This 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 SRT-10 is an absolutely stunning time capsule with collector-grade low mileage! Few vehicles in American automobile history arrived with the sheer audacity and shock-and-awe impact of the 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 SRT-10. Part muscle car, part pickup truck, and entirely unlike anything that had come before it, the SRT-10 was Dodge's most gloriously excessive statement of performance intent - a vehicle that rewrote the rulebook on what a pickup truck could be, harkening back to an era when Dodge produced legendary muscle trucks like the Lil' Red Express and the Warlock. By the early 2000s, DaimlerChrysler's Street and Racing Technology division had already delivered impressive results with the Dodge Viper, but nothing could have prepared the automotive world for what they had planned for the Ram 1500. The idea was breathtakingly simple and utterly outrageous: take Dodge's best-selling full-size pickup and drop in the most powerful engine in the lineup. That engine was the legendary 8.3 Liter V10 from the Dodge Viper - 500 horsepower and 525 lb-ft of earth-shaking torque - producing a pickup truck that sprinted from zero to sixty in approximately 4.9 seconds and earned a Guinness World Record as the fastest production pickup truck in the world. Produced for only a handful of model years in limited numbers, the Ram SRT-10 is increasingly recognized as one of the most significant and collectible American performance vehicles of the early 2000s. This particular example comes to us from southern enthusiasts with a clean CarFax and an extraordinary approximately 6,800 original miles - a genuine time capsule by any measure.
Under the ram-air hood sits the formidable 8.3 Liter V10, backed by a Tremec T-56 6-Speed Manual Transmission that makes this SRT-10 feel like a true muscle truck. The dual exhaust produces a terrific rumble, and a Dana 60 Anti-Slip rear differential keeps the rubber firmly planted when you put your foot down. Rack and pinion power steering makes this 500 horsepower beast surprisingly easy to maneuver, and dual outside power mirrors assist with parking and lane changes at the push of a button. Four wheel power disc brakes bring it all to a confident stop. The spoiler-topped lined pickup bed is in wonderful condition and appears to have seen very little use under previous ownership. Riding on 22 inch Forged Aluminum Wheels paired with Pirelli tires, this SRT-10 has an outstanding look and a fantastic ride. The exterior is finished in Flame Red - one of only three colors offered on the 2004 SRT-10 and the most striking of them all. The interior of this 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 SRT-10 is absolutely stunning. The front bucket seats are upholstered in Slate Grey leather with matching suede inserts, and the slate grey carpeting, door panels, padded dash, folding center armrest, and leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel are all in fantastic shape in their correct stock configuration. Power adjustable front seats, power windows, power door locks, and remote keyless entry make this truck as comfortable and convenient as it is thrilling. The 7-speaker 500+ watt Infinity audio system with AM/FM/CD and Navigation ensures you'll always have great sound on the road, while a headliner-mounted display shows temperature and compass direction and houses a programmable garage door opener. Full instrumentation includes a 160 MPH speedometer, 7,000 RPM tachometer, oil pressure gauge, oil temperature gauge, engine temperature gauge, voltage gauge, and fuel gauge - everything a performance driver needs at a glance. Whether you're a collector seeking a truly unique and historically significant piece of American automotive history or this is your very first collectible truck, this 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 SRT-10 is in a class entirely its own. Give Ellingson's a call today at 763-428-7337!