Ram's new EcoDiesel

[AKguy1985]

Very interesting.

 

[MFCEO]

Toyota next to follow?

 

[SoonerP226]

Why not have those two small turbos in a good running V8 that still gets close to 20mpg when your not boosted. Then have some real power when you wanna roll into it.
How much better would it be to have a twin turbo 5.0 or 5.3? They'll have plenty of power when cruising and still get pretty good mileage.

There is a 5.0EB in the works. It's rumored to be in the next GT500 and Navigator (after it and the Expedition merge back onto the F150's platform).

 

[NikatKimber]

There is a 5.0EB in the works. It's rumored to be in the next GT500 and Navigator (after it and the Expedition merge back onto the F150's platform).

I would have liked to see the 3.5L EB in the current Mustang. It's in the F150, SHO, and Explorer.

 

[farmerbyron]

Well the EPA numbers are officially out now.


http://m.leftlanenews.com/2014-ram-1500-ecodiesel-rated-at-28mpg.html

 

[Okie4570]

I hope the numbers hold true, or at least close. I'd like to see the chart on the 8 speed tranny, rpm's and all of that info and what the recommended towing procedures are with that transmission.

 

[AllOut]

There is a 5.0EB in the works. It's rumored to be in the next GT500 and Navigator (after it and the Expedition merge back onto the F150's platform).

That might actually be worth waiting for.
If dependability is there it'd be the cats ass!

There is a 5.0EB in the works. It's rumored to be in the next GT500 and Navigator (after it and the Expedition merge back onto the F150's platform).

I'm surprised they used the 3.7 instead of the 3.5EB in the new Stang.
They have the motor, why not!?!?

 

[NikatKimber]

That might actually be worth waiting for.
If dependability is there it'd be the cats ass!



I'm surprised they used the 3.7 instead of the 3.5EB in the new Stang.
They have the motor, why not!?!?

Probably because it would be too competitive with the 5.0.

 

[trickydick]

Something most aren't talking about the new Dodge is the way it makes this great MPG number. The specific truck in question has to have the optional(at extra cost) air suspension so that it lowers the truck at highway speeds to keep the air moving around the truck and not under it. It also has grill shutters that close and higher speeds when that much air in the grill isn't needed.

The new 5.0ltr cummins in the Nissan P/U is rumored not to need DPF fluid either, it supposedly has some sort of cold gas EGR system that makes it burn the particulate matter up.

The air suspension on the Dodge is probably a good thing especially if you tow, I'm just making sure you all know what option is needed to get the great MPGs.

 

[farmerbyron]

Looks like the initial allocation of 8,000 ecodiesel trucks sold out in 3 days. Toyota did not sell 8,000 trucks in the month of January!! I do believe there may be a strong demand for this truck.




http://wot.motortrend.com/1402_first_batch_of_2014_ram_1500_ecodiesel_trucks_ordered_within_3_days.html?fullsite=true

You've got to give Ram credit where credit is due – it took a big risk putting a small diesel engine into its 1500 pickup, creating the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, but it appears the gamble has paid off. Not only has the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel earned our coveted 2014 Truck of the Year award, but Ram reports that the initial order batch of 8000 Ram 1500 EcoDiesels has been astonishingly sold out within just three days. Selling 8000 pickup trucks is no easy feat. Just ask an automaker like Toyota – it sold less than 8000 Tundras in the month of January – Ram sold more than that between the afternoon of February 7th and the morning of February 10th. Even more impressive is the fact that most of Ram's customers haven't even had the chance to drive the new diesel-powered Ram yet, and yet they've still placed 8000 orders for the new truck. Initial sales of the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel shouldn't be surprising, especially given the fact that customers have been asking automakers for more fuel-efficient full-size pickups for years. The Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is equipped with a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V-6 making 240 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque, paired with the only eight-speed automatic transmission in the segment, which allows the Ram to tow up to 9200 pounds, while still achieving an EPA-estimated 20/28/23 mpg city/highway/combined. The first 8000 Ram 1500 EcoDiesels account for more than half of Ram 1500 orders. Ram says the first batch of trucks will be closely scrutinized to make sure quality is up to par, before being shipped in March. Ram will begin taking orders for the EcoDiesel again in early March. Priority will be given to customers who special order the diesel-powered Ram, with dealer stock to be taken care of after customers get their trucks. Source: Ram