The upgraded brakes feature heavy-duty Ram components plus exclusive four-pot opposed-piston calipers, new for 2005. The
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| The SRT-10 features upgraded heavy-duty brakes plus exclusive four-pot opposed-piston calipers. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
That front fascia sports design elements derived from the domestic nameplate's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entry, particularly the sculpted sides and wind splitter. The ridged hood features a functional air intake for additional cooling. Covering the box, a body-color aluminum tonneau also aids in
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| The interior of the SRT-10 is specially designed, with ultimately bolstered leather sport seats, a dash-mounted starter button and leather-wrapped, carbon fiber-patterned steering wheel. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
A red dash-mounted starter button needs to be pressed to ignite the engine, while driver and passengers are held in place by ultimately bolstered leather sport seats featuring alcantara inserts for added grip. The leather-wrapped, carbon fiber-patterned steering wheel is thick and purposeful, while brushed metal trim gives the cabin an upscale appearance.
Prices have yet to be announced for the new 2005 Ram SRT-10 Quad Cab, but the 2-seat model is competitive at under $60,000. That's $10,000 less than Chevy's SSR, a $69,995 retro-style "sport" truck that, from a performance perspective is outclassed by Chrysler's PT Cruiser GT at half the price, let alone the SRT-10.