2013 Ram 2500/3500 HD - Car and Driver
Instead of waiting the traditional year or so after launching the 2013 light-duty 1500 , Ram pulled forward the introduction of the heavy-duty versions to coincide with what it sees as a rebounding economy, and in particular an uptick in home... If you like the refresh Ram gave its 1500 series, chances are the 2500/3500 Heavy Duty Rams will catch your eye, too. The taller grille, generous use of LEDs in the exterior lighting, nicer interior materials, and wheel-to-wheel running boards of the Ram 1500 carry over here. But the big—and we do mean big —reasons for opting for the HD Ram are its trio of optional 6. 7-liter Cummins turbo-diesels, one with 350 hp and 660 lb-ft of torque, another featuring 370 hp and 800 lb-ft, and a 3500-only high-output version with... Ram estimates the big oil-burner’s 850 lb-ft will give it more grunt than Ford , Chevy , or GMC and best-in-class towing bragging rights. The exact numbers won’t be released until the Detroit auto show in January, but Ram president Fred Diaz confidently states that his truck will be way out in front of the competition. (The 2012 Ford Super Duty maxes out at 17,500 pounds in this measurement and GM’s HD trucks at 18,000. The latter are due to be replaced soon, and the Super Duty is surely in for an upgrade. Source: www.caranddriver.com
