The all-new 2009 Dodge Ram made its official debut at the Detroit Show opening today. Available in dealerships this fall, the Ram will be offered with a new-generation 5.7-liter HEMI producing 380 HP and 404 lb.-ft. (548 N·m) of torque, which allows it to sprint from zero to 60 mph (96 km/h) in under 7 seconds. In addition to the HEMI, the 2009 Ram offers a 4.7-liter V-8 providing 310 HP (231 kW) and 330 lb.-ft. (447 N·m) of torque, and a 3.7-liter V6 generating 215 HP (160 kW) and 235 lb.-ft. (319 N·m) of torque. In 2009, a light-duty diesel version will also be offered while in 2010, Dodge will add a two-mode hybrid powertrain to the line-up.
If we where to choose two details that caught our attention on the all-new Ram, we’d pick the upscale looking interior and the smart storage compartments integrated into both fender sides, each of can hold up to 4.3 cubic feet of “things” such as 120 cans of beer.

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Dodge Unleashes Game-changer Into Truck Market

All-new 2009 Dodge Ram Breaks From the Herd

• All-new, bold, powerful, "get-out-of-the-way" Dodge Ram design
• New, aggressive "grille-forward" design
• First-in-segment chrome-tipped dual exhaust styled dramatically into the rear bumper
• Best-in-class aerodynamics – an estimated .422 Cd
• Dodge Ram's first-ever crew cab, giving Dodge an entry into the largest and fastest-growing part of the market. Crew cab accounts for nearly 50 percent of market
• New 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 provides more horsepower (380 hp) and torque (404 lb.-ft.), with increased fuel economy (an estimated 4 percent)
• Best-in-class performance: 0-60 mph in under 7 seconds
• New interiors with premium seating, soft-touch materials, redesigned controls, floor console with shifter, and even more storage options
• More than 35 new or improved features
• Industry-first RamBox cargo management system (crew cab) includes versatile, weatherproof, lockable, illuminated and drainable storage bins built into bed rails (a total of 8.6 cubic feet of space); pickup bed divider/2-foot bed extender; and cargo rail system with four sliding, adjustable cleats
• RamBox bins hold up to 10 cases of 12-ounce beverages, or other gear for work or leisure
• First-in-segment "store in the floor" storage bins with removable liners, big enough for ten 12-ounce beverages and ice
• First-in-segment heated and ventilated front seats
• Heated rear seats also available
• Heated steering wheel a first for any Dodge vehicle
• First-in-segment coil-spring, multilink rear suspension fitted to a solid rear axle provides ride and handling capabilities unexpected in a pickup truck
• First-in-segment live SIRIUS Backseat TV™
• First-in-segment surround-sound audio system
• More than 30 safety features, including standard four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Stability Program with Hill Start Assist and Trailer Sway Control
• All-new 2009 Dodge Ram to arrive this fall
• Light-duty diesel to arrive after 2009; two-mode hybrid powertrain to be offered in 2010 model year

Dodge has been building trucks since1917. Throughout its storied history, Dodge introduced a number of innovative trucks – the original "Suburban," aerodynamic Airflow-model trucks and the ultra-capable Power Wagon. But it was in 1994 that Dodge introduced a revolutionary Ram in the light-duty pickup market, with its "big rig" styling and iconic crosshair grille.

"We put a truck on the market that tripled our market share," said Ralph Gilles, Vice President – Jeep/Truck Design Studio, Chrysler LLC. "Our design was polarizing – people loved it or hated it. But the people who loved it, bought it. They still do, because Dodge Ram continues to stand out from the herd of 'me-too' trucks."

For the redesign of its all-new, next-generation Ram, Dodge pulled out all the stops.

"Our mandate was to make a quantum leap and add even more voltage to Ram," said Scott Kunselman, Vice President – Body-on-Frame Product Team. "Our all-new 2009 Dodge Ram is a game-changer in terms of capability, convenience, craftsmanship and safety."

