Even More Torque For The Ram HD

RAM currently holds the record for most torque in an HD truck; their 2015 3500 with the Cummins inline-six has 865 pound-feet of the stuff.

However, Ford was too close for comfort; the Power Stroke has 860 pound-feet of torque, which prompted more than one discussion by Dearborn aficionados claiming that RAM was inflating their numbers to claim first place.

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FCA decided to up the ante for 2016: their diesel engine is the first to offer 900 pound-feet of torque! Just like before, 3 configurations are available:

• With the manual gearbox, the Cummins has 350 horsepower and 660 pound-feet of torque
• With the 68RFE automatic transmission the RAM has 370 ponies and 800 pounds of twist
• Finally, it’s with the Aisin six-speed automatic transmission installed in the 3500 HD that the truck makes the most impressive numbers, churning out 385 horsepower and 900 pound-feet of torque

Just like in previous iterations, the 5.7 and 6.4-litre HEMI are still offered; new for 2016 is the optional air suspension for the rear axle of either single or dual-wheel models.

Finally, RAM also launched a Laramie Limited version to challenge the Ford HD Platinum.