Motor Trend has complied some pictures for the 2014 EcoDiesel Ram truck. Some great shots!
http://www.motortrend.com/oftheyear/truck/1402_2014_ram_1500_is_motor_trend_2014_truck_of_the_year/photo_05.html
MSN posted the yearly article on the best selling automobiles of 2013 recently, comparing not only trucks but cars and SUV's in the mix also. Topping out at first for 37 years straight is the Ford F-series trucks, with Chevorlet coming in 2nd. Ram falls behind to 5th behind the Toyota Camry and...
Truck trend just recently got it's hands on the 2014 EcoDiesel Ram 1500 truck, and as expected.. they put it to the test considering all possibilities your everyday consumer will be faced with. For us EcoDiesel fans, there is a lot to look forward to!
My most exciting snippet of this article...
Interesting report from the Chicago Tribune..
A quote from Kelly Blue Book: "“In our analysis, consumers today are interested in more horsepower and better fuel economy,” says the director of residual values at KBB."
I completely agree with that statement. A diesel powered automobile will sell...
Chrysler announced in a report to AutoEvolution that US consumers are already anxious to get their hands on the new platform.
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2014-ram-1500-ecodiesel-already-a-big-hit-says-chrysler-67828.html
Ram announced the EcoDiesel will have a factory tow rating of 7450 lbs. Ram suggested this is "class leading" tow rating, which is true for a base model equipped truck. But, comparing that to Ford and adding the EcoBoost option the EcoDiesel is overcome by 1 ton in towing capacity
What do you...
I've complied some interesting facts for the brand new 2014 Ram EcoDiesel straight from Ram's press release.
-The new turbo-diesel is designed and produced by VM Motori, a Chrysler Group diesel engine supplier
since 1992.
-240HP @ 3,600 RPM , 420 lb-ft of torque @ 2,000 RPM
-16:5:1...
Since after all, a diesel option is never cheap. I'm wondering how much a plain basic model single cab long bed will cost with no power options? I hope Ram doesn't run a lot of people off from high prices because of the initial cost of the diesel.
http://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2014-ram-1500-introduces-30-liter-ecodiesel-v6-signals-truck-fuel-economy-battle.html
Interesting article explaining the comparisons to Ford's EcoBoost engine in regards to fuel economy.
Hello,
My name is Jeff. I've been a diesel enthusiast for years! Driving around 3/4 Ton trucks, from Duramax's to Cummins, I've been around diesels for a long time and know the pros and cons of each.
My initial thought years ago was what if you could have a diesel in a half ton that was...
Great article covering rumors around the 2014 EcoDiesel Ram truck arriving late this year. Ram will get the honors of placing the first light duty diesel in a half ton in the US.
With 240 Horsepower at 3,600 RPM's and 420 pounds-feet of torque at 2,000 RPM, it will provide a lower cost...
2014 Ram 1500
POWERTRAIN
2014 Ram 1500’s Breakthrough 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6
Delivers Best-in-Class Fuel Economy
• 2014 Ram 1500 becomes the first and only light-duty pickup to benefit from
durable, efficient diesel technology with new 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6
• New turbo-diesel combines...