2009 Dodge Ram

Infobox Automobile generation
name = Fourth generation


production = 2009-
designer = Ryan Nagode
body_style = 2-door/4-door
6.5/8 ft bed
transmission =
4-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
wheelbase = Reg. Cab Short Bed: Auto mm|3048|1
Reg. Cab Long Bed & Quad Cab: Auto mm|3556|1
length = Reg. Cab Short Bed: Auto mm|5309|1
Reg. Cab Long Bed: Auto mm|5765|1
Quad Cab: Auto mm|5817|1
Crew Cab: Auto mm|5779|1
height = Reg. Cab Long Bed 2WD: Auto mm|1862|1
Reg. Cab Short Bed 2WD: Auto mm|1864|1
Reg. Cab Long Bed 4WD: Auto mm|1882|1
Reg. Cab Short Bed 4WD: Auto mm|1887|1
Quad/Crew Cab 2WD: Auto mm|1878|1
Quad Cab 4WD: Auto mm|1899|1
Crew Cab 4WD: Auto mm|1900|1
Designers = Exterior - Scott Krugger Interior - Ryan Nagode
width = Auto mm|2017|1
engine = 3.7 L V6
4.7 L V8
5.7 L V8
6.7 L B6.7 diesel I6

The fourth generation Dodge Ram was introduced at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.Bill Vlasic (January 14, 2008). [http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/14/business/14truck.html "Ford and Chrysler Unveil Their Redesigned Pickups "] , "The New York Times".] This latest generation will be sold as the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 starting in Fall 2008. A light-duty diesel version will be released after 2009 and a two-mode hybrid version will be released in the 2010 model year. [cite press release |title=Press Kit: 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 |publisher=Chrysler |date=January 13, 2008 |url=http://www.media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?id=7598]

This latest version of the Ram features a number of major innovations and improvements as the timing of this full redesign puts Dodge against fresh versions of its main competitors in the Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado and Toyota Tundra. As such, Chrysler LLC is attempting to keep the Ram competitive in the market through various innovations with its latest model, developing a new four-door cab style offering, an entirely new rear-suspension system, a new top engine offering dubbed the HEMI Eagle 5.7L V8 and the "RamBox" storage system, which allows secure storage inside the truck’s bed walls. [ [http://www.globalinsight.com/SDA/SDADetail11345.htm NAIAS 2008: Pick-Up Trucks Debut Amid Green Technologies] . Global Insight (January 14, 2008).]

The 5.7 L HEMI V8's output has been increased by convert|45|hp|abbr=on to Convert|390|hp|kW|0|abbr=on and auto ftlbf|407, and fuel efficiency has been slightly increased by 4%. The 4.7 L H.O PowerTech V8 produces Convert|310|hp|kW|0|abbr=on and auto ftlbf|330, and the 3.7 L PowerTech V6 continues with Convert|215|hp|kW|0|abbr=on and auto ftlbf|235. [ [http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/12/detroit-2008-2009-dodge-ram-breaks-through-the-gate/ "Detroit 2008: 2009 Dodge Ram breaks through the gate"] , "Autoblog.com" (January 12, 2008).] A coil spring rear suspension replaces the leaf-springs, a move to improve ride quality and handling. The payload capacities have not been negatively affected despite the massive change in suspension. The Mega Cab option will be deleted, at least on the 1500 series, replaced by a true four door cab. [ [http://www.caranddriver.com/autoshows/14499/2009-dodge-ram.html 2009 Dodge Ram - Auto Shows / What's New for 2009 / Car Shopping / Hot Lists / Reviews / Car and Driver - Car And Driver ] ]

A photo of the new model was leaked through Dodge's own Mopar website in 2007 [ [http://www.allpar.com/model/ram/2009-ram.html 2009 Dodge Ram pickup trucks ] ] .

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