New RAM 1500
2013 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup trucks
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2013 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup trucks
The 2013 Ram 1500 leapfrogged competitors with an
eight-speed automatic transmission and other improvements, including:
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Best in class gas mileage (V6 and V8): 20% better with either engine
•Power increases: 305 hp V6 and 395 hp Hemi V8 [details]
•Less noise with best-in-class aerodynamics (cD = 0.363)
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Air suspension for better mileage, ride control, loading, and clearance
•Stronger, stiffer frame with more high-strength steel
•New electronics with voice control, texting, software updates, and configurable 7” instrument screen
•New interiors with upgraded materials and features
lowers while driving for better aerodynamics!!!!!
Air suspensionThe 2013 Ram 1500 has an optional air suspension system which optimizes ride and aerodynamics, while adding load-leveling. Air pressure increases until the vehicle reaches normal ride height, leveling the truck and improving the loaded ride. It has five height settings that operate automatically or via console or key fob controls:
•Normal Ride Height (NRH): 8.7 inches of clearance (from the base of the door sill) is the default, load-leveled ride height
•Aero: Lowers the Ram by 1.1 inches, increasing gas mileage by up to 1%. It is activated by speed.
•Off-road 1 and 2: Lifts the vehicle 1.2 and 2 inches, respectively, to clear obstacles
•Park: Lowers the truck by 2 inches from NRH for easy entry/exit and cargo loading
The system uses the tanks shown in blue, above, as reservoirs; it does not use outside air.
The air suspension system adds up to 4 inches of lift span (KC in Wisconsin pointed out this included Park mode), for best-in-class step-in height of 21 inches, best-in-class ground clearance of 10.7 inches, best-in-class departure angle of 27.8°, and best-in-class breakover angle of 24.2°.
It is supported by four-corner air springs that provide a cushioned, premium ride and has different spring rates depending on the ride height. In Off-Road 2, the rate is firmer, while in Aero mode, the rate is softened. A separate button on the key fob gives the operator the ability to manually lower the truck, allowing for ease of passenger entry and bed loading.