R/T
Appearance
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Product type | Performance cars |
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Owner | Stellantis North America |
Country | United States |
Introduced | 1960s |
Related brands | SS |
R/T is the performance marker used on Dodge/Chrysler automobiles since the 1960s (similar to Chevrolet's Super Sport; or SS). R/T stands for Road/Track.[1] R/T models usually come with R/T badging and a combination of upgraded suspension, tires, brakes, and often more powerful engines. Many models have also come with monotone paint and stripes as well as aggressive body kits.
In 2004, the Chrysler SRT (Street and Racing Technology) division replaced R/T as the high performance auto group for Dodge vehicles, though the trim level is still in use on many current models with more powerful engines and cosmetic changes such as different rims and bumpers and grills and the R/T badge.
Current vehicles
Years | Vehicle | Type | Engine | 0–60 mph (0–100 km/h) |
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2022–present | Dodge Hornet R/T | I4 PHEV | 1.3 Fiat Global Small engine | 6.1–7.1 s |
Previous vehicles
Years | Vehicle | Type | Engine | 0–60 mph (0–100 km/h) |
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1991–1992 | Dodge Spirit R/T | I4 | 2.2 Chrysler Turbo III DOHC K engine 224 hp | 5.8 s[2] | ![]() |
1992–1993 | Dodge Daytona IROC R/T | I4 | 2.2 Chrysler Turbo III DOHC K engine 224 hp | 6.0 s[3] | ![]() |
1998–1999 | Dodge Neon R/T |
I4 | 2.0 Chrysler Neon ECC engine 150 hp |
7.5 s[4] | ![]() |
2001–2004 | Dodge Neon R/T |
I4 | 2.0 Chrysler Neon Magnum engine 150 hp |
7.6 s[5] | ![]() |
2007–2010 | Dodge Caliber R/T | I4 | 2.4 Chrysler World engine 172 hp |
10.1 s[6] | ![]() |
1991–1996 | Dodge Stealth R/T |
V6 | 3.0 Mitsubishi DOHC 6G72 engine 222 hp 3.0 Mitsubishi Twin-Turbo DOHC 6G72 engine 300-320 hp |
--- 5.3 s[7] |
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2000–2002 | Dodge Intrepid R/T | V6 | 3.5 Chrysler SOHC EGG engine 242-244 hp | ![]() | |
2001–2005 | Dodge Stratus R/T | V6 | 3.0 Mitsubishi SOHC 6G72 engine 200 hp | 7.4 s[8] | ![]() |
2007–2009 | Dodge Nitro R/T | V6 | 4.0 Chrysler SOHC EGG engine 260 hp | 7.7 s[9] | ![]() |
2008–2014 | Dodge Avenger R/T | V6 | 3.5 Chrysler SOHC EGF engine 235 hp 3.6 Chrysler Pentastar engine 283 hp |
6.0 s[10] | ![]() |
2009–2016 | Dodge Journey R/T | V6 | 3.5 Chrysler SOHC EGF engine 235 hp 3.6 Chrysler Pentastar engine 283 hp |
8.0 s[11] 6.2 s[12] |
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1967–1970 | Dodge Coronet R/T | V8 | 7.2 Chrysler RB 440 Magnum 375 hp |
6.1 s[13] 7.0 s[13] |
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1968–1971 | Dodge Charger R/T |
V8 | 7.2 Chrysler RB 440 Six Pack 390 hp |
5.3 s[13] 7.4 s[13] |
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1970–1971 | Dodge Challenger R/T | V8 | 6.3 Chrysler B 383 Magnum 335 hp |
--- 6.2 s[13] |
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1976–1979 | Dodge Aspen R/T | V8 | 5.9 Chrysler LA 360 engine 170–195 hp | 9.9 s[14] | ![]() |
1998–2003 | Dodge Dakota R/T | V8 | 5.9 Chrysler LA Magnum engine 250 hp | 7.0 s[15] | |
2000–2003 | Dodge Durango R/T | V8 | 5.9 Chrysler LA Magnum engine 250 hp | 8.2 s[16] | ![]() |
2005–2008 | Dodge Magnum R/T | V8 | 5.7 Chrysler Hemi engine 340-350 hp | 6.1 s[17] | ![]() |
2005–2018 | Dodge Ram 1500 R/T |
V8 | 5.7 Chrysler Hemi engine 345 hp(06-08) / 390 hp(09-12) / 395 hp(13-18) | 5.7 s[18] | ![]() |
2006–2010 | Dodge Charger R/T |
V8 | 5.7 Chrysler Hemi engine 340-350 hp(06-08) / 370 hp(09-10) | ![]() | |
2006–2023 | Dodge Charger R/T |
V8 | 5.7 Chrysler Hemi engine 370 hp | 5.3 s[19] | ![]() |
2008–2023 | Dodge Challenger R/T | V8 | 5.7 Chrysler Hemi engine 375 hp (Manual) 372 hp (Automatic) | 5.0 s[20] | ![]() |
1992–2002 | Dodge Viper RT/10 | V10 | 8.0 Chrysler Viper engine 400 hp(92-95) / 450-460 hp(96-02) | ||
2011–2024 | Dodge Durango R/T | V8 | 5.7 Chrysler Hemi engine 360 hp | 7.3 s[21] | ![]() |
Other vehicles using R/T properties
Years | Vehicle | Type | Engine | 0–60 mph (0–100 km/h) |
Photo |
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1992–1993 | Chrysler Phantom R/T | I4 | 2.2 Chrysler Turbo III DOHC K engine 224 hp 2.5 Chrysler Turbo II engine 168 hp |
