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The 2013 Ram 1500 was revealed Thursday as part of a debut at the New York Auto Show, with new technology, better fuel economy and a host of other upgrades.

The biggest news is the availability of the company's Pentastar V6 engine, displacing 3.6 liters and tuned to deliver 305 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque. The new engine makes 42 percent more horsepower, 13 percent more torque and returns at least 20 percent better fuel economy than the outgoing 3.7-liter V6.

The 5.7-liter Hemi is still offered, but the 4.7-liter V8 is no longer available. The Hemi makes 395 hp and 407 lb-ft of torque. It's capable of towing 11,500 pounds when it is specified as part of the Ram 1500 Tradesman Heavy Duty package.

The company will offer eight-speed transmissions in both V6- and V8-equipped Ram trucks by the end of the year. The transmission is controlled by a new dash-mounted rotary dial. Ram says it enables quick, blind shifts from reverse to drive when towing or plowing. The dial replaces both console- and column-mounted shifters.

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In addition to the new transmissions, Ram made a handful of other adjustments to improve fuel economy. The pickups include a new thermal management system that quickly raises engine-fluid temperature to decrease small losses. Ram says that thermal management alone increases fuel economy 1.7 percent. That might not seem like much, but in addition to the stop/start system and weight reduction also new for 2013, it will save a significant amount of fuel over the life of the vehicle.

Another cool new feature on the Ram is the adjustable ride-height function. In normal mode the truck operates with 8.7 inches of ground clearance. When exiting and entering the vehicle, it drops two inches. For going off road, the truck can be raised either 1.2 inches or 2 inches. Chrysler says that leads to a best-in-class step-in height, best-in-class ground clearance and best-in-class departure angle.

The 2013 Ram uses a stiffer frame for better stability while decreasing noise and vibration. The front rails are made of high-strength steel that saves 30 pounds. SRT engineers also reworked the suspension geometry for improved responsiveness.

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On the outside of the truck, Ram made the signature grille larger, while the crosshairs are now flush with the grille surround. Vertically oriented fog lights are integrated into the fascia with brighter headlights with LEDs for parking and turning. A new six-foot, four-inch bed option is offered on the Crew Cab, combining the Ram's largest available cab with its largest available bed.

Inside, in addition to the e-shift knob, the Ram gets a handful of improvements to make the cabin an even better place to be. An 8.4-inch Uconnect screen sits front and center displaying navigation, audio and climate info. Redundant climate controls are also on the dash. Below the climate controls is the Ram's switchbank, which can be wired to control several features, depending on model. A smaller information screen sits in the gauge cluster.

All of the stuff in the new Ram needs to be connected. For that it uses the Powernet system that allows both high- and low-speed data networks to be connected to 40 individual modules designed to improve vehicle performance, comfort and safety. The Powernet architecture is also the brain that supports the Uconnect system.

The 2013 Ram pickup will hit dealerships later this year.

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Thursday, April 5th at 11:00am, the New Ram 1500 will be revealed.  We can't wait to see what the Ram designers and engineers have in store for us now.  Since the rebirth of Chrysler in 2009 we at Susquehanna could not be more proud of the products that we have for you on our showroom floors.  Under the hood and on the dash we have the best of the best.  If you haven't checked out the redesigned models, you won't believe your eyes.  Now, we are getting a Brand New Ram 1500 for you.  If you want to be one of the first to know, click on the link below to watch the actual unveiling in New York City. 

http://www.host4video.com/nyias2012/ram/

Here's a little teaser pic...

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