Hemi engine that has a power output of 425 horsepower. It also featured 20-inch wheels, a tuned suspension, new fascia, front, and Brembo brakes. For a station wagon, the Dodge Magnum SRT-8 stood out and 4,130 units of the Magnum SRT-8 were sold in the two years it was in production.

5 Dodge Challenger SRT8 (2008-2014)

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It had been a long time since the Challenger was discontinued. Then, in 2008, Dodge unveiled the Dodge Challenger SRT-8. Dodge always had a preference for the 6.1-liter Hemi V8 engine. But in 2008, they decided to change things up.

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The Dodge Challenger SRT8 was powered by a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine. This engine has a max power output of 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. Dodge had sacrificed the horsepower output of the Challenger by opting for low-end torque, which kicked in hard at 2,900 rpm. The Challenger SRT8 cleared 0 to 110 mph in 12.4 seconds and 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds.

4 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat (2015-)

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When the Challenger SRT8 was discontinued in 2014, Dodge gave a couple of reasons as to why they did that. The engine was one of the main reasons. The Challenger SRT8 featured 6.4-liter naturally aspirated Apache Hemi V8.

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However, we saw the return of this engine in the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. The supercharged engine in the Hellcat has a power output rating of 707 horsepower and 760 lb-ft of torque. The Hellcat hits 125 mph in 11.2 seconds while on stock tires and 60 mph in 3.6 seconds. This loud muscle car tops the list of the best modern American muscle cars, despite its brick looks and lack of aerodynamic efficiency.

3 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Trackhawk (2018-)

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Jeeps have for the longest time been the benchmark for off-roading vehicles. In 2006, the third generation Jeep Grand Cherokee Cicra was unveiled. That same year, an SRT version of the Grand Cherokee was unveiled – the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Trackhawk.

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The SRT Trackhawk featured Bilstein gas-charged shocks, Brembo brakes, and a 6.1-liter Hemi engine. The Hemi engine pushed 420 horsepower to the vehicle’s drivetrain. For five years (2012–2017), the SRT Trackhawk was the fastest Cherokee in the market. In 2018, the SRT team unveiled an even wilder tuned up SRT Trackhawk that featured a 6.4-liter Hemi engine that pushed 707 horsepower.

2 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon (2018)

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One can say that the SRT division is currently at its peak, and it is. One of their latest creations was the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon.

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The SRT Demon is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engine that is paired with a 2.8-liter supercharger. The power output of this engine is 840 horsepower and 770 lb-ft of torque. This car is best defined as abject lunacy on race fuel. The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in a blistering 2.3 seconds and 0 to 100 mph in 6.4 seconds. The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is a super muscle car.

1 Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody (2020-)

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The last SRT car on this list is their most current creation – the Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody. The Hellcat Widebody is currently the only car that seems to take on the Challenger SRT Demon with little to no fuss.

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The Dodge Challenger Hellcat Widebody is powered by a 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi SRT V8 engine. This engine produces 707 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. This car is the perfect blend of ferocity, frustration, and bewilderment. If you love power then this is the car for you. However, you have to be ready to feed the beast more frequently than you would like, this guzzler doesn’t understand the principles of fuel economy.

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