Dodge LRT Concept

Car of the Day #209: 1990 Dodge LRT Concept – Lightning strikes again

Dodge LRT Concept
1990 Dodge LRT Concept • via Dodge

Did you know, that for one year only, the fastest-accelerating U.S. domestic vehicle was the Dodge Li'l Red Express? Think of it like your grandpa’s fire-breathing muscle truck.

In 1990, Dodge channelled the spirit of the Li'l Red Express into more of a TV’s Viper -inspired take on the small, short, city slickin' pickup truck. Information on the resulting LRT truck is thin, but I suspect it's a Ram'd Dakota, judging by an earlier version of the concept. (see below)

1990 Dodge LRT Concept • via Dodge

I could do without the leather seats, and would rather it be more rally than Viper-inspired, but with a nip here and tuck there, I can imagine being quite content behind the wheel of a targa-top'd sport truck.

One more thing: I'll take two bicycles instead of the ATV, thanks.