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Chrysler's Rip Roaring SRT Family of Vehicles

Step back in time some fifty years agoeventually dropped, DaimlerChrysler
and you would see that the Americandecided to expand the SRT line up to
automotive market was much differentinclude certain vehicles sporting Dodge,
than it is today. Three companiesJeep and Chrysler nameplates.
dominated the scene: GM, Ford, andSo, what qualifies a vehicle to wear the
Chrysler with the newly formed AmericanSRT designation? Several things
Motors making up the bulk of the sales.including:
Volkswagen was new to the U.S. market--Potent engines. Only the most powerful
with its legendary Beetle while Toyotaengines are reserved for SRT vehicles.
was still a few years away fromWhile some are normally aspirated, many
marketing its very first cars. Althoughhave been turbocharged or supercharged
the term "muscle car" wasn't used untilto beef up horsepower.
the 1960s, a series of "Hemi powered"--Responsive handling. Relying heavily
vehicles from the Chrysler Corporationon its Mercedes connection, the SRT team
began to hit the streets. Theseemploys state of the art steering and
particular models influenced this uniquesuspension systems in every model. Add
segment for several years until marketin more powerful brakes and you have a
changes in the early 1970s effectivelyvehicle that masters every turn and
eliminated that category. Today, musclestops on a dime every time.
cars are back and the Chrysler Group is--Bold styling. No ordinary vehicle is
leading the way with its expansive lineeligible for the SRT treatment as
up of SRT vehicles. Although consumermassive aluminum wheels, front and rear
tastes have changed as has the overallspoilers, and bold air intakes are
automotive market, Chrysler's SRT familyincluded to enhance performance. On the
of vehicles remains a popular choice forinside, race inspired aluminum pedals
performance enthusiasts everywhere. Readand sports car derived seating gives SRT
on and we'll explore the vehicles thatdrivers a true performance feel to match
are shaping the new muscle car era.the energy brimming underneath every
Several years before Daimler-Benz andhood.
the Chrysler Corporation merged to formCurrently, the SRT line up includes the
DaimlerChrysler, a team of Chryslerfollowing models with more vehicles
employees was tasked to invigorate theexpected to receive that designation:
automaker's line up with bold andDodge: Ram SRT10 Quad Cab; Ram SRT10
exciting models. The first vehicleRegular Cab; Viper SRT10 Coupe; Viper
produced by "Team Viper" was the DodgeSRT10 Roadster; Charger SRT8; and the
Viper, Mopar's answer to the ChevyMagnum SRT8.
Corvette; a few years later it wasChrysler: 300C SRT8; Crossfire SRT6
followed by the Plymouth Prowler, aCoupe; and Crossfire SRT6 Roadster.
limited production retro-style roadsterJeep: Grand Cherokee SRT8.
produced by a parallel group, "TeamMuch like the muscle car era of long
Prowler". Clearly, Chrysler wasago, SRT enthusiasts are beefing up
attempting to erase its uninspiringtheir already potent vehicles with nifty
K-car image with the production of theseaftermarket parts and supplies including
two models and although production wassupercharger systems, exhaust headers,
very limited, the vehicles managed tocat-back exhaust systems, cool air
positively impact the Dodge and Plymouthintakes, lowering kits, traction bars,
brands.and more. Popular aftermarket
Team Viper and Team Prowler later mergedperformance suppliers are matching the
operations to become SRT - Street andintroduction of every SRT model with new
Racing Technology - a high performanceproducts of their own. Definitely, the
automotive group that is part of theSRT crowd is a unique group of
Chrysler Group at DaimlerChrysler.automotive enthusiasts who simply won't
Although the Plymouth brand wassettle for the status quo.



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