New RAM HD 1000 lb-ft
And 400hp. 35100# tow rating. The lower hp version is 370 HP, 850 TQ. The 6.4L Hemi gets the 8 speed.Link Link 2
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ksss wrote:
Back to the drawing board for what? I think I would wait and see what the Ram does going up Ike. If the Ram embarrasses GM and Ford, I would be inclined to agree. That has yet to happen on any run I have seen since they started the test, typically the Ram is number 2 or 3, but who knows maybe this is Ram's year. I think it will be interesting to see what the Ram fan boys say about the CP4 pump. Only Idaho has stuck to his guns. I bet there will be a rethinking about what a POS it is, now that Ram is using it.
There's a lot more to towing capability than the fastest up the hill - by that standard, every heavy spec Kenworth, Western Star, Volvo, etc., would be miserable tow trucks. At GCWR, they'll get embarrassed by a Ranger or CR-V also towing at GCWR...
If GM truly wants to compete (and perhaps they don't), they need to upgrade their chassis and axles to match Ram / Ford.
But, realistically, how many owners have CDLs to take advantage of Ford/Ram's tow ratings?
