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After a brief hiatus, Street and Racing Technology (SRT), Stellantis’s iconic performance sub-brand, is officially making a thunderous comeback. This highly anticipated revival, announced in early July 2025, signals a renewed commitment to high-performance vehicles across the American brands of Stellantis: Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram.
The Return of a Legend, Led by a Familiar Face
The SRT division, which was largely dissolved in 2021 following the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and PSA Group to form Stellantis, is being reestablished. This reestablishment is occurring under the leadership of Tim Kuniskis, a familiar and well-respected figure in the performance world. Ram CEO Kuniskis also leads Stellantis’s American brands and North America marketing and retail strategy. Kuniskis’ enthusiastic return to lead SRT prompted his declaration: “We’re getting the band back together.”
A Unified Approach to High Performance
The reestablishment of SRT aims to centralize and unify high-performance engineering across all four American brands. This means cherry-picking the best powertrain and vehicle dynamics engineers to form a dedicated team. This team will focus on pushing the boundaries of power, aerodynamics, handling, and technology for both street and track applications.
Beyond vehicle development, the revived SRT division will also oversee Dodge’s Direct Connection performance parts program. It will also manage Stellantis’s North American motorsports initiatives. This includes continued participation in NHRA drag racing and Ram’s recently announced plans to return to the NASCAR Truck Series in 2026.
What to Expect: More Power, More Performance
Though specific SRT models are unconfirmed, the announcement excites performance enthusiasts. There are strong indications and hopes for the return of potent V8-powered “Hellcat” models, building on the success of past high-horsepower offerings. The recent reintroduction of the Hemi V8 engine to the Ram truck lineup, championed by Kuniskis, further supports the possibility of more internal combustion muscle.
The new Dodge Charger is also a focal point, with anticipation of high-performance variants, potentially including V8-powered options, despite the initial focus on electric powertrains. Currently, the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat stands as the sole SRT-badged vehicle remaining in production, but its status is likely to change dramatically with the division’s full reactivation.
The comeback of SRT under Tim Kuniskis’s leadership marks a significant strategic shift for Stellantis, signaling a bold, performance-driven push to reconnect with its core customer base and reinforce its position in the American automotive landscape. Enthusiasts can look forward to an exciting new era of high-octane vehicles and expanded motorsports presence.
For more details on this development, you can refer to the announcements from the automotive news outlets:
- SRT Is Making a Comeback, and Tim Kuniskis Is Leading the Charge – Car and Driver
- Stellantis Revives SRT Performance Division – CarBuzz
- Stellantis Revives SRT Brand as Part of New High Performance Push – Autoblog
- Tim Kuniskis Appointed to Lead Stellantis American Brands and North America Marketing and Retail Strategy, Company Revives Iconic SRT Performance Division – Stellantis Blog
- SRT Is Back From the Dead With Ram Boss Tim Kuniskis at the Helm – The Drive
- Stellantis to Revive Iconic SRT Performance Division – The Car Guide