Capability

In addition to the new-generation 5.7-liter HEMI which produces 380 hp (283 kW) and 404 lb.-ft. (548 N·m) of torque, the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram offers a 4.7-liter V-8 providing 310 horsepower (231 kW) and 330 lb.-ft. (447 N·m) of torque, and a 3.7-liter V-6 generating 215 horsepower (160 kW) and 235 lb.-ft. (319 N·m) of torque; a six-speed manual transmission and four- and five-speed automatic transmissions; part-time and on-demand four-wheel-drive transfer cases; and 3.21, 3.55, 3.92 and 4.10 axle ratios.

Equipped with the new HEMI, the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram R/T regular-cab 4x2 model with a short bed and 4:10 gears blasts to best-in-class performance of 0-60 mph in under 7 seconds.

The all-new 2009 Dodge Ram is offered in regular cab, Quad Cab® and crew cab, with three box lengths: 8-foot (regular cab), 6-foot-4-inches (regular cab and Quad Cab), and a new-for-2009 box length of 5-foot-7-inches (crew cab). Five trim levels are available, each with a unique appearance: ST, SLT, TRX, Sport, and the top-of-the-line Laramie.

An improved frame design incorporating high-strength steel supports an all-new, first-in-segment, multi-link coil spring rear suspension that improves ride and handling characteristics without sacrificing payload (up to an estimated 1,840 pounds) and towing capability (up to an estimated 9,100 pounds).

Convenience

The all-new 2009 Dodge Ram Crew 1500 features an available first-in-segment RamBox cargo management system that provides weatherproof, lockable, illuminated and drainable storage compartments integrated into both fender sides for effortless access and convenience. Each box holds up to 4.3 cubic feet of whatever – such as five cases (120 cans) of 12-ounce beverages.

The RamBox system includes a bed divider/2-foot bed extender for oversize loads and a rail system with sliding, adjustable cleats for infinitely adjustable tie-down capability. The 2009 Dodge Ram's tailgate features a standard assist feature that reduces the effort needed to raise and close the tailgate.

Another new segment-first innovation for the 2009 Dodge Ram Crew 1500 is a pair of "store in the floor" bins with removable liners that offer even more versatile storage – large enough for ten 12-ounce beverages and ice.

There are many other convenient storage locations throughout the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram including a large upper glove box, map pockets in door panels and a configurable center console. All in all, there are nearly twice as many storage locations in the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram than were in the previous model.

Technically sophisticated, yet simple-to-navigate electronic and infotainment choices include MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment System with 30-gigabyte hard drive, navigation system, and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system available in the Quad Cab and crew cab. Also available is first-in-segment live SIRIUS Backseat TV™ and segment-first surround-sound audio.

Other premium amenities include first-in-segment heated and ventilated front seats, available heated rear seats, first-for-Dodge heated steering wheel, one-touch up/down driver and passenger windows, automatic-on headlamps and dual-zone automatic temperature control – a first for Dodge Ram.

Craftsmanship

In addition to the exterior, the all-new interior of the 2009 Dodge Ram stands out with a renewed emphasis on craftsmanship expressed in premium interior appointments including six-ring instrumentation, redesigned controls, chrome accents, premium seating with improved bolsters and two-tone upholstery. An automatic-transmission floor shifter, incorporated into a configurable center console, is available for the first time in a Dodge Ram. All 2009 Dodge Ram interiors are significantly upgraded with "soft-touch" materials that feature industry-first two-tone technology and premium fit and finish. Full-width contrasting stitching is offered on soft-touch instrument panels for Sport and Laramie models.

On the exterior, the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram features a redesigned aluminum hood with a large power bulge and a forward-canted grille, imparting a "head down, ready to charge" attitude, while front and rear bumpers wrap around each body side. The rear bumper on HEMI-equipped models is radiused over chromed dual exhaust tips – a first in light-duty pickups. Attractive 20-inch wheels are available in three styles. Sills are pulled down to cover frame rails for a premium appearance. Badges are three-dimensional, rather than decals, and are designed to stand out. The sculpted Ram's-head badge on the tailgate is 250 percent larger than the previous badge.

