2009 Dodge Ram 1500 R/T
July 1st, 2008 Posted in Dodge Cars
A few days ago, Mike Levine went in Chelsea, MI and tested the new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 R/T. Under its hood it hides a 5.7L HEMI V8 tuned to 390 horsepower and 407 pound-feet of torque and a 5-speed AutoStick transmission. On the exterior it boasts with a front bumper, dual exhaust, blacked out grille, chrome 5-spoke wheels and body-color everything.
According to Chrysler, the engine will reach 60 mph in less than 6 seconds. Compared to a normal automatic, the torque converter allows less slip and that’s great for a pickup with less than 400 horsepower. 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 R/T features more aggressive shifts and the unique torque converter increases the fuel consumption.
