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)
FThorn @ May 8th 2008 8:37AM
Transform!
Craig @ May 8th 2008 10:47AM
Looks like the old one...
Chris @ May 8th 2008 8:39AM
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
Disgruntled Goat @ May 8th 2008 9:05AM
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 @ May 8th 2008 10:00AM
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 @ May 8th 2008 10:17AM
I wish it was only $3.50. Gas station down the street is $3.95 for regular.
Zeus.:God @ May 8th 2008 10:56AM
I eat gas...
SayWhat? @ May 8th 2008 10:56AM
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.
jay tee @ May 8th 2008 9:02AM
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Disgruntled Goat @ May 8th 2008 9:11AM
Take that Chris!!
rar @ May 8th 2008 9:12AM
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.
Torrent @ May 8th 2008 12:46PM
If you didn't say it, I would have, and I couldn't have put it a better way.
jay tee @ May 8th 2008 9:15AM
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)...
mr.ed @ May 8th 2008 9:22AM
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.
MemphisNET @ May 8th 2008 9:25AM
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!
bakka @ May 8th 2008 10:00AM
YES!
Pontiac G8 for me!
MemphisNET @ May 8th 2008 10:05AM
Wow... you are a very dangerous person..
Welcome to the internet kiddies :D
aa[ro]n @ May 8th 2008 10:21AM
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 @ May 8th 2008 12:14PM
Yay abusive rambling kid has been deleted!
Soccer Mom @ May 8th 2008 9:33AM
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.