Safety

On the safety and security front, the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram offers more than 30 active and passive safety features, including standard front and rear side-curtain air bags with Enhanced Accident Response System, knee bolsters, seat-belt pre-tensioners, Anti-lock Brake System, BeltAlert® System, and Electronic Stability Control; and available adjustable pedals, ParkSense® Rear Park Assist and ParkView® Rear Back-up Camera.

Manufacturing

The all-new 2009 Dodge Ram will be built in two locations: Quad Cab and Ram Crew 1500 models will be built at the Warren (Mich.) Assembly Plant, and regular cab and Ram Crew 1500 models will be built at the St. Louis North Assembly Plan in Fenton, Mo.

Dodge Brand

With a U.S. market share of 6.4 percent, Dodge is Chrysler LLC's best-selling brand and the fifth largest nameplate in the U.S. automotive market. In 2006, Dodge sold more than 1.3 million vehicles in the global market. In the highly competitive truck market, Dodge has a 15 percent market share. Last year, Dodge introduced the all-new 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan with 35 new or improved features including the newest innovation, the Swivel 'n Go™ seating system. Dodge is entering key European volume segments with Nitro, Caliber and Avenger. The all-new 2009 Dodge Journey will debut this year, and will be available outside North America in both left- and right-hand drive in mid-2008. And later this year, Dodge will introduce its modern muscle car, the all-new Dodge Challenger. For the 2010 model year, Dodge will offer the all-new Dodge Ram with an advanced two-mode hybrid system

Monday, December 7, 2009

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2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 Sport Car

2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 Side View

Dodge is celebrating forty years of muscle car badness in a high-impact way. The latest vehicle in Dodge's blitzkrieg of brightness (see Top Banana, Go ManGo, Detonator Yellow, Sublime Green, Plum Crazy, B5 Blue, Hemi Orange, TorRed) is the Furious Fuchsia package, available on R/T Classic and SRT8 models.

"Commemorating four decades of Challenger performance, the new R/T Classic and SRT8 Furious Fuchsia editions modernize one of the most memorable hues from 1970 to create a modern muscle-car that exudes more performance, passion and even more nostalgia," said Ralph Gilles, President and Chief Executive Officer.

For $35,140 for the R/T Classic with the 372HP 5.7L V8 and $45,150 for the SRT8 with the 425HP 6.2L V8, the Furious Fuchsia Challengers won't offer any additional performance goodies, but what they do come with is that eye-searingly floral hue along with all the standard trim.

The R/T Classic model gets "A-line" side stripes in Bright White (or Matte Black) along with all the other "heritage" bits that usually come with the Classic such as the 20-inch polished-aluminum wheels, egg-crate grille, body-color rear spoiler, functional hood scoop and bright racing style fuel-filler door.

Inside, monotone Dark Slate Gray leather performance seats and center console armrest with Furious Fuchsia accent stitching are standard while Pearl White performance seats accented with Dark Slate Gray and Furious Fuchsia French-seamed stitching are optional.

For buyers who opt for a clutch, the pistol-gripped, 3.92-geared, anti-spin-enhanced Trak Pak comes standard.

At the top of the spectrum, the big-dog Fuchsia SRT8 - limited to 400 units - gets its wheels done up with Satin Black eyeliner, a plaque on the dash, accent stripes on the standard Pearl White leather SRT performance seats, and "retro-inspired chromed quad exhaust tips".

The Furious Fuchsia Challengers will debut at the Chicago Auto Show this week.

In 1986, there were secondary Dodge pickups Dakota first generation ten years was first issued the Dodge Dakota second generation, outwardly resemble popular in America Ram.

