2009 Dodge Ram Gets Even More Power, Better Efficiency

We’re not sure why we need more power in our pickup trucks these days, but Chrysler designed and built the new 2009 Ram before the current gas crunch, so it makes some sense that it now sports a whopping 390 hp (it was initially supposed to have 380 hp) and 404 pounds-feet of torque. This is for 5.7-liter-Hemi-equipped Rams. Those Hemi-powered babies can get to 60 mph in under 6 seconds. However, towing is still rated at 9,100 pounds, far below the Tundra’s 10,800 and the 2009 F-150’s 11,300 pounds.

PickupTrucks.com has the full story on the 2009 Ram’s power figures, and goes into more detail about its 4% better fuel efficiency.

Dodge Announces Updated Powertrain Figures for 2009 Ram 1500 (PickupTrucks.com)