Dana Corporation to Supply Axles, Driveshafts for New Dodge Ram SRT-10 High-Performance Truck

Dana Corporation to Supply Axles, Driveshafts for New Dodge Ram SRT-10
High-Performance Truck 


TOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. 4  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dana Corporation  announced
today that it will supply axles and driveshafts for the new 2004 Dodge Ram
SRT-10 high-performance pickup truck.  The truck - which is powered by the
500-horsepower, V-10 Viper engine - was formally unveiled earlier this week.

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Dana's Model 60 axle relies on a power-hop dampener developed by the Chrysler
Group to enhance vehicle control, while a Dana Trac-Lok(R) differential splits
the intense amount of torque between the rear wheels.  The Dana Model 60 has
long been considered by many to be the industry standard for high-performance
vehicles.

The sturdy Model 60 semi-float axle has the strength required to handle the
525-lb-ft of torque produced by the truck's V-10 engine.  The specialized
power-hop dampener is mounted to an aluminum structural coverplate between the
differential and rear axle to help eliminate wheel-hop during rapid
acceleration.

Dana's one-piece aluminum or two-piece steel Spicer driveshaft - depending on
the truck's cab option - transfers the engine's power to the axle.  The
one-piece aluminum driveshaft is found on the 120-inch wheelbase, regular cab
SRT-10 truck.  The extended, four-door version of the truck - with a 140-inch
wheelbase - features Dana's two-piece steel driveshaft.

The driveshaft is mated to a heavy-duty, six-speed transmission produced by
Tremec, which is owned by a Dana joint venture.

"Dana has a strong heritage of supplying high-performance products, and we are
proud to continue that rich tradition by providing robust components for the
SRT-10," said Bill Carroll, president of Dana's Automotive Systems Group.
"Dana's extensive knowledge and experience will ensure our axles, driveshafts,
and other components deliver extraordinary performance while enduring the
extreme demands presented by this unique truck."

Prior to appearing on the SRT-10, previous versions of Dana's Model 60 axles
drove Chrysler Group's legendary Barracudas, Challengers, Chargers, and Road
Runners in the late 1960s and early '70s.  Even before the muscle car era, the
early Model 60 axles established a solid track record beginning in the 1950s.

Dana Corporation is a global leader in the design, engineering, and manufacture
of value-added products and systems for automotive, commercial, and off-highway
vehicle manufacturers and their related aftermarkets.  The company employs
approximately 60,000 people worldwide.  Founded in 1904 and based in Toledo,
Ohio, Dana operates hundreds of technology, manufacturing, and customer service
facilities in 30 countries.  The company reported sales of $9.5 billion in 2002.
 Dana's Internet address is http://www.dana.com/ . 

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