R/T Explained

R/T
Producttype:	Performance cars
Currentowner:	Stellantis North America
Country:	United States
Introduced:	1960s
Related:	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.

Previous vehicles

Years	Vehicle	Type	Engine	0–60 mph (0–100 km/h)	Photo
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]
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]
1967–1970	Dodge Coronet R/T	V8	7.0 Chrysler 426 Hemi engine 425 hp 7.2 Chrysler RB 440 Six Pack 390 hp 7.2 Chrysler RB 440 Magnum 375 hp	6.1 s^[13] 7.0 s
1968–1971	Dodge Charger R/T	V8	7.0 Chrysler 426 Hemi engine 425 hp 7.2 Chrysler RB 440 Six Pack 390 hp	5.3 s 7.4 s
1970–1971	Dodge Challenger R/T	V8	7.0 Chrysler 426 Hemi engine 425 hp 7.2 Chrysler RB 440 Six Pack 390 hp 6.3 Chrysler B 383 Magnum 335 hp	--- 6.2 s
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
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	---
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	---
1971–1978	Chrysler VH Valiant Charger R/T	I6	Chrysler Hemi-6 Engine 302 hp	---
1969	Dodge Charger Daytona	V8	7.0 Chrysler 426 Hemi engine 425 hp 7.2 Chrysler RB 440 Magnum 375 hp	---
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	7.0 Chrysler 426 Hemi engine 425 hp 7.2 Chrysler RB 440 Six Pack 385 hp	---
1968–1970	Dodge Coronet Super Bee	V8	7.0 Chrysler 426 Hemi engine 425 hp 6.3 Chrysler B 383 Magnum 335 hp	---
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)	Photo
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	---

See also

• BMW M Power
• Chrysler Group SRT Vehicles
• Chevrolet SS Vehicles
• Mercedes-AMG

Notes and References

1. Web site: SRT® and RT: What Do They Stand for? . December 27, 2019 . Key Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram.
2. Web site: Spirit R/T History . OnlineHome.us . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080131041930/http://s87767992.onlinehome.us/spiritRT/history.html . January 31, 2008.
3. Web site: 1992–1993 Dodge Daytona . MOPAR Autos.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110703043741/http://www.moparautos.com/daytona92-93.htm . July 3, 2011.
4. Web site: Car of the Month: 446,000 Mile Dodge Neon R/T . Gene . Yetter . January 14, 2021 . AllPar.
5. Web site: 2001 Dodge Neon R/T . AllPar.
6. Web site: Full Test: 2007 Dodge Caliber R/T AWD . Dan . Edmunds . May 9, 2006 . InsideLine . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111102213146/http://www.insideline.com/dodge/caliber/2007/full-test-2007-dodge-caliber-rt-awd.html . November 2, 2011.
7. Web site: The Dodge Stealth: Mitsubishi cars with Dodge styling . AllPar.
8. Web site: 2003–2004 Dodge Stratus R/T Coupe . 2003 . ModernRacer.
9. Web site: Full Test: 2007 Dodge Nitro R/T . Josh . Jacquot . October 25, 2006 . InsideLine . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120818025304/http://www.insideline.com/dodge/nitro/2007/full-test-2007-dodge-nitro-rt.html . August 18, 2012.
10. Web site: 2007 Dodge Avenger R/T car reviews . AllPar.
11. Web site: 2009 Dodge Journey R/T AWD car reviews . AllPar.
12. Web site: Dodge Journey 0-60 times . Autotk.com.
13. Web site: Dodge Coronet History . MuscleCarClub . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20060907065218/http://www.musclecarclub.com/musclecars/dodge-coronet/dodge-coronet-history-2.shtml . 2006-09-07.
14. Web site: 1978 Dodge (USA) Aspen R/T Coupe . Automobile-Catalog.
15. Web site: Dodge Dakota R/T vs. Ford SVT Lightning vs. Toyota TRD Tacoma . TruckTrend . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080107015217/http://www.trucktrend.com/roadtests/pickup/163_0208_2002_truck_comparisons/wheels_tires.html . January 7, 2008.
16. Web site: 2000 Dodge Durango R/T . Jessica . Donaldson . ConceptCarz.com.
17. Web site: 2005 Dodge Magnum RT . Thomas L. . Bryant . November 6, 2012 . Road & Track.
18. Web site: First Test: 2009 Dodge Ram Sport R/T . Mark . Williams . November 2008 . MotorTrend.
19. Web site: 2011 Dodge Charger: Transmission To Glory: Big, Brash, and Boldly Styled . Jonny . Lieberman . December 15, 2010 . MotorTrend . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130310024310/http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/11012_2011_dodge_charger_test/viewall.html . March 10, 2013.
20. Web site: First Test: 2011 Dodge Challenger R/T . Jonny . Lieberman . November 24, 2010 . MotorTrend . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130715132745/http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/1011_2011_dodge_challenger_rt_test/viewall.html . July 15, 2013.
21. Web site: 2011 Dodge Durango R/T: A Poor Man's BMW X5 M That Won't Leave You Feeling Shortchanged . Angus . MacKenzie . February 17, 2011 . MotorTrend . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130712080411/http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/1102_2011_dodge_durango_rt_first_test/viewall.html . July 12, 2013.