Ram 1500 diesel confirmed with peak torque and towing
Ram's stylish and sophisticated new pickup
2019 Ram 1500 is the most high-tech, luxurious and largest halftone pickup brand ever made. FoxNews.com Car editor Gary Gastelu spoke to Ram Brand chief Jim Morrison and interior designer Ryan Nagode about the features they hope will help distinguish it.
And then there were three.
One year after the launch of the brand new Ram 1500 pickup, the truck brand has confirmed arrival later this year by a diesel engine that will compete with similar offers in the Ford F-1[ads1]50 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
The 3.0 -liter turbocharged V6 is the same size as the last generation diesel, but at 260 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque is 20 hp and 60 lb-ft more potent than the old one. These figures compare with 250 hp and 440 lb-ft for Ford's 3.0 liter V6 and 277 hp and 460 lb-ft for Chevy's 3.0 liter inline-6.
Frame makes diesel available in every 1500, including Rebel off-roader. Ford and Chevy only offer their engines in a limited number of trim levels and configurations.
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Rams diesel provides a maximum towing position of 12,560 pounds, ordering top F-150 diesel currently available at 11,400 pounds. Chevrolet has not yet revealed its official figure.
Pricing and fuel economy for the Ram diesels will be announced closer to their sales date. The F-150 has an EPA highway rating of 30 mpg and the lowest priced model is an XLT of $ 46,225.
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