Ram 1500 diesel
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The capability race is far from over. The 2014 Ram 1500 takes top spot in base V6 towing capacity at 3379 kg (7,450 lb). To reach the best-in-class number, Ram powertrain engineers added a more robust parking gear to the class-exclusive TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic for a higher capacity rating.
"There was more towing capacity in the V6 Ram 1500 but we needed to upgrade the transmission to hold the truck and trailer when parked on steep grades," said Mike Cairns - Chief Engineer, Ram Truck. "Now that we're building the transmissions ourselves, the improvements are included in the new assembly."
Ram has finalized the maximum towing rating for the exclusive Ram 1500 3.0L EcoDiesel V6. In a 2WD, two-door, long bed configuration, the new EcoDiesel will tow up to 4173 kg (9,200 lb). The new diesel engine approaches much larger displacement V8 towing capability with a small but powerful 3.0-litre V6 and best-in-class fuel efficiency of better than 7.8 L/100 km (36 mpg) on the highway.