Since after all, a diesel option is never cheap. I'm wondering how much a plain basic model single cab long bed will cost with no power options? I hope Ram doesn't run a lot of people off from high prices because of the initial cost of the diesel.
I would imagine all the aftermarket companies are doing anything they can to get a head start. The main goal of any aftermarket company is to have products ready at launch of the vehicle. I can't wait in regards to tuning of these new trucks.
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I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that is obtainable. Seeing how well these 3/4 tons can achieve 20 MPG in a 8000lb + truck along with a larger rotating assembly, brakes, frame, etc a lighter more efficient engine should be able to see those kind of numbers.
http://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2014-ram-1500-introduces-30-liter-ecodiesel-v6-signals-truck-fuel-economy-battle.html
Interesting article explaining the comparisons to Ford's EcoBoost engine in regards to fuel economy.
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My name is Jeff. I've been a diesel enthusiast for years! Driving around 3/4 Ton trucks, from Duramax's to Cummins, I've been around diesels for a long time and know the pros and cons of each.
My initial thought years ago was what if you could have a diesel in a half ton that was...
Great article covering rumors around the 2014 EcoDiesel Ram truck arriving late this year. Ram will get the honors of placing the first light duty diesel in a half ton in the US.
With 240 Horsepower at 3,600 RPM's and 420 pounds-feet of torque at 2,000 RPM, it will provide a lower cost...
2014 Ram 1500
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2014 Ram 1500’s Breakthrough 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6
Delivers Best-in-Class Fuel Economy
• 2014 Ram 1500 becomes the first and only light-duty pickup to benefit from
durable, efficient diesel technology with new 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6
• New turbo-diesel combines...