Going solely on the basis of awards—like this one, this one and this one—Ram Trucks could be considered the most innovative, technologically groundbreaking truck brand in the business today. However, knowing as we do that all accolades are hard won and kept only through constant innovation, we are ever on the lookout for ways to improve the pickup truck driving experience, and to give our drivers exactly the kind of trucks they want.
To that end, please join us Friday, June 28, right here on RamZone for a very special Ram Truck announcement. The event begins at 1:30 p.m. and comes to us live from the Chelsea Proving Grounds in Chelsea, Michigan.
*Please note that an on-demand replay of the announcement will be available in this location soon after the live event comes to a close.
In the coming weeks and months, the RamZone team will be posting frequently about the trucks and technology you heard discussed in today’s announcement (see above video). In the meantime, please refer to the following points for the most relevant information we can pass along at this time.
2014 Ram 1500: Best-in-Class Fuel Efficiency with Industry’s Only Light-Duty Diesel Pickup
- Ram to be the only brand to offer a small-displacement diesel for its half-ton line of trucks
- Ram first to market with game-changing technologies
- Class-leading powertrain:
- Best-in-class fuel economy with new 3.0-liter EcoDiesel engine featuring 240 horsepower, 420 lb.-ft. of torque and a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission
- 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine (Ward’s 10 Best Engines) features 42 percent more horsepower, 13 percent more torque and at least 20 percent better fuel economy when compared to the previous 3.7-liter V-6 engine
- 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 with Fuel Saver Technology and variable-valve timing (VVT) provides 395 horsepower, 410 lb.-ft. of torque
- First-in-segment Fuel Saver Technology, TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, stop-start, thermal management system, pulse-width modulation and active aerodynamics, including grille shutters and air suspension
- New front park assist system available
- Class-exclusive air suspension enhances fuel economy, improves ride control and off-road capability along with entry/exit and loading, and features automatic load leveling
- Best-in-class aerodynamics, coefficient of drag (Cd) at 0.360
- Award-winning Uconnect Access offers alternative ways to access new connected services and applications via the vehicle’s 8.4-inch touchscreen display or the web
- Unsurpassed powertrain warranty—five years/100,000 miles
It bears repeating—the 2014 Ram 1500 will offer a new, 3.0-liter EcoDiesel engine mated with the TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. The engine delivers an outstanding combination of best-in-class fuel efficiency, unsurpassed torque and impressive capability.
Also new on the 2014 Ram 1500 is a front-park assist system and host of efficiency, comfort and emissions-friendly refinements including a variable displacement compressor; pulse-width modulated blower; humidity sensor; and the latest technology in air conditioning refrigerant.
The 2014 Ram 1500 delivers best-in-class fuel economy with a truckload of pioneering, fuel-saving systems including: eight-speed automatic transmission, stop-start system, thermal management system, pulse-width modulation and active aerodynamics, including grille shutters and air suspension.
2014 Ram Heavy Duty: Exclusive Air Suspension and All-New Best-in-Class V-8 Engine
- 2014 Ram Heavy Duty retains the highest level of capability with best-in-class towing, best-in-class payload and best-in-class Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)
- Largest displacement V-8 in the segment, all-new 6.4-liter HEMI® delivers best-in-class power
- New engine offering opens the door to additional customers who are looking for a large gasoline powertrain at a great value
- Two gas-powered options, plus manual and automatic transmission-equipped diesel powertrains offer customers a wide range of choices to meet their needs
- Available 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 delivers best-in-class 410 horsepower (306 kW) at 5,600 rpm and 429 lb.-ft. of torque (582 N•m) at 4,000 rpm, and features VVT with Fuel Saver cylinder deactivation
- Standard 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 delivers 383 horsepower (286 kW) at 5,600 rpm and 400 lb.-ft. of torque (542 N•m), and features variable-valve timing for greater efficiency and performance
- Available 6.7-liter Cummins High-Output Turbo Diesel produces 385 horsepower (283 kW) at 2,800 rpm and best-in-class 850 lb.-ft. of torque (1,151 N•m)
- Ram engineering continues to lead Heavy Duty segment innovation with Ram 2500 link coil rear suspension to deliver best-in-class ride
- Exclusive factory rear air suspension for Ram 2500 and exclusive factory supplemental air suspension system for Ram 3500
- New gooseneck/fifth wheel capability for Ram 2500
- Ram PowerWagon increases capability with all-new 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine and new suspension
- New best-in-class dual alternator systems up to 440 amps
- New 18- and 20-inch wheel packages
- Unsurpassed powertrain warranty—five years/100,000 miles—and best-in-class 15,000-mile oil change interval on the Cummins diesel engine
Ram Truck brand offers the most capable heavy-duty pickups in the segment—the 2014 Ram Heavy Duty line features a list of best-in-class titles in the segment’s number one purchase reason, capability:
- Towing—Up to 30,000 pounds with Ram 3500
- Towing—Up to 17,940 pounds with Ram 2500
- Payload—Up to 7,320 pounds with Ram 3500
- Power—850 lb.-ft. of torque with 6.7-liter Cummins
- Power—410 horsepower and 429 lb.-ft. of torque with all-new 6.4-liter HEMI V-8
- Capacity—Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) of 37,600 pounds with Ram 3500
Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty trucks also add new innovation, including an all-new, five-link coil suspension with optional air suspension on Ram 2500 and a supplemental air bag suspension option on Ram 3500.
