Starting at the turn of the century, a number of 4x4 vehicles began offering incredible performance straight off the production line. There are a few older models that will have you glued to the seat on the highway, however, they can't match the speed of the newest models.

Ford F-Series pickups are one of the best selling vehicles in the USA, followed by Dodge Ram and Chevrolet Silverado—all 4x4 vehicles and all offering great power and speed. Big SUVs and off-road vehicles carry a cult status in the USA, and there are models that are rather fast, though there are also those that are ridiculously slow.

In this list, we count down the fastest 4x4s America has produced to date and rank them according to their top speeds.

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10 Ford F-150 Tremor 2014 (130 MPH)

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The Ford F-150 is the one pickup truck you want to have in your garage. Built for everything, it can achieve decent speed on a highway and can tow a lot if needed. The Ford F-150 Tremor is not much different from the original F-150, though it just suited more for the street truck enthusiasts and is also built for speed.

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Powered by the well-known Ford's EcoBoost 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine that provides an amazing 400hp, launching this beast to the magnificent speed of 130mph. The Ford Tremor is set for an update in 2021 with the Ford F-250 Tremor.

9 Lincoln Aviator (135 MPH)

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Lincoln is a luxury brand of Ford and has a few models to offer that are big and fast. One of them is the Lincoln Aviator and it is a mid-size luxury SUV.

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Powered by the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine, it provides a total of 494hp and 630lb-ft of torque. When taken out for a spin it can reach the maximum speed of 135mph. Pretty impressive, considering that the Lincoln Aviator weighs close to 5,000 pounds.

8 2004 Dodge Durango (139 MPH)

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Classified as the full-size SUV, this is the second generation of the Dodge Durango, and it offers some unique options for the category. Nevertheless, a unique performance and driving experience are guaranteed thanks to the big engine it sports.

Powered by the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine that produces 335hp and 370lb-ft of torque, this 4,600lb car will launch to 60mph in under eight seconds, boosting it up to the impressive 139mph.

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7 1999-2004 Ford Lightning (140 MPH)

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Ford has a string of fast and powerful pickup trucks. Although the Ford Lightning hails from the turn of the century it brings massive speed with it.

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The Ford Lightning used a supercharged 5.4-liter Triton V8 engine that gave it a massive 380hp and a top speed of 140mph. There is also a slightly less-powered version that boosts 360hp, however, the top speed remains the same.

6 Ford Flex (150 MPH)

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In addition to rather speedy pickup trucks, Ford has provided the drivers with some stunning SUVs. Belonging to a full-size crossover SUV category, this beast offers great speed. Introduced in 2009, it was in production for the next 10 years, before it was discontinued.

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Powered by the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 that develops 355hp, while for the later models it was increased to 365hp. Nevertheless, Ford Flex could take you anywhere with a speed of up to 150mph. The Ford Flex was also offered with a naturally-aspirated Duratec V6, which initially had 262hp, though it was then increased to 287hp.

5 Dodge Ram SRT-10 (155 MPH)

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One of the most popular Dodge Ram models was the second generation of the Dodge Ram SRT. It's not just popular, but also powerful and fast. Produced from 2004 to 2006, it offered comfort, speed, and power.

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The Dodge Ram SRT-10 featured the huge 8.3-liter V10 engine from the Dodge Viper that provided 510hp and 435lb-ft of torque. Despite the fact that the car weighs over 5,000 lbs, the powerful engine provided great speeds, and the Dodge Ram SRT's top speed was set at a stunning 155mph.

4 Lincoln Navigator (157 MPH)

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The Lincoln Navigator is one of the fastest models in its category, as it is regarded as a full-size luxury SUV. Introduced in 1998, the Navigator has come through four generations and has since become a popular drive for people who enjoy luxury, space, and speed and Ford just can't keep up with Lincoln Navigator Demand.

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The newest model is powered by the V6 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost engine that provides 450hp and launches this magnificent beast to an incredible 157mph.

3 Hennessey Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT (160 MPH)

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Unveiled in 2012, the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT looks a lot like a box on wheels. However, it is so much more than that; it's powerful, comfortable, and mind-numbingly fast. Created as a sporty SUV, it brings out all the perks and once you are out on the highway, you can enjoy everything the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT offers. Built to survive the winter, Grand Cherokee will stand the low temperature, but there are some models that won't survive the winter.

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Powered by the huge 6.4-liter V8 HEMI engine, it develops 475hp and can reach 60mph in just 4.8 seconds, while the top speed was set at 160mph.

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2 2018 Dodge Durango SRT (180 MPH)

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Dodge is known for building massive vehicles that are up to par with the fastest sports cars; ever since the first muscle cars came down from an assembly line, they have developed a cult of building fast, loud, and big cars. One of them is the new Dodge Durango SRT.

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This beast comes with a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine that has 475hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. This can launch the Dodge Durango SRT from naught to 60 in just about 4.4 seconds, Impressive for a 5500-lb full-size SUV. Furthermore, its top speed is limited to 180mph. But, we're guessing it can do way more than that.

1 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (180 MPH)

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Jeep has always been trying to make its big cars bigger, more luxurious, faster, and more comfortable as well. It seems that the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is the ultimate vehicle that comes with a Jeep ornament.

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The full-size SUV comes with a 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8 engine that is the same as the one found in the Dodge Challenger Hellcat, which makes it a special sports SUV. In the Cherokee Trackhawk, it makes the same 707hp and 645lb-ft of torque, launching the 5,000+ pounds beast to 60mph in just 3.5seconds, while the top speed is set at 180mph.

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