Story by DaimlerChrysler

The 2003 Dodge SRT-4 combines performance with features inspired by the street racing scene. With a sticker price of just $19,995, the Dodge SRT-4 will be the quickest production car available in the United States for less than $20,000 when it arrives in dealerships in early 2003.

The car's 2.4-liter, turbocharged in-line four-cylinder engine produces 215 horsepower and 245 lb.-ft. of torque. Paired with that powerplant are a heavy-duty, five-speed manual NVG T850 transaxle and a dual-outlet exhaust system with big, 2.5-inch polished stainless tips. New equal-length halfshafts, high-capacity clutch and drive plate assemblies and unique engine and transaxle mounts round out the Dodge SRT-4 powertrain.

Superior handling capability is made possible by 17-inch aluminum performance wheels, sticky 50-series tires, specially tuned strut and spring assemblies, sway bars and updated knuckles. Four-wheel disc brakes with larger diameter rotors and bigger calipers also are standard equipment.

A new hood, rear spoiler, front and rear fascias and sill-mounted ground effects convey a customized exterior look for the 2003 Dodge SRT-4. Inside, Viper-style racing seats, a carbon-fiber texture leather steering wheel and shift boot, along with a special turbo boost gauge, complement the performance capability under the hood. Special SRT (Street and Racing Technology) badging completes the performance look.