2009–present (DS/DJ)
| Also called | Ram 1500 (2010–present) Ram 2500/3500 (2010–present) Sterling Bullet (2010-present) |
|---|---|
| Model years | 2009–present |
| Assembly | Warren, Michigan Saltillo, Mexico |
| Body style | 2-Door Regular Cab 4-Door Quad-Cab 4-Door Crew-Cab 4-Door Mega-Cab Dually |
| Engine | 3.6 L (220 cu in) Pentastar V6 3.7 L (226 cu in) PowerTech V6 4.7 L (287 cu in) PowerTech V8 5.7 L (345 cu in) HEMI V8 6.4 L (392 cu in) HEMI V8 6.7 L (408 cu in) Cummins Turbo-Diesel I6 |
| Transmission | 4-speed 42RLE automatic 5-speed 545RFE automatic 6-speed 65RFE automatic 6-speed 66RFE automatic 6-speed 68RFE automatic 6-speed AS68RC automatic 6-speed G56 manual 8-speed 845RE automatic(2013-on) |
| Wheelbase |
4500/5500 Crew Cab MWB: 197.2 in (5,010 mm) 2WD 2500 Crew Cab SWB: 149.4 in (3,790 mm) 4WD 2500 Crew Cab SWB: 148.9 in (3,780 mm) 2500 Crew Cab LWB 2WD: 169.4 in (4,300 mm) 2500 Crew Cab LWB 4WD: 168.9 in (4,290 mm) Regular Cab 2500 : 140.5 in (3,570 mm) 3500 Regular Chassis Cab: 143.4 in (3,640 mm) 3500 Regular Cab LWB: 167.4 in (4,250 mm) 3500 Crew Cab: 172.3 in (4,380 mm) 4500 & 5500 Regular Cab LWB: 144.3 in (3,670 mm) 4500/5500 Regular Cab MWB: 168.3 in (4,270 mm) 4500/5500 Crew Cab SWB: 173.3 in (4,400 mm) |
| Length | 4500/5500 Crew Cab MWB: 287.0 in (7,290 mm) 4500/5500 Crew Cab SWB: 263.0 in (6,680 mm) 4500/5500 Regular Cab Ext. LWB: 294.1 in (7,470 mm) 4500/5500 Regular Cab LWB: 282.1 in (7,170 mm) Crew Cab 3500: 259.4 in (6,590 mm) 2500 LWB Crew Cab: Regular Cab: 209.0 in (5,310 mm) Extended Cab: 226.9 in (5,760 mm) Quad Cab: 229.0 in (5,820 mm) Crew Cab: 227.5 in (5,780 mm) 2500 Crew Cab SWB: 237.4 in (6,030 mm) 2500 Crew Cab LWB: 259.4 in (6,590 mm) Regular Cab 2500: 231.0 in (5,870 mm) 3500 Chassis Cab: 234.1 in (5,950 mm) 3500 Regular Cab LWB: 258.1 in (6,560 mm) 3500 Crew Cab & 4500/5500 Regular Cabs: 263.0 in (6,680 mm) 4500/5500 Regular Cab: 234.1 in (5,950 mm) |
| Width | 2,017 mm (79.4 in) Heavy Duty Crew Cab, 4500, 5500 & 3500: 79.1 in (2,010 mm) Heavy Duty Regular Cab: 78.9 in (2,000 mm) |
| Height | 73.3-73.9 (1500 4x2) 74.1-74.8 (1500 4x4) 73.3-73.7 (2500 4x2) 75.7-77.7 (2500 4x4) 78.0-78.8 (3500) 79.8-80.6 in (4500/5500) |
| Designer(s) | Ryan Nagode, Scott Krugger |
The fourth generation Dodge Ram was introduced at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This latest generation was sold as the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 starting in Fall 2008. The 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500 models were later added to the lineup.
Chrysler LLC attempted to keep the Ram competitive in the market through various developments for the 2009 model, including a new four-door cab style offering, new suspension, a new hemi engine option, and the Rambox, a new storage system that allows secure storage inside the truck’s bed walls.
The 4.7 L (287 cu in) PowerTech V8 produces 310 bhp (230 kW) and 330 lb·ft (450 N·m), and the 3.7 L (226 cu in) PowerTech V6 continues with 215 bhp (160 kW) and 235 lb·ft (319 N·m). The 5.7-liter Hemi engine has an output of 390 horsepower and 407 pound-feet (552 N·m). For the diesels, the 6.7 Cummins Turbo Diesel comes with 350 horsepower and 650 pound-feet (880 N·m). For 2012, the torque has been increased to 800 pound-feet (1,100 N·m).
2013 models have revised engine and transmission options. The PowerTech 3.7L V6 is discontinuted, and the PowerTech 4.7L V8 equipped with the 6-speed 65RFE Automatic takes its place as the new base engine, still producing 310 bhp (230 kW) and 330 lb·ft (450 N·m). New to the lineup is Chrysler's corporate 3.6L Pentastar V6, coupled to the new ZF 8-speed Torqueflite8 Automatic. It achieves best in class V6 power, and best in class fuel efficiency and makes 305 bhp (227 kW) and 269 lb·ft (365 N·m). The Pentastar/ZF 8-speed is a $1000 dollar option. Due to a new electric power steering system, the 5.7L HEMI V8 no longer has a power steering pump, and gains 5 horsepower, now making 395 bhp (295 kW) and 407 lb·ft (552 N·m). It is still available with the 65RFE 6-speed Automatic, having the new 8-speed Torqueflite8 Automatic as an extra cost option.
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