The new Ram 1500 is simply more capable than ever before. This truck is ready for anything from best-in-class towing and hauling to impressive off-road capability. Under the hood, there's a choice of two engines: a 3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque mild hybrid technology or an available 5.7L HEMI V8. The V6 delivers up to 12,750 pounds of towing and 2,320 pounds of payload, while the V8 ups those numbers to 11,610 and 2,040, respectively. Both engines come standard with four-wheel drive and are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
For even more control, there's the available Class-Exclusive Active-Level Four-Corner Air Suspension. This system automatically adjusts the ride height to optimize aerodynamics and handling, whether on the highway or on rugged terrain. The terrain management system includes modes for sand, mud, snow, and rock crawling, and the acceleration is relatively quick for a truck of this size. The top speed is governed at 120 mph, but the deceleration and braking are very good.
See for yourself what else this amazing truck can do by taking it for a spin at Northtown Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT in Tonawanda, NY.