2019 Ram 1500 Features Explained
2,222Overall weight reductions totaling nearly 225 pounds net when compared to previous model
New frame features 98 percent high-strength steel to improve durability, weight and rigidity for improved handling
Strongest Ram 1500 ever with most efficient frame in the segment – 100 pounds lighter with 98 percent high-strength steel
Maximum payload increased to 2,300 pounds, and maximum trailer tow to 12,750 pounds
New Ram 1500 is the segment’s most aerodynamic pickup with .357 coefficient of drag and features exclusive active aerodynamics: grille shutters, air dam and air suspension
All-new Frequency Response Damping (FRD) shocks deliver the best combination of ride, handling and comfort in a pickup
Next generation, class-exclusive air suspension enhances fuel efficiency, improves ride, and gives greater off-road capability, load-leveling and entry/exit convenience
Largest front brakes in segment at 14.9 inches and new electric parking brake
New 4x4 Off-road Package includes suspension with one-inch lift, electronic locking rear axle, tuned shocks and Hill-descent Control
2019 Ram 1500 delivers significant gains in fuel efficiency with eTorque mild hybrid system on second generation 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 and legendary 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 engines – widest use of mild hybrid technology in the segment
eTorque combines belt-drive motor generator unit with 48-volt battery pack to enable start/stop function, short-term torque assist and brake energy regeneration
eTorque adds up to 90 lb.-ft. of torque to the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 and up to 130 lb.-ft. to the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8
Frame-mounted active tuned mass modules (ATMM) and Active Noise Cancellation in cabin expand use of Fuel Saving Technology cylinder cutoff on 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 and enable quiet cabin at 67.1 db
New generation of TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmissions provide improved efficiency with more powerful control computers
New electronic locking rear differential is standard on 4x4 Off-road Package and Rebel, available on all models
Heat exchanger system now includes industry-first thermal axle to quickly warm rear axle gear oil, maximizing axle during warm-up
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