10 Dodge Trucks for On-Road Performance
Dodge trucks are already known for their impressive offroad capabilities. Which ones offer the best drive on the street?
1. Dodge Dakota Shelby
Available only in the 1989 model year, the Dodge Dakota Shelby remain in the minds and hearts of diehard Dodge fans. Released as a high-performance variant of the existing Dodge Dakota pickup model, the Shelby version continued its brand's reputation for upping the ante on practically anything it touched. It boasted the best performance records at the time of its release. Although its limited supply makes it something of a rarity nowadays, there's no doubt that Shelby let a positive imprint on the Dodge legacy.
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2. Dodge SS/T
The Dodge SS/T nameplate stands for "Super Sport Truck." Inspired by Dodge's successful forays into racing territory with the 1996 Indy 500 series coming into play, in particular, the company created a pickup truck with all of the amenities you would expect in a sporting performance vehicle. A 5.9L engine is but one of the chief highlights of this truck star. It nevertheless stands out as one of Dodge's pricier picks, but the performance specs on it will ensure it isn't soon forgotten.
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3. Dodge Durango
The Durango is one of the most successful models in the Dodge stable, and for good reason; it balances off daily utility with a powerful performance and relative value. When people think of the Durango, again people might think of the rugged outdoors. Even so, this outback image hasn't stopped it from hitting all the proper checkmarks on the daily road as well.
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4. Dodge Rumble Bee
Complete with stylish racing decals and an aesthetic finish that will help ensure it's seen practically for miles on end, the Dodge Rumble Bee is a souped-up edition of the classic Ram 1500. Although it can more than hold its own on the off-road circuit, its bright color and stylish design make it better suited for a classy street performance.
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5. Dodge Ram 1500
While there's no doubting the Dodge Ram 1500 has made its reputation based on its offroad performance, it makes a point of dominating the road as well. Quality is quality, after all. This shouldn't be a surprising choice for anyone who has owned a 1500 model at one point or another.
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6. Dodge SRT-10
Here's another Dodge truck that was released in limited numbers, to great acclaim. First shown at the 200 North American International Auto Show, the Dodge Ram SRT-10 was actually produced between 2004-06. With its mighty 8.3L V10 engine, the SRT-10 stands as a standout model with regards to on-road performanc.e Less than 10,000 of them were created during its three-year lifespan.
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7. Dodge Li'l Red Express
When there is such a wide variety of amazing Dodge trucks to choose from, we cannot help but pick one from the classic days. The Li'l Red Express was an offshoot of the Dodge Warlock, but this model outdid its parent in terms of sheer "coolness" and aesthetic value.
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8. Dakota R/T 5.9
Dodge's "Road/Track" nameplate is a sound-off for the best street performance the auto brand has to offer. Although the R/T has a comparatively meager 2000 pound pulling weight, the Dodge Dakota R/T 5.9 more than makes up for it with its surprisingly sleek street performance.
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9. Dodge Journey
While not a true truck, per se, the Dodge Journey is another example of Dodge's innate ability to create amazing designs within categories that tend to compromise one aesthetic for another. The Dodge Journey is a perfect example of a mid-size SUV done right. Rest assured, it performs beautifully on the road.
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10. Dodge Sidewinder
The Dodge Sidewinder was another concept car, and while it never saw a production run, its unique combination of the Dodge Challenger and Dakota pickup designs makes it something of a wonder to behold for anyone interested in the Dodge nameplate. Penned by famed stylist Mark Allen just two years out of school at the time the concept was first unveiled in 1997 at the Las Vegas SEMA convention. The Sidewinder is an example of Dodge putting a more aesthetic spin on their pickup designs. It's lamentable this one never got the mass distribution it probably deserved, but the presented concept means we can at least appreciate the crossover aesthetic the Sidewinder represented.
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