By the third quarter of 2013, Ram became the only brand to offer a small displacement diesel engine for its line of trucks half a ton.
The Ram 1500 2014 offer a new 3.0-liter engine Ecodiesel coupled to an automatic transmission 8-speed TorqueFliteMC. The powertrain will offer an interesting mix with the lowest fuel consumption category, the highest torque in the category as well as impressive skills.
"The owners of the truck clearly require long and Ram will be the only manufacturer to offer a diesel powertrain in the segment of trucks with a half-ton Ram 1500 Ecodiesel 2014," said Fred Diaz, President and CEO Ram truck brand, Chrysler Group LLC. "The truck market of half a ton is incredibly competitive and even though we are honored that the Ram 1500 has received several prestigious awards, we can not rest on our laurels, we must continue to move forward. '
"The Ram 1500 with V6 engine 3.0 liter turbo Ecodiesel and 8-speed Torqueflite transmission will exactly meet the needs of truckers by offering the highest torque in the category, the lowest fuel consumption category and autonomy of the highest category. There is no doubt that is the only truck manufacturer to offer this revolutionary technology, Ram will have a competitive advantage. '
The new engine 3.0-liter V6 Ecodiesel is among the most advanced diesel engines today. Emissions account for 60 percent less than those produced by diesel powertrains 25 years ago. The impressive combination of torque and low fuel consumption marks a new level of performance for small V6 engines.
The all-new Ram turbo diesel engine is built by VM Motori, a supplier of diesel engines Chrysler Group since 1992.
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