AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
June 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --
- New Ram 1500 EcoDiesel produces highest half-ton diesel torque,
achieving 480 lb.-ft. and highest available half-ton diesel towing
capacity at 12,560 pounds
- EcoDiesel-powered Ram Rebel offered for first time
- Ram pickups own the top spots in torque ratings with 480
lb.-ft. (light duty) and 1,000 lb.-ft. (heavy duty)
- Class-exclusive air suspension enhances fuel economy, improves
ride control and off-road capability, along with entry/exit and
loading, and features automatic load leveling
The 2020 Ram 1500 will become America's most powerful half-ton
diesel pickup, with 480 lb.-ft. of torque, and most capable
light-duty diesel, with towing capability up to 12,560 pounds. The
all-new third-generation 3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel is also expected
to lead the segment on fuel economy.
"The new Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is America's most powerful half-ton
diesel pickup, following up on Ram's Heavy Duty torque leadership
and achieving what no other manufacturer has, with up to 480
lb.-ft. of torque in a 3.0-liter engine," said Reid Bigland, Head of Ram Brand. "The all-new
EcoDiesel engine and our eTorque mild-hybrid powertrain
technologies deliver the highest available fuel efficiency for our
Ram 1500 customers."
The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is available in all models and
configurations, including a first-time offering in the Ram Rebel.
The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel will go on sale in the fourth quarter
of 2019. Pricing and fuel economy ratings will be announced closer
to the truck's on-sale date.
The 2019 Ram 1500 Classic is also offered with the optional
second-generation 3.0-liter EcoDiesel.
All-new EcoDiesel Engine
The third generation of the
turbocharged 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 delivers increased torque and
horsepower, along with superb fuel economy and minimal levels of
noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) to meet the needs of Ram 1500
owners.
In the 2020 Ram 1500, the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 is rated at a
best-in-class 480 lb.-ft. of torque at 1,600 rpm, a 14 percent
increase from the previous-generation EcoDiesel V-6 that peaks 400
rpm earlier. Horsepower increases 8 percent to 260 hp at 3,600
rpm.
Several significant changes contribute to the new EcoDiesel's
improved dynamic and fuel economy performance.
- A new-generation water-cooled turbocharger with variable
geometry turbine (VGT) increases efficiency and responsiveness
during transient conditions
- Redesigned cylinder head intake ports improve swirl and flow,
increasing performance and fuel economy
- The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system design has been
updated to a dual loop (low and high pressure) system. The added
low-pressure circulation system draws gases after the diesel
particulate filter, thus minimizing turbocharger energy losses,
which increases fuel economy
- The compression ratio has been optimized to 16.0:1 from
16.5:1
- High-pressure (29,000 psi/2,000 bar) direct-injection fuel
injector nozzles were redesigned to match the newly designed and
optimized combustion chamber
- Lightweight aluminum alloy pistons were completely redesigned
to include thinner rings and low-friction coating on the pin and
side skirts to reduce losses
- NVH has been reduced by offsetting piston pin by 0.3
millimeters from the centerline; thus, minimizing mechanical
noises
- The lower portion of the two-piece oil sump uses a lightweight
sandwiched polymer/metal material that further reduces NVH
- The dual vacuum pump system uses electric and a new mechanical
low-friction pump with new blades that improve overall system
efficiency
The upgrades build on the EcoDiesel V-6's previous success, the
attributes and performance of which made it a winner of "Wards 10
Best Engines" for three consecutive years (2014, 2015, 2016).
The 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 uses dual overhead camshafts (DOHC)
with four valves per cylinder and a 60-degree angle between the
cylinder banks. The block is cast with compacted graphite iron,
which provides strength to dampen vibrations, but weighs less than
grey cast iron. A compacted graphite iron bedplate adds rigidity to
the block.
The EcoDiesel V-6 uses a forged steel crankshaft and connecting
rods for strength and durability. The aluminum alloy pistons are
cooled on the underside via oil jets. Heat-treated aluminum
cylinder heads use individual bearing caps to reduce friction and
minimize NVH. The chain-driven overhead camshafts employ
roller-finger followers.
The 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 is produced at the FCA Cento
facility in Ferrara, Italy.
Ram 1500
The 2020 Ram 1500 is the no-compromise
benchmark for durability, technology, efficiency and convenience
with features never-before offered in a pickup. The Ram 1500
features up to 12,750 pounds of towing capability (5.7-liter HEMI®
V-8) and 2,300 pounds of payload. Ram's eTorque mild hybrid system
delivers improved fuel efficiency in both V-6 (standard) and V-8
configurations. As the segment leader, the new Uconnect 4C with a
massive 12-inch touchscreen leads the pickup world in technology,
featuring split-screen capability, 360-degree camera views and
exclusive content from SiriusXM with 360L. Active safety and
security systems include adaptive cruise control, Forward Collision
Warning, Blind-spot Monitoring and Ready Alert Braking.
Class-leading ride and handling is accomplished via a
class-exclusive link-coil rear suspension system with optional
Active-level four-corner air suspension. The 2020 Ram 1500 also
features twice the interior storage capacity versus the
competition.
Unsurpassed Powertrain Warranty – Five Years/100,000
Miles
The 2020 Ram 1500 is backed with the five-year
/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty, which covers the cost of
all parts and labor needed to repair a covered powertrain component
– engine, transmission and drive system.
The standard three-year/36,000-mile Basic Limited Warranty
provides bumper-to-bumper coverage for the Ram 1500, from the body
to the electrical system.
Manufacturing
The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is built at
the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
About Ram Truck Brand
In 2009, the Ram Truck brand
launched as a stand-alone division, focused on meeting the demands
of truck buyers and delivering benchmark-quality vehicles.
That focus leads Ram to design the industry's most innovative,
award-winning trucks, emphasizing durability, strength, technology
and efficiency.
With a full lineup of trucks, including ProMaster and ProMaster
City vans, the Ram brand builds trucks that get the hard work done
and families where they need to go. From the no-compromise Ram 1500
that defines the future of pickup trucks with innovative design,
the highest quality materials and class-exclusive technology, to
the Ram Heavy Duty which combines the ability to out-power, out-tow
and out-haul every single competitor with the segment's most
comfortable ride and handling, Ram is committed to product
leadership.
Ram continues to outperform the competition and sets the
benchmarks for:
- Most powerful: 1,000 lb.-ft of torque with Cummins Turbo
Diesel
- Highest towing capacity: 35,100 lbs. with Ram 3500
- Heaviest payloads: 7,680 lbs. with Ram 3500
- Most luxurious: Ram Limited with real wood, real leather and
12-inch Uconnect touchscreen
- Best ride and handling with exclusive link coil rear and
auto-level air suspensions
- Most interior space with Ram Mega Cab
- Most capable full-size off-road pickup – Ram Power Wagon
- Most-awarded light-duty truck in America
- Highest owner loyalty of any half-ton pickup
- Over the last 30 years, Ram has the highest percentage of
pickups still on the road
Giving maximum effort all day, every day with
confidence, the Ram Truck lineup steps forward with the full
force of modern capability providing confidence-inspiring
features and class-exclusive vehicle safety.
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