Category: Under the Hood

Think Aerodynamics Aren’t Important in a Truck?

Posted on November 30th, 2009 by Ram Zone

Think again. There was a lot more behind Ram’s exterior redesign than merely updating its look. Watch Chief Designer Mark Allen explain how they focused a lot of their attention on aerodynamics to both improve efficiency and reduce noise — going so far as cramming this renowned hauler into the wind tunnel for some real high-performance testing.

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Ram Shows Off a Little at SEMA

Posted on November 13th, 2009 by Ram Zone

Ram is made to get the job done, but that doesn’t mean it can’t shine up for a trip to Vegas. The Mopar guys went the luxury route for the Ram Bianco Image Vehicle.  Slick Arctic Ice pearl paint compliments the sporty Mopar body kit and lowering kit for a unique, upscale exterior. Don’t be fooled, this Ram is still rough and tough underneath with a 5.7 liter Hemi V-8 and growling dual exhaust.


Check out more Ram trucks from SEMA after the jump.  More

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Diaz Announces Plans for Ram

Posted on November 4th, 2009 by Ram Zone

Today at Chrysler Headquarters, Fred Diaz, President and CEO of the Dodge Ram Brand, reminded everyone of the long heritage of Ram, and laid the groundwork for the future of the brand.


See his presentation here

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How Does HEMI Work? Glad You Asked

Posted on November 4th, 2009 by Ram Zone

If you love Ram, you’re probably a fan of HEMI engines. But do you know the ins and outs of why the famous V8 internal combustion engine is so revered?

 

Check out this article on HowStuffWorks to learn everything from how HEMIs are designed to how they compare to other engines. Then you can talk shop with the best of ‘em

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Truck Trend Tests the 2010 Heavy Duty

Posted on November 3rd, 2009 by Ram Zone

Photo: TruckTrend.com

The guys at Truck Trend Magazine were lucky enough to get their hands on the brand new Ram Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500.


They really put the HD to the test – and they’re not shy about how much they enjoyed the ride. The whole drool-inducing report details all the new features and performance upgrades for the line.



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Get Inside the 2010 RAM HD with the Engineers

Posted on October 30th, 2009 by Ram Zone

Get a good, hard look at the 2010 Ram Heavy Duty. As part of an “Ask the Engineers” program, the team behind the new line pulled back the curtain to answer your questions and let Ram enthusiasts know exactly what was changing for 2010. 

 

Watch the Ram engineers and designers walk you around the truck, from changes in the body, performance, and capability.  You can see the results of their hard work in designing and improving the new Heavy Duty line.

 

Watch the video now

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My Name is Ram. And My Tank is Full.

Posted on January 4th, 2009 by Ram Zone

Check out the new Ram video.


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Come back after watching. Leave a note in the comments and tell us what you think.