Posted on May 2nd, 2011 • by Bill Cawthon
The Ram Long-Hauler concept was designed for those who have a trailer to tow and a long distance to travel, but don’t want to move up to a Class 6 truck. Based on the Class 5 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab, the Ram Long-Hauler has a six-cylinder 6.7-liter high output Cummins turbodiesel engine rated at 800 [...]
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Posted on February 11th, 2011 • by Bill Cawthon
Chrysler is celebrating Ram Truck Month by offering a “No Charge HEMI” during February. Consumers purchasing a 2011 Ram pickup truck can choose a HEMI engine at no charge or opt for the Engine Bonus Cash (EBC) available on most 2011 Ram Truck models equipped with V-6, V-8 or Cummins diesel engines. V6 engines qualify [...]
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Posted on February 9th, 2011 • by David Zatz
Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 will both be getting a new version of the Cummins turbodiesel engine that pumps out 800 lb-ft of torque, according to Ram CEO Fred Diaz. The maximum towing capacity of the Ram is now 22,700 lb, besting Ford and GM, with a best in class maximum gross combined weight rating of [...]
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Posted on February 9th, 2011 • by David Zatz
A value-driven Ram Tradesman model and an 800 lb-ft Cummins diesel are expected to be launched after 3 pm Eastern time today. Allpar has continuing coverage of the event, for those who either prefer text to video, or are unable or unwilling to watch the video stream provided by Dodge/Ram. Addition: the Ram Tradesman, with [...]
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Posted on December 14th, 2010 • by David Zatz
In an almost bizarre report, Chrysler filed a recall notice with the NHTSA which noted that an estimated 1% of Ram diesels in model years 2010 and 2011 could have a power steering cap which fails to relieve pressure properly. The result can be brake lights that are slow to go out, which could increase [...]
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Posted on December 7th, 2010 • by David Zatz
Allpar was recently told that the five-liter V8 Cummins diesel engine is currently being made. It is a quiet, high-rpm engine, redlining at over 5,000 rpm, and appears to be no noisier than a typical gasoline engine. Yet, it should achieve gas mileage “in the mid-20s” in half-ton trucks. The initial rollout will be for [...]
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