2014 Ram 3500, 4500, 5500 Chassis Cab: Best-in-Class-Capability and Exclusive Features
- 2014 Ram Chassis Cab outworks the competition with best-in-class towing, gross combination weight rating (GCWR) and best-in-class total cost of ownership
- 3500 GCWR of up to 30,000 pounds and max trailer weight of 22,750 pounds
- 4500 GCWR of up to 32,500 pounds and max trailer weight of 24,650 pounds
- 5500 GCWR of up to 37,500 pounds and max trailer weight of 29,600 pounds
- Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs now available with gasoline or diesel powertrains
- All-new 6.4-liter V-8 powers Ram’s hardest-working trucks with estimated 367 (410 under 10,000-lb. GVWR) horsepower (267 kW) at 4,600 rpm and 429 lb.-ft. of torque (582 N•m) at 4,000 rpm, featuring variable-valve timing (VVT) and Fuel Saver cylinder deactivation
- Ram 3500 Chassis Cab available with three different engine packages
- Two gas-powered options plus manual and automatic transmission-equipped diesel powertrains offer customers a wide range of choices to meet their needs
- Legendary diesel power with six-speed automatic and manual transmissions
- 6.7-liter Cummins available with high-output option producing 325 horsepower (242 kW) at 3,000 rpm and 750 lb.-ft. of torque (559 N•m) at 1,600 rpm
- Aisin AS69RC six-speed automatic and exclusive manual six-speed transmissions handle powerful diesel output
- New exclusive gas-engine, left- or right-side power take-off (PTO) capability with Aisin AS66RC transmission
- Exclusive Fuel Saver, cylinder deactivation system operation during PTO mode improves efficiency
- 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 delivers 383 horsepower (286 kW) and 400 lb.-ft. of torque (542 N•m), and features variable-valve timing (VVT) for greater efficiency and performance (Ram 3500 Chassis Cab)
- Best-in-class dual alternator systems up to 440 amps
- Exclusive dual-inlet Ram Active Air in diesel models adjusts induction according to driving conditions for optimal performance and efficiency
- Best-in-class 15,000-mile oil change intervals on Cummins diesel improving the total cost of ownership
- New three-link front suspension on Ram 3500 Chassis Cab improves capability and handling
- Next-generation selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system aid fuel efficiency
- New Ram 3500 Chassis Cab single-rear-wheel offering
- Only manufacturer to feature standard electronic stability control (ESC) on all models
- Frame includes high-strength 50,000 psi steel, eight-cross-member construction, C-channel rear rails to ensure continued unsurpassed noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), ride and handling characteristics
- Largest brake size providing best-in-class brake life and stopping power
- Largest standard fuel tank in class, maximizing up-time and dual fuel tank options totaling 74 gallons
- Innovative features combined with excellence in engineering make upfitting easy and less expensive
- Powernet technology enables expansion of feature content by adding bandwidth to the truck’s electrical architecture
- Best-in-class powertrain warranty—five years/100,000 miles
- Next-generation Uconnect Access combines a lineup of smart media centers with a powerful wireless platform that includes Wi-Fi hotspot capability
- Configurable vehicle information center with 7-inch multiview display available on SLT and standard on Laramie models
- Best-in-class vehicle system interface module (VSIM)
- Passive Entry, Keyless Enter ’n Go
Ram’s halo truck line focuses on best-in-class capability and best-in-class total cost of ownership, a leading purchase reason among business owners. Ram Chassis Cab trucks offer the latest infotainment technology and exclusive upfit solutions, giving Ram Chassis Cab a competitive advantage. The Chassis Cab line goes further to offer a best-in-class powertrain warranty of five years/100,000 miles.
The 2014 Chassis Cab best-in-class capability ratings:
- Best-in-class Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)
- Best-in-class towing
- Best-in-class front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on 4500 and 5500
- Best-in-class rear frame steel strength of 50,000 psi
Features include a number of industry exclusives:
- Vehicle system interface module (VSIM) is capable of communicating between aftermarket modules and various Chassis Cab control modules
- Electronic stability control (ESC) on all models
- Best-in-class, self-leveling fuel storage capability of 74 gallons (52-gallon tank plus 22-gallon tank)
- Best-in-class 15,000-mile oil change intervals on Cummins diesel
- Largest-in-class brakes
- Best-in-class dual alternator systems up to 440 amps
- Exclusive back-up camera for upfitter positioning
- Best-in-class powertrain warranty—five years/100,000 miles
Ram Chassis Cab engineers design trucks for upfits and develop unique features to ease installation of multiple systems and bodies without interference or difficult relocation of components, including:
- Industry standard frame lengths 60-inch, 84-inch, 108-inch and 120-inch
- No components or lines above the rear frame rails
- Through-the-frame plumbing and electrical
- DEF refill port is conveniently located at the rear of the cab on the driver’s side to ensure easy access at pump stations
Start of production of the 2014 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab is scheduled for the first quarter of 2014 at the Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant in Coahuila, Mexico.