2008 Dodge Dakota


Dodge Dakota

Since its emergence in the segment of medium-sized Dodge pickups has stabilized. Models with 2-3 regular-cabs locally known as Regular, 5-6 double local Club.


Dodge Dakota

Pickup is offered in two models: the Dodge Dakota Club Cab and Dakota Quad Cab. Standard Dodge Dakota Club Cab equipped with a full cabin with two doors and two halves open to traffic. The 4-door Dakota Quad Cab offers more space and comfort for passengers by reducing the area of the loading platform.


Dodge Dakota

Design and pastors car is a combination of power and maneuverability at the same time. The new model has improved front and rear suspension. Lattice sinks with the company's crosshairs Dodge heavy so that seems to cut one piece of metal.


Dodge Dakota

At the Dodge Dakota set to choose two family Magnum V8 engine: 4.7 litres (230 litres, 400 Nm) and 5.9 litres (250 litres, 468 Nm). Moreover, offered less powerful V6 capacity of 3.9 litres (175 litres. 305 Nm).


Dodge Dakota

These engines joint with 5-step manual or four-stage automatic transmission with electronically controlled, with a 4.7-litre engine is a new five-way "machine", Custom fitted to the Sport version, Plus Sport, SLT and SLT Plus. Carrying the Dodge Dakota depending on the engine size and platform ranges from 500 to 1200 kg.


Dodge Dakota

The 2005 Dodge Dakota in the United States only compact pick-up, equipped with 8-cylinder engine V-form. The propulsion units can boast power and specifications. The Dodge Dakota equipped with a 3.7-litre V6 Magnum 210 litres capacity.


Dodge Dakota

Magnum V8 at 4.7 (230 litres). And the new 4.7-litre High Output Magnum V8 (250 litres). Both V8 engine provide fuel savings of 3% and 4% higher than the previous versions Dodge Dakota V8 engine.


Dodge Dakota

The high level of equipment, a wide range of modern gasoline engines, cabins for every taste (in 1999 and one-man cab, double cab added Quad Cab version with double cabin), good governance and ensure the smoothness of a car knock success.


Dodge Dakota

In 2003, the biggest innovation in the Dakota were monochrome lining of thresholds with an aerodynamic effect, as well as all-wheel disc brakes with ABS, previously used only for sports version of R / T, and 16-inch discs now have basic equipment all versions.


Dodge Dakota

Interior built on pure geometric forms, highlighting the size and quality of cabin assembly. Increased handles government at the centre console, a simple graph.


Dodge Dakota

"Blinds" holes closed flush with the front panel, giving it a clean look. Dodge Dakota in 2005 was the first representative of their class, which feature heated seats available in alternative seating conventional textile finishing.


Dodge Dakota

The new Dodge Dakota is staffed 16-inch wheel drive, improved airbags, including side, and specially designed head restraints to ensure maximum protection in the event of a collision.


Dodge Dakota

The Dodge Dakota 2005 model year, took one of the leading positions in the classroom medium pickups. It is bigger and stronger, not only predecessor, but for all "classmates".


Dodge Dakota

Updated and car Pick almost 10 cm longer than the previous model. Virtually all of these centimeters went to the front of providing greater security to frontal collisions. Bumpers stronger issued from the body, reducing the risk of injury in the parking lot. The width increased by 7 cm, weight and car pastors of 3200 kg, in full running order-5200 kg.

Dodge Dakota

Saving terrains of Dodge pickups, designers have been deprived of their smooth, "swelling". Clear shape radiator grilles continuing massive wings, sharp edges hitting in the body. Their clean, hard lines are not deliberately violate the exhibit wheel arches.

Dodge Dakota

The Dodge Dakota received the highest award from the front-rank test pedestrian 5 * National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). Special protection in a frontal impact ensures maximum safety of the occupants.

Dodge Dakota

The powerful braking system allows for effective braking even on slippery roads. New series Dakota standard includes airbags for the driver and front seat passenger. Additional side airbags are available in both the set-Cab and Quad Cab Club.