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R/T is the performance moniker used on
DodgeDodge is a United States-based brand of automobiles, minivans, and sport utility vehicles, manufactured and marketed by Chrysler Group LLC in more than 60 different countries and territories worldwide....
automobiles since the 1960's (much like Chevrolet
Super SportSuper Sport, or SS, is the signature performance option package offered by Chevrolet, a United States Auto Maker, on a limited number of its vehicles. All SS models come with distinctive "SS" markings on their exterior. The package was first made available for the 1961 Impala...
).
R/T stands for Road/Track (no "and").
R/T models come with
R/T badging, better suspension, tires, brakes, and more power. Some models come with monotone paint and stripes, as well as aggressive body parts. The
Chrysler Chrysler Group LLC is a multinational automaker headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. Chrysler was first organized as the Chrysler Corporation in 1925....
SRT Division (
Chrysler Corp. SRT VehiclesStreet & Racing Technology is a high-performance automobile group within Chrysler LLC. SRT began as "Team Viper" to develop the Dodge Viper. It later merged with "Team Prowler", the developers of the Plymouth Prowler, to become Specialty Vehicle Engineering . This was renamed Performance Vehicle...
) has been the high performance auto group for
DodgeDodge is a United States-based brand of automobiles, minivans, and sport utility vehicles, manufactured and marketed by Chrysler Group LLC in more than 60 different countries and territories worldwide....
vehicles from 2004 until present, therefore the
R/T designation doesn't carry the status it once did. The
R/T vehicles, however, still carry upgraded badging and performance indicative of their heritage.
Vehicles
Other vehicles using R/T properties
Concept vehicles using R/T properties
| Vehicle |
Type |
Engine |
0–60 m/h (0–100 km/h) |
Photo |
Dodge CopperheadThe Dodge Copperhead, also known as the Dodge Concept Car and Dodge Concept Vehicle, was a concept car created by Dodge as a slimmed-down version of the Dodge Viper for buyers who couldn't afford the Viper's $75,000 cost.-Overview:...
1997 |
V6 |
2.7 Chrysler LH engine The LH engine was a series of V6 engines developed by Chrysler Corporation for its LH platform cars. It is a 60-degree V6 designed for front-wheel drive applications, later adapted to rear-wheel drive ones...
180HP |
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Dodge Charger R/T (1999 concept)
1999 |
V8 |
4.7 Chrysler engine 325HP |
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| Dodge Super 8 Hemi The Dodge Super 8 Hemi was a concept car created by DaimlerChrysler under the Dodge brand name. It was first introduced at the 2001 North American International Auto Show. It is a combination of the classic design from Dodge's past vehicles and the design from Dodge's SUVs and trucks...
2005 |
V8 |
5.7 Chrysler Hemi engine 340HP |
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Dodge SidewinderThe Dodge Sidewinder is a concept car unveiled by Dodge in 1997 at the SEMA convention in Las Vegas. Officially called the Dodge Dakota Sidewinder, it uses the front-mounted, Viper GTS-R engine to power the rear wheels.It is the futuristic version of a Dodge Dakota convertible. The engine is rated...
1997 |
V10 |
8.0 Chrysler Viper engine 410HP |
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See also
- Chrysler Group SRT Vehicles
Street & Racing Technology is a high-performance automobile group within Chrysler LLC. SRT began as "Team Viper" to develop the Dodge Viper. It later merged with "Team Prowler", the developers of the Plymouth Prowler, to become Specialty Vehicle Engineering . This was renamed Performance Vehicle...
- Mercedes-AMG
Mercedes-AMG GmbH, commonly known as AMG, is a subsidiary of the Mercedes-Benz car company specializing in high-performance luxury cars....
- Chevrolet SS Vehicles
Super Sport, or SS, is the signature performance option package offered by Chevrolet, a United States Auto Maker, on a limited number of its vehicles. All SS models come with distinctive "SS" markings on their exterior. The package was first made available for the 1961 Impala...
- BMW M Power
BMW M GmbH is a subsidiary of German car manufacturer BMW AG.BMW M, also known as M-Technik or just "M" was initially created to facilitate BMW’s racing program, which was very successful in the 1960s and 1970s...
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