[true_rt]

http://www.allpar.com/news/index.php/2013/07/ram-black-express-debuts

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2013/07/ram-pits-the-2013-black-express-against-the-ford-tremor.html

Not a bad looking truck all blacked out. Wondering if a Reg cab is optional.

 

[ptschett]

Pretty sure there is a regular cab option, judging from the 2nd sentence. (Unless Ram has 3 different 4-door cabs...)

 

[UN4GTBL]

Good looking truck!

 

[Stratuscaster]

Is is wrong that the first thought I had was "if this was branded a Dodge, it would have been a Blacktop Edition". :huh:

 

[Mike V.]

Is is wrong that the first thought I had was "if this was branded a Dodge, it would have been a Blacktop Edition". :huh:

Oy vey...

Mike

 

[UN4GTBL]

Is is wrong that the first thought I had was "if this was branded a Dodge, it would have been a Blacktop Edition". :huh:

:lol:

 

[fargo59]

or a jeep "altitude"...

 

[kcoc]

Other than no badging how is this any different than a Sport?

 

[bikeluver43]

Other than no badging how is this any different than a Sport?

A sport is loaded with options, an Express is a base model truck with an appearance package. The express has carpet as an option for instance.

 

[JA Cumbo]

A sport is loaded with options, an Express is a base model truck with an appearance package. The express has carpet as an option for instance.

Thats why I like the Express. It's like a modern day Super Bee or Roadrunner.

 

[fargo59]

now, can one get the 8 speed or 3.91 gears with it? i wouldnt pair both together, just wondering if the option is available.

 

[dfarc]

Little late to intro as a 2013, unless there already built, figured this late would be a 2014?

 

[55Plaza]

A sport is loaded with options, an Express is a base model truck with an appearance package. The express has carpet as an option for instance.

Make that a sharp Blue color instead of Black, and get the 8 speed & 3.91 gears with it... now that would be awesome! :rimshot:

 

[bikeluver43]

I don't think you can get the 8 speed in the Express. They've been on the lots for about a month or so now but yes definitely late for a 2013

 

[fargo59]

8 speed and 3.91's would be ridiculous. 4.7:1 first gear and 3.91 axle ratio is a 18.38 first gear crawl ratio from 2wd or 4hi mode....
you would hit redline at below 30 mph, or a casual shift at 10mph.

 

[Mike V.]

8 speed and 3.91's would be ridiculous. 4.7:1 first gear and 3.91 axle ratio is a 18.38 first gear crawl ratio from 2wd or 4hi mode....
you would hit redline at below 30 mph, or a casual shift at 10mph.

Awesome

 

[fargo59]

thats not even putting the torque converter rpm loss into the equation.

 

[saltydog]

Looks good too me!

 

[ralph.jones]

http://www.allpar.com/news/index.php/2013/07/ram-black-express-debuts

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2013/07/ram-pits-the-2013-black-express-against-the-ford-tremor.html

Not a bad looking truck all blacked out. Wondering if a Reg cab is optional.

Actually saw a regular cab one on a local dealer lot yesterday. Didn't stop to see the price as the dealer is one that likes to use ADP liberally.

 

[redhed]

8 speed and 3.91's would be ridiculous. 4.7:1 first gear and 3.91 axle ratio is a 18.38 first gear crawl ratio from 2wd or 4hi mode....
you would hit redline at below 30 mph, or a casual shift at 10mph.

you can order 3.92 limited slip with 8hp on laramie longhorn...not sure about the express trimline. but, yeah...if you get the 3.92 the 8hp should automatically start out in 2nd gear unless you are in tow/haul mode!! :lol:

i've got a 3.73 in my f150 with ford's version of the 6HP and even that's almost too short of gearing for my taste! the truck stays in first gear for all of about 1 or two seconds before up-shifting...unless of course the pedal is mashed to the floor!