RAM 1500 Diesel now available

[CoupeKing]

Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

Thats exactly what it looked like!

Tell you what how bouncy those Jap trucks are we all should have been wearing our sports bras.

You blokes should have hooked it into KFC Drive-thru...you wouldn't have been able to see out of the cabin.

[smoo]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

They are claiming 11.9 litres per 100 for the diesel, and 12.2 for the hemi. What kind of garbage is that? You would not see less than 20 litres per 100 from the hemi in suburban driving. Where are they getting that ridiculous economy figure from. The diesel is believable. The hemi numbers are laughable. Would struggle to get those numbers on the highway, let alone combined figures.

The diesel figures look more off than the petrol.
Jeep Grand Cherokee with the same engine weighs 2.3 t and has a claimed economy of 7.5l/100km. So how does the Ram use over 50% more fuel...
fwiw family friends of ours have a 2013 1500 Ram 5.7 with the old 6 speed auto. It has cylinder cut out, air suspension that lowers at highway speeds and grille shutters to supposedly reduce drag. He gets 900km between fills. 120l tank. Mostly highway driving, and obviously doesn't take the whole 120 litres at the pump.

[Sprintey]

Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

One of my work colleagues has an FGII Ecoboost G6 and he got it for around the $10K mark, equivalent I6 variants seem to be a few thousand bucks more on average comparing similar KM.

Put one of these on it, 3" turbo back exhaust and a tune and you'll have a 220KW+/wheels with a fast spool, fart cannon special.

https://gcg.com.au/petrol-performanc...-v-band-detail

XR4T

In a similar vein, really enjoyed this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biEAPfH3_NM

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by CoupeKing

You blokes should have hooked it into KFC Drive-thru...you wouldn't have been able to see out of the cabin.

Not recommended in a pantec truck.