When size actually matters
There are cars built for precision, efficiency and compromise – and then there are cars like the Dodge Ram SRT-10 and Chrysler Viper RT/10. Two American muscle icons that make no apologies for themselves, but instead build their entire identity around the same simple idea: bigger engine, more feel. United by their enormous V10 engines and an uncompromising approach to performance. When size actually matters is more than a slogan in this case – it’s the whole point.
When size actually matters
The story begins in the early 1990s, when Chrysler decided to create a modern interpretation of the classic Cobra roadsters. The result was the Viper RT/10, a raw, brutal sports car without electronic aids, designed for drivers who wanted maximum presence behind the wheel. A few years later, Dodge took the same engine philosophy and did something no one asked for – but that everyone remembers: they put the Viper's V10 in a full-size pickup truck. The Ram SRT-10 thus became one of the automotive world's most extreme production cars, proof that American engineering is sometimes more about courage than moderation.
Dodge Ram SRT-10 – An uncompromising performance pickup
Putting a supercar engine in a pickup truck sounds crazy—but that's exactly what Dodge did with the Ram SRT-10. This example, first produced in 2004, isn't just a pickup truck—it's proof that muscle car logic can be transferred to a full-size truck.
Under the hood sits a massive 8.3-liter V10 monster originally designed for the Dodge Viper. This engine delivers around 500 horsepower and 525 lb-ft of torque, making the SRT-10 the world’s first production pickup truck with over 500 horsepower. That also means acceleration from 0–100 km/h in around 5 seconds, and a top speed of over 240 km/h – absolutely insane for a car that weighs more than 2.3 tons.
The Ram SRT-10 is built to be more than just fast. The sport-tuned suspension, powerful brakes and Tremec six-speed manual transmission make it feel more like a sports car than a traditional truck. It’s a car that definitely lives up to the saying “when size actually matters” – both displacement and horsepower count here. This particular car has covered around 135,000 km, is imported from the US and is a sought-after item for enthusiasts who want something that stands out from the crowd.
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1994 Chrysler Viper RT/10 – Raw analog sports car from the first generatio
On the other side of the spectrum is the 1994 Chrysler Viper RT/10 – a car that shocked the world in its day by offering pure, unadulterated performance with almost no driver aids whatsoever. This model represents the early, raw Viper generation that became something of a legend among purists.
With an 8.0-liter V10 engine, much the same simple aspirated engine principle that later found its way into the SRT-10, this is a machine built for feel and power. In the early 90s, this engine produced around 400 horsepower and enormous torque, which in a lightweight sports car like the Viper created an unlimited driving experience – especially for European enthusiasts who hadn’t seen many of these on their roads at the time.
The chassis and bodywork were of the simplest kind: a roadster with a tubular chassis, side exhausts and minimal electronics that allowed the driver to truly feel every horsepower and every vibration. This car has covered approximately 123,400 km and comes with history and original parts – perfect for collectors looking to own one of the most iconic V10 sports cars ever.
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Engine philosophy: Power above all else
Both of these cars are examples of what many enthusiasts dream of – big, naturally aspirated engines that create spectacular performance without compromise. The Ram SRT-10 is about taking a powerhouse and putting it in an unexpected body, while the Viper RT/10 is about minimizing everything else to maximize the feeling of pure, unbridled speed.
When size really matters – in liters, cylinders and muscle – it’s these V10 icons that stand as proof that analog performance still has a soul.
