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
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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.
I would imagine all the aftermarket companies are doing anything they can to get a head start. The main goal of any aftermarket company is to have products ready at launch of the vehicle. I can't wait in regards to tuning of these new trucks.
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I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that is obtainable. Seeing how well these 3/4 tons can achieve 20 MPG in a 8000lb + truck along with a larger rotating assembly, brakes, frame, etc a lighter more efficient engine should be able to see those kind of numbers.
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.