First Peek: 2009 Dodge Ram R/T
by Alex Nunez on May 8th 2008 at 8:30AM 
You know those videos that sometimes automatically start playing when you visit automaker websites? You know how you usually click right past them? Sometimes, they're worth paying attention to. If you visit to the 2009 Dodge Ram website, you're treated to a tour of the truck by Ralph Gilles and Mark Allen. Before the design guys give their spiel, however, you get a very brief glimpse of a poster showing '09 Ram body styles and options/accessories. There, clear as day, is a shot of the forthcoming Ram R/T.When the new Ram was initially unveiled, PickupTrucks.com confirmed that the R/T was indeed on the way. Word at the time was that the R/T would be a standard-cab, 4x2, short-bed truck with a HEMI, 5-speed auto, and a 4.10 rear axle ratio. As you can see in the photo at right, the truck gets a monochrome treatment (a la the Ram Sport), a deep chin spoiler, and a hood reminiscent of the one used on the Challenger R/T and SRT8. As PickupTrucks.com reported, expect the Ram R/T's powertrain combo to deliver a sub-7 second 0-60 time. It'll be interesting to see the R/T's marketplace reception, given that gas prices are likely to continue climbing for the foreseeable future. Unfortunately for Chrysler, it's a less-than-perfect environment for welcoming a new performance-oriented truck. Nothing a little cash on the hood and a locked-in gas price can't fix, right? Thanks for the tip, David!
[Source: Dodge]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
SayWhat? 10:56AM (5/08/2008)
Relax, Britinknee! Take a deep breath ... now hold it ... count to ten ... and release! Feel better now?
Despite your own personal views on this, or any subject, please try to remember that everyone is entitled to his or her opinion.
Have a good day ... if you can.
FThorn 8:37AM (5/08/2008)
Transform!
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Craig 10:47AM (5/08/2008)
Looks like the old one...
Chris 8:39AM (5/08/2008)
Well apparently $3.50 gas isn't enough anymore to cause some people to change. In the last month I have seen multiple new SUVs, CUVS, and over powered sedans running around (new dealer tags etc)
Such as it is, specialty trucks usually are the domain of people with incomes who can choose not to care too much about the price of gasoline. I say, "Go for it". If your idea of rewarding yourself for hard work and success is a fancy truck that just happens to eat gas then go for it
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Disgruntled Goat 9:05AM (5/08/2008)
I see the same thing. Many people are making changes but you still see the generic business dude all alone driving his new quad cab to work every day or the mom taking little Betty to ballet in the new Tahoe.
I guess an extra $1200/year in gas means nothing, although you'd hope that the thought of where that money goes, the pollution it produces and the cost as a nation that we have to pay to get the oil would be a factor but I guess not.
IK47 10:00AM (5/08/2008)
prices aren't that bad right now
I'm not even rich, and I don't really care
won't stop me from buying something thirsty
Todd 10:17AM (5/08/2008)
I wish it was only $3.50. Gas station down the street is $3.95 for regular.
Zeus.:God 10:56AM (5/08/2008)
I eat gas...
jay tee 9:02AM (5/08/2008)
>>>www.autobloggreen.com
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Disgruntled Goat 9:11AM (5/08/2008)
Take that Chris!!
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rar 9:12AM (5/08/2008)
britinknee, I don't think a performance truck is a great idea right now. But, calm down. Who are you to tell someone what is right and wrong. Some people think they are saving the world because they drive a Prius but they live 60+ miles from their job. Someone else might drive a truck that get 15 mpg but only lives 10 miles from their job. Who is greener? There is a lot more to "saving the planet" than what kind of car you drive.
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Torrent 12:46PM (5/08/2008)
If you didn't say it, I would have, and I couldn't have put it a better way.
jay tee 9:15AM (5/08/2008)
Wierd, it didn't post my entire message... oh well...
This makes me wonder where Chevy's SS Silverado went for the new generation... I wouldn't mind a 6.2L, with a 6L90 or a beefed up TR6060... Taking a ride in a friend's tuned SVT Lightning in the past gives light to just how much brute power these things have with very low final drive gears... Plus, it doubles as their race car's tow vehicle...
And although its nowhere near the optimum shape, size, weight,etc, for an ideal performance machine, it's good to know that these kind of trucks are usually not as fast as the driver, as opposed to the car being much faster than the driver (nee: GT-R, Corvettes, Vipers, many exotics, etc, that are wrapped around trees and light poles daily)...
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mr.ed 9:22AM (5/08/2008)
It's a dinosaur, designed and approved by people with their heads in the sand. The days of this kind of vehicle are over, but they were done years ago, if anybody was paying attention.
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MemphisNET 9:25AM (5/08/2008)
I don't drink
I don't smoke
I don't do drugs
I don't dine out regularily
I have no other expensive vices in life.
My Magnum R/T may require an additional 10-15$ to fill, but it is my entertainment. I have a problem with the lone person in the Yukon/Escalade driving mostly city miles, but people are still allowed to choose.
I dig the RAM... I even wish I had a use for one. This still applies to lots of people. It's very sharp looking too!
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bakka 10:00AM (5/08/2008)
YES!
Pontiac G8 for me!
MemphisNET 10:05AM (5/08/2008)
Wow... you are a very dangerous person..
Welcome to the internet kiddies :D
aa[ro]n 10:21AM (5/08/2008)
britinknee
your stupid. go make threats somewhere else besides at autoblog.
Wanna Flame Me?
08 Pacifica and 08 300c along with my daughters 08 Sebring Convertible 3.5?
Yea they get bad gas mileage.. but its people like you that need a life & get over it. Sure lets help the environment but shut up. seriously
MemphisNET 12:14PM (5/08/2008)
Yay abusive rambling kid has been deleted!
Soccer Mom 9:33AM (5/08/2008)
I absolutely agree that gas approaching $5/gallon and a thirsty performance truck (what a combination - performance truck) is the winning ticket for a struggling automaker.
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