Posted on 06/15/2004 8:11:01 PM PDT by Libloather
Dodge gets more Ram power, hybrids get more popular
Dodge adds two brawny Rams
Daily Edition: Jun. 16, 2004
Chrysler is adding two brawny high-powered trucks to its Dodge Ram lineup, trying to assert its image for tough high-performance trucks in a category intensified by competitors' redesigned models.
The Dodge Ram Power Wagon and SRT-10 Quad Cab will join the brand's lineup this fall for the 2005 model year. The two Ram derivatives, unveiled Tuesday, are part of an aggressive product rollout that began this year and will continue into 2007.
It's the first time in 25 years Dodge has sold a "Power Wagon," meant to appeal to hardcore truck buyers who tow and use their trucks for work and play.
Based on the Dodge Ram 2500, it is designed more for rugged working conditions than for mainstream driving. Its 33-inch tires are the tallest standard tires offered on a production pickup. The Power Wagon will come equipped with one engine, the 345-horsepower Hemi V-8. A 10,000-pound winch is standard equipment. Chrysler CEO Dieter Zetsche says the Power Wagon is the most capable off-road truck on the market.
At the same time, Chrysler also unveiled the Ram SRT-10 Quad Cab, a four-door version of the regular-cab performance truck Chrysler launched earlier this year. The truck is powered by the same 500-horsepower V-10 engine that's in the Dodge Viper.
"This is classic lifecycle management...we will keep offering new variants and special versions, which we need to because of the stiff competition," said Zetsche, referring to the redesigned Ford F-Series and Nissan Titan pickup. "But now we offer the fastest production truck and the most off-road capable."
The SRT-10 Rams represent about two percent of Ram sales. The Power Wagon is expected to do the same. But both trucks, says Zetsche, are important for casting the right image over the whole Ram lineup. -Jim Burt
The focus should be on energy sources not horse power,
or all the liberals can drive pintos and we can drive big cars... works for me
Oh great pal. Thanks loads. In one brief posting moment, you have contradicted the mantra I have tried to teach all my girldfriends. Thanks for nothing. *grin*
Actually, when talking about Chrysler the focus should be on making a vehicle that doesn't start falling apart at 30,000 miles. My company had several Dodge Ram and Dakota pickup trucks we used for field work for about three years, and they were just about the worst pieces of crap you could imagine. When the leases were up, we did not get one single Dodge product to replace them.
The 300C is an awesome sedan. At $35000, it kicks euro trash
strudel wagons to shame. It uses the 345H.P. Hemi.With the MDS. system. Zero to 60 times given at 6.5 seconds but some reports as found in the Wall Street say 5.7 seconds.
And that comment about a luxury sedan fits into an article about muscle pickups how? Oh, I get it now, that's the next article.
How many gallons per mile does it get?
you know your right,
when are we going to build an American Truck, ...
that wont fall apart, and will be made in USA all of it,
one can wish
Actually the mileage state 17mpg city 25 road. No guzzler tax.
The MDS system allows the engine to operate on either 4 6 or 8
cylinders. Caddy tried the same type of valve timing system in the early 80's except with horrible results. I hope Chrysler comes through with a winner.
Yes it has the Mercedes trans.
That's been tried before in the past and it didn't work very well. I'm glad to see it finally working out.
A 500 HP quad cab w/ the Viper's Copperhead V10, eh?
...the kraut's got rocks in his head.
Interesting. My company has been running Dodges as field trucks for ten years and they're still running. About the only time they see pavement is when they go down to meet the lunch wagon. ;-)
I personally do not like pick-up's for muscle so I changed the context of the article. Besides, if you chop the top it's boxy
enough to be a pick-up.
Starting at $45,500 .... and going up.
At the same time, Chrysler also unveiled the Ram SRT-10 Quad Cab, a four-door version of the regular-cab performance truck Chrysler launched earlier this year. The truck is powered by the same 500-horsepower V-10 engine that's in the Dodge Viper.
WHOOOOOOOOWEEEEEEEEEEEEEE !!!!!! 500 HP V-10 !!!
GIT - R - DONE !!!!!!
Down hwe in NC, I sorta like the H2. Too many wannabies with a "mine is bigger than yours" complex. Between my 289 FIA Cobra and the H2, these guys are toast. Got speed, and torque. But, that's just me. Karen likes the H2; I prefer the Snake.
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