Dmace
Elite Member
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2013/03/half-tons-gain-power-mileage.html
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Powe...ear2=2013&make=Ram&model=1500 4WD&srchtyp=ymm
I said it months ago! The 8-speed HEMI would match or beat the Ecoboost fuel mileage and power while keeping it simple. No turbos, no direct injection, no hybrid batteries, etc...
EPA Ratings:
RAM 1500 4x4 HEMI (395hp/410lb.ft) 8-speed - 15 city / 21 hwy / 17 combined
F150 4x4 Ecoboost (365hp/420lb.ft) 6-speed - 15 city / 21 hwy / 17 combined
RAM 1500 4x2 HEMI (395hp/410lb.ft) 8-speed - yet to be released, will it top the Ford?
F150 4x2 Ecoboost (365hp/420lb.ft) 6-speed - 16 city / 22 hwy / 18 combined
It will be fun to see the fuel mileage while towing. At 8k lbs, I'm guessing it will be RAM (12 mpg) Ford (8 mpg).
Also, makes you wonder if Ford has an 8-speed in the works.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Powe...ear2=2013&make=Ram&model=1500 4WD&srchtyp=ymm
I said it months ago! The 8-speed HEMI would match or beat the Ecoboost fuel mileage and power while keeping it simple. No turbos, no direct injection, no hybrid batteries, etc...
EPA Ratings:
RAM 1500 4x4 HEMI (395hp/410lb.ft) 8-speed - 15 city / 21 hwy / 17 combined
F150 4x4 Ecoboost (365hp/420lb.ft) 6-speed - 15 city / 21 hwy / 17 combined
RAM 1500 4x2 HEMI (395hp/410lb.ft) 8-speed - yet to be released, will it top the Ford?
F150 4x2 Ecoboost (365hp/420lb.ft) 6-speed - 16 city / 22 hwy / 18 combined
It will be fun to see the fuel mileage while towing. At 8k lbs, I'm guessing it will be RAM (12 mpg) Ford (8 mpg).
Also, makes you wonder if Ford has an 8-speed in the works.