2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 Road Test

Come to think of it, one of the best lessons the SRT-10 teaches is respect. Respect the power, respect your speed, and most of

The huge brakes bring the big red truck down to a halt much quicker than should be physically possible. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press)

all respect that you may suddenly have to come to a stop and despite the vehicle's enormous brakes and standard ABS system the truck weighs more than a 1,536 kilogram (3,380 pound) Viper at 2,336 kilos (5,150 pounds).

Those brakes are really quite amazing just the same, bringing the big red truck down to a halt much quicker than should be physically possible. Not only that, they manage the feat over and over with little fade and are well modulated throughout the entire process. They consist of 38 centimeter (15-inch) ventilated rotors up front and modified Ram Heavy Duty TRW 36 cm (14-inch) rotors in back. As previously

The Viper-inspired seats are by far the best in the pickup truck class. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press)

mentioned, a 3-channel ABS system is standard. By the way, four-pot opposed-piston calipers will be new for 2005.

While I enjoyed testing the Ram SRT-10's capabilities on the track, my personal capabilities behind the wheel were made noticeably apparent when I took to the passenger seat beside a professional driver. While humbling, I was able to experience just how agile the truck is when guided by a skilled hand. He was able to make the most of the undercarriage upgrades, which incidentally include fully-tuned front and rear strut and spring assemblies, with a modified steering rack and independent front suspension. In the rear, axle snubbers, performance-tuned springs and Bilstein monotube shocks glue the tires to the pavement.