RAM 3500: The big truck with 350 Horsepower!

From: Cars | August 30, 2015 at 10:08 AM
RAM 3500: The big truck with 350 Horsepower!
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The Ram 3500 is engineered to deliver outstanding performance in the toughest of conditions.

Ram comprehensively redesigned the 3500's ladder frame with high-strength 50 KSI steel, including eight separate cross-members, hydroformed main rails and fully boxed rear rails. The changes add up to a stronger, more mass-efficient foundation that helps the truck tow a jaw-dropping 30,000 pounds when properly equipped.
 
 
 
Ram also turned its attention to the chassis, which was engineered to provide greater roll stiffness for more confident, planted handling in turns. Further improving driving dynamics is a reciprocating ball steering system that provides better on-center feel. As if all of those tweaks weren't enough, this year Ram added an optional rear air suspension system for both single- and dual-rear wheel configurations, Unique among heavy duty pickups, the setup makes for an even comfier ride and includes a self-leveling function that adjusts the ride height to compensate for a payload or attached trailer.
 


Not content to leave engine bay untouched while improving the 3500, Ram has also added a new 6.4-liter HEMI V8 option with 410 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque. It's available for an extra cost over the standard 5.7-liter HEMI, which produces 383 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. Both motors pair with a six-speed automatic and feature a Multiple-Displacement System (MDS) which shuts off four cylinders under light load conditions to conserve fuel.
 



 

The 3500's optional Cummins-supplied 6.7-liter turbodiesel inline-six motor can be had in three trims - a 350 horsepower, 650 lb-ft of torque version, a mid-grade 370 horsepower, 800 lb-ft of torque variant, and a range-topping version with 385 horsepower and a stump-pulling 865 lb-ft of twist.
 
 
The two more powerful versions pair with a six-speed automatic transmission, while a class-exclusive six-speed manual teams with the base oil-burning motor.
 
 
For now, the 3500 can lay claim to class-leading towing capacity - the big truck can lug 30,000 pounds when configured with a regular cab, long box, two-wheel-drive, the most powerful version of the automaker's 6.7-liter turbodiesel engine, the 4.10 rear differential and either the ST or Tradesman trim level. A number of other configurations are rated to tow at or around 29,000 lbs., which still is thousands of pounds more than competitive models.
 
 
Rear-wheel-drive is standard on the 3500, while four-wheel-drive is available as an option.
 
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