World's first 500HP pickup truck, the Dodge Ram SRT-10, keeps getting cheaper

The 500HP pickup truck that took the industry by surprise, the Dodge Ram SRT-10, used a Viper V10 engine and came as a manual transmission truck built for street speed.

Known as the world’s first 500HP pickup truck, it redefined what performance meant in a utility vehicle.

Today, though, this legendary Dodge Ram SRT-10 is becoming surprisingly affordable.

But the price is now dipping below what it cost new, raising eyebrows in the collector community.

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The Dodge Ram SRT-10 debuted in 2004 as the world’s first 500HP pickup truck.

It packed the same 8.3-liter Viper V10 engine found in Dodge’s flagship supercar, making it one of the most powerful trucks of its time.

It could hit 60MPH in under five seconds and run the quarter-mile in just over 13 seconds, a shocking feat for a full-size pickup.

It came with a Tremec six-speed manual transmission truck setup in the standard cab variant, appealing to driving purists.

For those wanting more practicality, Dodge added a quad-cab automatic option in 2005.

Regardless of configuration, every Dodge Ram SRT-10 delivered jaw-dropping acceleration.

The Viper V10 engine produced 500HP and 525LB-FT of torque in the Ram SRT-10, enabling a 153MPH top speed.

That kind of power made it as fast as many sports cars of the era, while offering full pickup functionality.

Thanks to the Viper V10 engine, the Dodge Ram SRT-10 stands apart from today’s tech-heavy trucks.

There are no drive modes, no hybrid systems, no paddles, just raw power and that manual transmission truck feel that enthusiasts crave.

At launch, the Dodge Ram SRT-10 retailed at $45,795.

According to Classic.com, current average resale values hover just above $41,000, and many clean examples now trade for less.

High-mileage or automatic models can dip below $30,000. But rare trims, like the Yellow Fever Edition, still fetch premium prices.

Even with limited production, the 500HP pickup truck is surprisingly accessible.

This drop in price makes it a tempting buy for collectors looking to snag a true performance icon without paying supercar money.

Beyond performance, the Dodge Ram SRT-10 represents an era of unfiltered engineering.

The use of a Viper V10 engine in a mass-produced truck was a bold move, one that hasn’t been repeated.

Modern trucks focus on turbocharged V6s or electrification, but the SRT-10 stays true to raw displacement and a manual transmission truck configuration that has all but vanished.

As the market for analog, high-horsepower machines heats up, the Dodge Ram SRT-10 remains one of the most unique pickups ever built.

With prices for the 500HP pickup truck now under original MSRP, it may be the right time to buy.

Whether for investment or enjoyment, the Dodge Ram SRT-10 delivers a rare blend of performance, heritage, and usability that’s unlikely to be repeated.

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