The long awaited specs regarding the 2014 RAM 1500 lineup are finally being released, and today we are excited to share with all of you its impressive tow ratings. While the automaker has yet to release its fuel economy ratings, we at least have some details that will hold us over until its official unveiling.
Sporting a Pentastar V-6 engine that generates 305 horsepower, the new RAM 1500 now boasts a best-in-class tow rating of 7,450 Ibs. This is also due in part to its improved 8-speed transmission. These features place it ahead of its competition within the V-6 engine segment.
To further explain the process behind the enhancements made to the pickup, Mike Cairns, Chief Engineer for RAM, states, "There was more towing capacity in the V-6 Ram 1500 but we needed to upgrade the transmission to hold the truck and trailer when parked on steep grades. Now that we're building the transmissions ourselves, the improvements are included in the new assembly."1
As for the RAM 1500 sporting a 3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel engine, it received a tow rating of 9,200 Ibs. In addition, it is predicted to achieve a noteworthy fuel economy rating of around 25 miles per gallon on the highway. Once all of the fuel ratings are officially confirmed, you can find them right here on our blog, so be sure to check back in often.
If you are interested in checking out what the 2013 RAM 1500 models currently have to offer, then head on over to our Lithia Crysler Jeep Dodge of Medford showroom conveniently located in Medford, OR. We can schedule test drives with any of the new RAM pickups that may catch your eye, to ensure you find the vehicle that is exactly what you are looking for!
Source: 1http://www.autoblog.com/2013/07/26/2014-ram-1500-9200-pound-tow-rating/