2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Diesel
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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Diesel
Caught testing in weather hotter than Hades, not even Chrysler engineers with the temperament of Cerberus (sur-ber-uhs) could stop at least a few photos of 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 mules from escaping.
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. Also along for the ride, a 2007 Toyota Tundra.
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 next summer, expect to see four all-new or revised engine choices. The base 215-hp/235lb-ft 3.7-liter V6 will be replaced with the 260-hp/265lb-ft 4.0-liter V6 used in the Dodge Nitro SUV. The Ram’s current 235-hp/300lb-ft 4.7-liter V8 gets the same makeover the 2008 Dodge Dakota received, boosting power to 300-hp/330lb-ft, and the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 will get a bump in displacement and power from current 345-hp/375lb-ft levels. A new Cummins V8 diesel motor will also be available. Both gas and diesel V8s will use 6-speed automatic transmissions.
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. Also along for the ride, a 2007 Toyota Tundra.
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 next summer, expect to see four all-new or revised engine choices. The base 215-hp/235lb-ft 3.7-liter V6 will be replaced with the 260-hp/265lb-ft 4.0-liter V6 used in the Dodge Nitro SUV. The Ram’s current 235-hp/300lb-ft 4.7-liter V8 gets the same makeover the 2008 Dodge Dakota received, boosting power to 300-hp/330lb-ft, and the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 will get a bump in displacement and power from current 345-hp/375lb-ft levels. A new Cummins V8 diesel motor will also be available. Both gas and diesel V8s will use 6-speed automatic transmissions.
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Actually I've seen them, not to terribly bad.
They already debuted the 09 Ram 1500, its already on Dodge's website too. The body did not move drastically away from the "Big Rig" Styling. I'd buy a V-8 Diesel in the 1500, can you imagine what one of those things with an Edge tuner or whoever you want on there? Its already got a 5 link setup in the rear, so you know there will be a ton of aftermarket suspensions for it. It'll make a great drag truck platform, and a pretty stellar Off-Road platform as well, all the while getting up to 20mpgs.
They already debuted the 09 Ram 1500, its already on Dodge's website too. The body did not move drastically away from the "Big Rig" Styling. I'd buy a V-8 Diesel in the 1500, can you imagine what one of those things with an Edge tuner or whoever you want on there? Its already got a 5 link setup in the rear, so you know there will be a ton of aftermarket suspensions for it. It'll make a great drag truck platform, and a pretty stellar Off-Road platform as well, all the while getting up to 20mpgs.
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Damn those Dodge engineers are smart, in the first pick they are gettin ready to smash that Toyota sittin there they are just linin it up to get a good shot .... i have seen the new 1500 I'm not a huge fan of the new body style but I rekon they will grow on me..... I might have to get me one of them to drive around in and get good mpg.... Maybe we'll have to see what he mrs says.