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Early look: Dodge Ram R/T

05/08/2008, 9:48 AM

By Nick Aziz

Following the demise of the SRT10 model, there’s very little hope for another super-high-performance Dodge Ram any time in the near future. However, if you’re looking for something moderately performance-oriented, Dodge might have something for you soon — the Ram R/T.

Featuring a monochrome paint job, two-door regular cab, a short bed, and a revised front fascia with chin spoiler, the R/T is decidedly sporty without being over the top. From what we’ve seen so far, the truck appears to have a pretty slick wheel design with some relatively low-profile tires.

Chrysler’s Scott Kunselman recently indicated the forthcoming R/T will offer a 0 to 60 mph time of under seven seconds, according to PickupTrucks. He said power will come from a HEMI mated to a five-speed automatic and a 4.10 rear axle ratio. The gearbox is expected to have a higher K factor, which means the engine will hit the top of its powerband more quickly.

So far, only a single low-resolution image is available, but it provides a good idea of what to expect in the very near future.

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05/08, 9:54 AM

posted by:

elviososa

nothing new…the same old car.

05/08, 9:58 AM

posted by:

lucklaster

Actually looks pretty good. That’s a good start on 0-60 time. Then Mopar can kick in. With a new Lightning/Raptor and maybe an SS Chevy the truck guys can have some fun at the track. Choke on that you weinee greenies.

05/08, 10:13 AM

posted by:

RaineMan

I can’t believe that Chrysler is actually doing this with SUV & truck sales falling like stones. The days of the “sport truck” purely made for fun are over boys.

05/08, 10:14 AM

posted by:

Seriously

Damn you gas prices for making me rethink buying this truck!

05/08, 10:22 AM

posted by:

howsmydriving

Trucks are for schmucks (people who use them for work excluded).

05/08, 10:28 AM

posted by:

lucklaster

This is not for the mass appeal, mass market 4 cylinder 4 door mass transit girls. This is another niche product. And there will always be niche market vehicles. This will sell about where they think it will – maybe a little better. Ford is going to be pleased with their Raptor market too.

05/08, 10:29 AM

posted by:

HemiRoadRunner

I just don’t like how trucks nowadays look all jacked up and overly huge, and those are the 2WD models. I like the look of this truck, but I wish they had the stance of the trucks from the 80’s and early to mid 90’s. I love the way a mid 80’s squarebodied Chevrolet 1/2 ton, short bed, 2wd looks.

05/08, 10:45 AM

posted by:

johnnycanuck

At one of my local Chrysler stores they’ve got two SRT-10s that have been languishing on the lot since last spring. Oddly enough the same dealer also has a used SVT Lightning that’s starting to collect mold as well. Our gas is already over the equivalent of $5 US per gallon. I’m sure they’ll eventually move these units, but probably at a loss. If this is any kind of a barometer, I can’t see dealers willingly clearing out much space for this new R/T.

05/08, 10:49 AM

posted by:

xyunya

howsmydriving, this one is definitely for schmucks: I cant see it being used for hauling dry walls. If someone spends 50 large on this vs. good handling car with much, much better mileage, ergonomics, handling, performance; mother nature was not kind to the whole family tree.

05/08, 10:49 AM

posted by:

HemiRoadRunner

Nothing more exciting than going to the dealer to pick up your moldy Lightning. I wonder if the gas has begun to gel yet. Better call in an anonymous tip to put some Stabil in them.

05/08, 10:56 AM

posted by:

johnnycanuck

…well our gas does last longer here, HemiR. I think it’s sort of along the same lines as to why our beer is also stronger than yours. OK, I call BS on myself.

05/08, 11:00 AM

posted by:

HemiRoadRunner

^^^^ I bet your cool to drink with. Send me some of that canadian bacon.

05/08, 11:06 AM

posted by:

A4

Can you get this thing in 4×4 or AWD? That would be nice. So would another SRT-10 though.

05/08, 11:16 AM

posted by:

jumpoffit

looks like an image from Grand Turismo 5 or something…. just blurry of course

05/08, 11:31 AM

posted by:

gizmo2

Chrysle please take a leaf out of Ford’s & GM book. At least produce vehicles that can compete in their segment (Except the minivan) before you start looking at high performance. Get your heads in the right place before you die a slow death. You need vehicles that will sell volume to save the company!!!!!

05/08, 11:43 AM

posted by:

RaineMan

I don’t see what makes this truck any different from a SLT Ram with the Hemi and a towing package… I see tons of them on the road every day and they aren’t anywhere near fast. Some of the local rednecks even take ‘em to the track and try to act all hot-shyte… then they run a 15 second quarter mile.

05/08, 11:54 AM

posted by:

shaver

This truck will be interesting for 2 reasons. The first truck (since ‘69-’72 Chevy) with coil spring rear suspension. The tool cabinet bed is an idea thats been around for 30 years but never seems to make into production rigs.
Trucks have come along way starting with 2000 Chevys adding rear discs and tow-mode std. Every new truck intro since then has added something new to the competition forcing all other players to react.

05/08, 1:15 PM

posted by:

xyunya

RaineMan, Freud called it penis envy. I won’t go into explanation of it, but you can google all the answers if you don’t know them already.

05/08, 1:40 PM

posted by:

F3INT))AP3X

It is from Gran Turismo lol this is a ****ing concept car from a video game hardly anything to report real life news about haha.

05/08, 6:25 PM

posted by:

AMGoff

How does the Ram not compete well in its segment? We’re talking about a vehicles that’s been either the third or fourth best selling vehicle in America for a number of years now. If Chrysler does anything right – it’s their trucks.

05/08, 6:43 PM

posted by:

olds307

I want a GMC Sierra.

05/08, 7:44 PM

posted by:

A4

me too, i worked on one last week and it was gorgeous, and what i spent on my 4 year old Silverado SS a year ago could have got me a brand new 2008 loaded Sierra with a 5.3 with all the damn incentives.

05/08, 9:19 PM

posted by:

Rafa LL

WOW

05/08, 9:20 PM

posted by:

Rafa LL

By WOW I mean eWwwwwwww

 
 
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