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And it's as clean as it is durable. In order to meet stringent 2010.5 diesel
emissions requirements, the Cummins 6.7-liter Turbo Diesel engine uses a diesel
particulate filter (DPF) to virtually eliminate particulate matter emissions and
an absorber catalyst to reduce oxides of nitrogen (NOx) by as much as 90
percent. Backing up the 6.7-liter diesel is a choice of either a G56 six-speed
manual transmission or a 68RFE six-speed automatic transmission. The six-speed
manual has an ultra-low first-gear ratio, which makes it ideal for heavy hauling
requirements, while the six-speed automatic offers ease of driveability and
towing. The other choice for 2011 Ram Heavy Duty customers is the standard
5.7-liter HEMI V-8 gasoline engine, delivering 383 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and
400 lb- ft of torque at 4,000 rpm.
The 5.7-liter HEMI comes standard with
the heavy-duty 545RFE five-speed automatic. It offers Electronic Range Select
and tow/haul capability that provide a unique shift schedule that minimizes gear
hunting while towing heavy loads. It also provides automatic downshift
capability while decelerating.
Ram Power Wagon returns for the 2011 model
year, equipped with electric-locking front and rear differentials, electronic
disconnecting sway bar, Bilstein shocks, 32-inch BF Goodrich off-road tires,
underbody skid-plate protection, 4.56 axle ratio for hill climbing and a custom-builtWarn®
12,000-lb. winch is accessible through the front bumper. The exterior has been
enhanced with a new two-tone paint scheme and graphics package.
New
dual-rear-wheel fender flares (3500 dually only) are now integrated into the
sheet metal box stamping and offer an appearance that communicates quality and
achieves improved aerodynamics.
Inside, the new 2011 Ram Heavy Duty
offers abundant amenities, comfort and convenience. A new-for-2011 available
center console features an upper bin that is large enough to hold a laptop
computer (with an accessible power outlet), and a lower bin that accommodates
hanging files. In addition, the console offers several other storage
compartments.
New 2011 Ram 2500 and 3500 Mega Cab models retain their
title of best-in-class interior room in the segment - including the largest,
longest cab (143.2 cubic feet,111.1 inches long); largest interior cargo volume
(72.2 cubic feet); largest cargo volume behind rear seat (7.7 cubic feet);
largest flat-floor load area (16.8 square feet); largest second-row leg room
(44.2 inches); largest rear-door opening (34.5 inches wide, 35.5 inches high);
largest rear-door open angle (85 degrees); and first-ever reclining rear seats
(22- to 37-degree seat-back angle).
Expanding business and commercial
work applications, the 2011 Ram 2500 is available in a Box-Off configuration.
Combining "Ram-tough" power and strength with enhanced handling, safety and
durability, Ram 2500 Box-Off successfully blends the needs of the commercial and
heavy-duty pickup truck customer.
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