It's impossible not to mention the fabulous Ram 1500 TRX when speaking about modern super trucks, which is going away with a small bang named the Final Edition. The mighty Ford F-150 Raptor R also needs to be mentioned here, as it packs the same engine as the Mustang Shelby GT500.
Mind you, if you have a thing for workhorses packing big engines under their hoods, chances are the Dodge Ram SRT-10 is on your shopping list. And for very good reasons, as it features the same engine as the Dodge Viper, kicking out an unbelievable (for that era) 500 hp (507 ps/373 kW) and 525 lb-ft (712 Nm) of torque.
The 8.3-liter V10 engine was paired with a six-speed manual transmission that deployed the thrust to the rear wheels. As a result, you can consider it a tarmac-oriented truck, one that certainly needed taming. The spec sheet revealed 4.9 seconds required to push to sixty mph (97 kph) and a 147 mph (237 kph) top speed, which is still impressive for a vehicle in this segment, even by today's standards.
It is estimated that a little over 10,000 copies of the fabulous Dodge Ram SRT-10 saw the light of day. Thus, it may be no automotive unicorn, but it is not far from it either. Whenever an example gets listed for grabs on the used car market, it usually attracts some much-needed attention. And it should, as it deserves its place in the super truck hall of fame.
Photo: Mecum
A decent Dodge Ram SRT-10 will set you back in the region of $50,000 in today's market, with the least-driven examples commencing much more than that. So, how much do you think the pictured one will fetch at auction? It is a 2005 model that has seen a lot of action during the years, as it has 119,293 miles (191,983 km) written on the odometer.
It is finished in red with a gray interior and features leather upholstery, electrically adjustable seats, air conditioning, navigation, a power sunroof, and a few other things. This is where the information supplied by Mecum ends, which advertises it for the Kansas City auction that will be hosted between November 30 and December 2.
Thus, you have some two weeks left to decide how much it is worth to you if you plan on bidding for it. When the gavel hits the table, we think the highest bid will be at around $50,000, as despite the relatively high mileage, it is bound to steal the hearts of enthusiasts craving for such a model. So, if you were shopping for a Dodge Ram SRT-10, could this one make it to your list? And if so, what would your cap be?
After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s. Full profile
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