Dodge pickup sets Guinness Record

SS4EVER · 02-03-2004, 05:43 PM

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The Dodge Ram SRT-10 set the record for "World's Fastest Production Pickup Truck" on February 2, with a speed of 248.784 km/h over a "flying kilometre." It broke the old record set last year by the Ford SVT F-150 Lightning, which reached a speed of 237.443 km/h.

"With 500 horsepower (and) sports car-like handling...we know we reached our goal," said Dodge's Dan Knott, Director, Street and Racing Technology. "Setting the Guinness record today simply confirms that, and solidifies the Ram SRT-10 as the ultimate -- and fastest -- performance pickup."

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xellow · 02-03-2004, 07:12 PM

well, the 05 Lightning with it's 500 Hp and 500 Fpt is a lighter truck witch should (is expected to) top that "New Record" of theirs. And, for a much better price.

johnd89 · 02-03-2004, 09:15 PM

i'd wish to see this kind of rockets in the gm stable: they have a supercar, a truck AND a compact...

casket_demon · 02-03-2004, 09:44 PM

Still waiting on the Silverado 2 set up 2 bat

demonspeed · 02-03-2004, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by xellow@Feb 3 2004, 07:12 PM
well, the 05 Lightning with it's 500 Hp and 500 Fpt is a lighter truck witch should (is expected to) top that "New Record" of theirs. And, for a much better price.

blah blah blah

The SRT is tops at the moment. Just like the Cobra

oldskls10 · 02-03-2004, 10:46 PM

I'd like to see a new incarnitation of the Syclone which once held the fastest pickup record.

thehemi · 02-03-2004, 10:48 PM

"at the moment" is competition at work.
It is great to see them sharing punches!
We would be stuck with an under 400-hp
Lightning forever if someone did not step
up and make Ford earn their crown!

I do not believe an '05 Lightning will exist.
Maybe in '06 they will come out with one?

daveymcdave · 02-03-2004, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by thehemi@Feb 4 2004, 03:48 AM
"at the moment" is competition at work.
It is great to see them sharing punches!
We would be stuck with an under 400-hp
Lightning forever if someone did not step
up and make Ford earn their crown!

I do not believe an '05 Lightning will exist.
Maybe in '06 they will come out with one?

The Sept 2003 issue of Motortrend said the next Lighting will come out in late 2004 or early 2005 (not entirely sure how accurate that is now).

Chaddy0122 · 02-04-2004, 08:13 AM

Ford's SVT group is stopping production for 05' with the new design in the F-150 and the new Mustang due out next year. They also dropped the SVT Focus from their lineup.

Askani · 02-04-2004, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by oldskls10@Feb 4 2004, 03:46 AM
I'd like to see a new incarnitation of the Syclone which once held the fastest pickup record.

I believe it is still the quickest truck ever, I haven't seen the quarter mile times for the SRT-10, but the syclone is still faster in the quarter than a lightning...

johnd89 · 02-04-2004, 10:22 AM

like someone else noted, turbo is the way to do it right for gm. it did it in the past, can do it again!

OffroadZR2001 · 02-04-2004, 10:49 AM

Yea but Ford doesnt make the new F-150 in regular cab.

sykboy · 02-04-2004, 10:59 AM

yes they do. they just put little tiny doggy doors on it. I think it was meant to be a joke and somehow someone took it seriously and it made it to production.

xellow · 02-04-2004, 11:28 AM

This story is about the fastest Production Pickup's top speed. Lightning still has advantages check it out

I know this is a GM site but, I have to give ford my Credit against dodge.
Take a look at the current Lightning's (old bodystyle, old Engine) Performance Stats.

- Lightning has faster in 0-60 than Big expensive V-10 Viper powered SRT
- 1/4 mile is nearly identicle
- Huge difference in price.
- Dodge has over all fastest top speed. Big deal. What good does that do on the streets?

demonspeed · 02-04-2004, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by xellow@Feb 4 2004, 11:28 AM
- Dodge has over all fastest top speed. Big deal. What good does that do on the streets?

because the record is for "fastest". "Quickest" would be how long it takes to be "fastest".

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SS4EVER 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bowmanville, Ontario Canada Drives: 2000 Monte Carlo SS 1989 GMC Pickup Posts: 758	www.autonet.ca/AutonetStories by Staff The Dodge Ram SRT-10 set the record for "World's Fastest Production Pickup Truck" on February 2, with a speed of 248.784 km/h over a "flying kilometre." It broke the old record set last year by the Ford SVT F-150 Lightning, which reached a speed of 237.443 km/h. "With 500 horsepower (and) sports car-like handling...we know we reached our goal," said Dodge's Dan Knott, Director, Street and Racing Technology. "Setting the Guinness record today simply confirms that, and solidifies the Ram SRT-10 as the ultimate -- and fastest -- performance pickup." FULL STORY HERE

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02-03-2004, 07:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
xellow Banned Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Either Mc Donalds or Computer Posts: 327	well, the 05 Lightning with it's 500 Hp and 500 Fpt is a lighter truck witch should (is expected to) top that "New Record" of theirs. And, for a much better price.

02-03-2004, 09:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
johnd89 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In front of the PC! Posts: 1,960	i'd wish to see this kind of rockets in the gm stable: they have a supercar, a truck AND a compact...

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oldskls10 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: H-Ville, TN Posts: 252	I'd like to see a new incarnitation of the Syclone which once held the fastest pickup record.

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johnd89 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In front of the PC! Posts: 1,960	like someone else noted, turbo is the way to do it right for gm. it did it in the past, can do it again!

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OffroadZR2001 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 49	Yea but Ford doesnt make the new F-150 in regular cab.

02-04-2004, 11:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
xellow Banned Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Either Mc Donalds or Computer Posts: 327	This story is about the fastest Production Pickup's top speed. Lightning still has advantages check it out I know this is a GM site but, I have to give ford my Credit against dodge. Take a look at the current Lightning's (old bodystyle, old Engine) Performance Stats. - Lightning has faster in 0-60 than Big expensive V-10 Viper powered SRT - 1/4 mile is nearly identicle - Huge difference in price. - Dodge has over all fastest top speed. Big deal. What good does that do on the streets?

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