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1991–1995 | Chrysler Spirit R/T | I4 | 2.2 Chrysler Turbo III DOHC K engine 224 hp 2.5 Chrysler Turbo II engine 168 hp |
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1971–1978 | Chrysler VH Valiant Charger R/T | I6 | Chrysler Hemi-6 Engine 302 hp |
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1969 | Dodge Charger Daytona | V8 | 7.2 Chrysler RB 440 Magnum 375 hp |
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2006–2009 | Dodge Charger Daytona |
V8 | 5.7 Chrysler Hemi engine 350 hp(06-08) / 370 hp(09) | --- | ![]() |
1971 | Dodge Charger Super Bee 1971 |
V8 | 7.2 Chrysler RB 440 Six Pack 385 hp |
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1968–1970 | Dodge Coronet Super Bee | V8 | 6.3 Chrysler B 383 Magnum 335 hp |
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1997–1998 | Dodge Ram 1500 SS/T |
V8 | 5.9 Chrysler LA Magnum engine 245 hp | --- | |
2004–2005 | Dodge Ram 1500 Rumble Bee |
V8 | 5.7 Chrysler Hemi engine 345 hp | --- | ![]() |
Concept vehicles using R/T properties
Vehicle | Type | Engine | 0–60 mph (0–100 km/h) |
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1997 Dodge Copperhead | V6 | 2.7 Chrysler LH engine 220 hp | --- | ![]() |
1997 Dodge Sidewinder | V10 | 8.0 Chrysler Viper engine 640 hp | --- | ![]() |
1999 Dodge Charger R/T Concept | V8 | 4.7 Chrysler engine 325 hp | --- | ![]() |
2001 Dodge Super 8 Hemi | V8 | 5.7 Chrysler Hemi engine 353 hp | --- | ![]() |
Engine gallery
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TheDodge Neon SRT-4 is also used in Dodge Stratus R/T.
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The Chrysler 5.7 Hemi Engine is used in most of modern R/T V8 vehicles.
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A picture of the 8.0 Chrysler LA Viper engine which is used in the Dodge Viper RT/10 and the concept Dodge Sidewinder.
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A picture of the classic 7.0 Chrysler Hemi engine with a power of 425HP, the modern aftermarket – or custom – 426 Hemi produce nearly to 600 HP.
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R/T logo on a Dodge
See also
References
- ^ "SRT® and RT: What Do They Stand for?". Key Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram. December 27, 2019.
- ^ "Spirit R/T History". OnlineHome.us. Archived from the original on January 31, 2008.
- ^ "1992–1993 Dodge Daytona". MOPAR Autos.com. Archived from the original on July 3, 2011.
- ^ Yetter, Gene (January 14, 2021). "Car of the Month: 446,000 Mile Dodge Neon R/T". AllPar.
- ^ "2001 Dodge Neon R/T". AllPar.
- ^ Edmunds, Dan (May 9, 2006). "Full Test: 2007 Dodge Caliber R/T AWD". InsideLine. Archived from the original on November 2, 2011.
- ^ "The Dodge Stealth: Mitsubishi cars with Dodge styling". AllPar.
- ^ "2003–2004 Dodge Stratus R/T Coupe". ModernRacer. 2003.
- ^ Jacquot, Josh (October 25, 2006). "Full Test: 2007 Dodge Nitro R/T". InsideLine. Archived from the original on August 18, 2012.
- ^ "2007 Dodge Avenger R/T car reviews". AllPar.
- ^ "2009 Dodge Journey R/T AWD car reviews". AllPar.
- ^ "Dodge Journey 0-60 times". Autotk.com.
- ^ a b c d e "Dodge Coronet History". MuscleCarClub. Archived from the original on 2006-09-07.
- ^ "1978 Dodge (USA) Aspen R/T Coupe". Automobile-Catalog.
- ^ "Dodge Dakota R/T vs. Ford SVT Lightning vs. Toyota TRD Tacoma". TruckTrend. Archived from the original on January 7, 2008.
- ^ Donaldson, Jessica. "2000 Dodge Durango R/T". ConceptCarz.com.
- ^ Bryant, Thomas L. (November 6, 2012). "2005 Dodge Magnum RT". Road & Track.
- ^ Williams, Mark (November 2008). "First Test: 2009 Dodge Ram Sport R/T". MotorTrend.
- ^ Lieberman, Jonny (December 15, 2010). "2011 Dodge Charger: Transmission To Glory: Big, Brash, and Boldly Styled". MotorTrend. Archived from the original on March 10, 2013.
- ^ Lieberman, Jonny (November 24, 2010). "First Test: 2011 Dodge Challenger R/T". MotorTrend. Archived from the original on July 15, 2013.
- ^ MacKenzie, Angus (February 17, 2011). "2011 Dodge Durango R/T: A Poor Man's BMW X5 M That Won't Leave You Feeling Shortchanged". MotorTrend. Archived from the original on July 12, 2013.