2009 Ram caught in action
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2009 Ram caught in action
2009 Ram and info
These pictures show current Dodge Ram half-ton pickups running through the desert with the next-gen Ram's front clip and improved HEMI V8. Even under the heavy camouflage, it's clear that Dodge is moving away from the Ram's trademark big rig looks in favor of better aerodynamics to help boost fuel economy. The prominent crosshair grille remains - with stronger horizontal and vertical bars and slant forward styling shared with the Dodge Charger sedan.
When it goes on sale late next summer, there should be four revised engine choices. The base 215-hp / 235 lb-ft 3.7-liter V6 will be replaced with the 260 hp / 265 lb-ft 4.0-liter V6 used in the Dodge Nitro. The Ram's 4.7-liter V8 will get the same makeover as in the Dodge Dakota, boosting power to 300 hp/ 330 lb-ft, and the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 will get a bump in displacement and power. A new Cummins 6.7-liter V8 diesel motor will also be available. Both gas and diesel V8s will use 6-speed automatic transmissions.
When it goes on sale late next summer, there should be four revised engine choices. The base 215-hp / 235 lb-ft 3.7-liter V6 will be replaced with the 260 hp / 265 lb-ft 4.0-liter V6 used in the Dodge Nitro. The Ram's 4.7-liter V8 will get the same makeover as in the Dodge Dakota, boosting power to 300 hp/ 330 lb-ft, and the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 will get a bump in displacement and power. A new Cummins 6.7-liter V8 diesel motor will also be available. Both gas and diesel V8s will use 6-speed automatic transmissions.
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The question is will this be VVT like in the new Viper or similar to that in the GM 6.2L V8?
Originally Posted by oh2o
What you WILL see in the '09 Ram though is the new 5.7 VVT MDS Hemi that I mentioned some time back. Most of the current models that have the existing 5.7 Hemi will migrate to the new 5.7 VVT engine for the 2009 model year. They have already built quite a few final production models of this new engine and they are as we speak undergoing road testing in quite a few different vehicles.
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The Dodge Ram look to me is soooo played out. It's hard to tell from these pics, but it doesn't look like they went that far which is bad IMO.
Although, I can't say Chevy went that far either. It's like they're all afraid of a complete fresh design... blah.
It's like having Pamala Anderson in tshirt/shorts. She still looks damn fine, but we all really want to see her in a Bikini.
Although, I can't say Chevy went that far either. It's like they're all afraid of a complete fresh design... blah.
It's like having Pamala Anderson in tshirt/shorts. She still looks damn fine, but we all really want to see her in a Bikini.
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That truck in the spy pics has a 2006 body and a 2009 front that is so covered up you can't see anything. It is too early to tell how far Dodge when with this new truck.
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These pictures show current Dodge Ram half-ton pickups running through the desert with the next-gen Ram's front clip and improved HEMI V8. Even under the heavy camouflage, it's clear that Dodge is moving away from the Ram's trademark big rig looks in favor of better aerodynamics to help boost fuel economy. The prominent crosshair grille remains - with stronger horizontal and vertical bars and slant forward styling shared with the Dodge Charger sedan.
