2018 Ram Truck Powertrains
Canada’s truck buyers don’t want any compromise in their powertrains: they demand power, fuel efficiency, and long-lasting reliability with every engine. It is these qualities that have led the Ram Brand to offer one of the most capable, fuel-efficient, and reliable engine lineups in Canada’s truck segment.
6.7-LITRE CUMMINS®
TURBO DIESEL I-6
Canada’s most durable HEAVY DUTY DIESEL ENGINE
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FACT: 84% of all Ram diesel pickups sold over the past 24 years are still on the road today. MORE THAN FORD, CHEVY and GMC. |
STATE-OF-THE-ART
ACTIVE AIR INTAKE
Provides optimal power and
torque under all grades,
climates & towing conditions
BEST-IN-CLASS
FIFTH-WHEEL TOWING
Up to 13,608 kg (30,000 lb)
(3500 HD)
UNSURPASSED
WARRANTY
5-year / 160,000 km Diesel
Powertrain Limited Warranty
EXCEPTIONAL TORQUE
Up to 930 lb-ft (Ram 3500)
Up to 800 lb-ft (Ram 2500)
BEST-IN-CLASS OIL
CHANGE INTERVALS
Up to 24,000 kms
SMART DIESEL
EXHAUST BRAKE
Extends brake life by up to
three times
FACT: Cummins has a “Million Mile Club” that honours owners who have driven a million miles (1.6M kms) or more on their hard-working trucks
FACT: The Cummins Turbo Diesel is the only HD diesel engine in its class with the same proven inline 6-cylinder architecture as the engines used in large transport trucks
FACT: The Cummins Turbo Diesel features enhanced cooling efficiency with a high-efficiency fan system, dual radiators and dual transmission coolers
FACT: The Cummins Turbo Diesel is B20 Biofuel capable for reduced greenhouse gas emissions
FACT: All Cummins Turbo Diesel engines feature a state-of-the-art Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Selective Catalytic Reduction system that helps to enhance fuel economy and deliver best-in-class oil change intervals of up to 24,000 km.
Ram |
Transmission |
HP @ RPM |
LB-FT Torque @ RPM |
HD | 6-spd auto | 370 @ 2800 | 800 @ 1600 |
HD (3500) | 6-spd AISIN auto | 385 @ 2800 | 930 @ 1700 |
Chassis Cab | 6-spd AISIN auto | 325 @ 2400 | 750 @ 1500 |
6.4-LITRE HEMI V8
Canada’s most powerful gas V8 pickup engine
FACT: LARGEST DISPLACEMENT GAS V8 ENGINE IN ITS CLASS
FACT: BEST-IN-CLASS GAS ENGINE HORSEPOWER – 410 HP
FACT: EXCEPTIONAL GAS ENGINE TORQUE – 429 LB-FT
FACT: HEMI IS BACKED BY A 5-YEAR / 100,000-KM POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY
OUTPERFORMS THE COMPETITION WITH MORE GAS HORSEPOWER
Ram Heavy Duty | 6.4L Hemi V8 | 410hp |
Ford Super Duty | 6.2L V8 | 385hp |
GM Heavy Duty | 6.0L Vortec V8 | 360hp |
HEART OF THE BEAST
• Displacement – 6,417 cu cm (392 cu in)
• Bore x Stroke – 103.9 mm x 94.6 mm
(4.09 in x 3.72 in)
• Construction – 356 aluminum cylinder heads and
deep-skirt cast iron block for long-lasting durability
• Valve System – highly-effective and proven
pushrod-operated overhead valves (16, two per
cylinder) featuring hydraulic lifters with roller
followers
• Variable Valve Timing (VVT) – provides more
efficient engine breathing resulting in enhanced
operation and increased torque through a larger
rpm range
• Active dual-runner-length intake manifold –
delivers excellent low-end torque without
sacrificing power
• Cooled exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR)
technology – reduces pumping losses and
delivers greater efficiency
• FuelSaver Multi-Displacement System –
seamlessly shuts off four of the eight cylinders
over a wide cruising range, transforming the
powerful V8 engine into a fuel-sipping 4 cylinder
5.7-LITRE HEMI V8
Canada’s BEST-SELLING V8 ENGINE
FACT: HEMI IS A 6-TIME WINNER OF WARD’S “10 BEST ENGINES”
FACT: HEMI DELIVERS 395 HORSEPOWER & AS GOOD AS 11.0 L/100 KM (26 MPG) HWY (RAM 1500)
FACT: HEMI IS BACKED BY A 5-YEAR / 100,000-KM POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY
The name HEMI comes from the hemispherical design of the engine’s cylinder heads. The unique design of the HEMI’s combustion chamber produces the following benefits:
• Reduces heat loss and increases air/fuel volume for more power without increasing compression
• Valves are placed directly across from each other allowing for better intake and exhaust gas flow
• Position of the spark plugs allow for optimal combustion in the chambers
AVAILABLE WITH ALL-NEW ETORQUE TECHNOLOGY: The all-new eTorque mild hybrid system
available on the all-new 2019 Ram 1500 (DT) delivers supplemental torque of 130 lb-ft as well as improved efficiency. This innovative system replaces the traditional alternator on the 5.7L HEMI engine with a belt-driven motor generator unit. The motor generator unit works with a 48-volt battery pack to enable quick and seamless Engine Stop/Start (ESS) function, short-duration torque addition to the engine crankshaft in certain driving situations and brake energy regeneration, which improves responsiveness and efficiency.
ANATOMY OF A LEGEND
• Displacement – 5,654 cu cm (345 cu in)
• Bore x Stroke – 99.5 mm x 90.9 mm (3.92 in x 3.58 in)
• Construction – cast aluminum cylinder heads and
deep-skirt cast iron block for long-lasting durability
• Valve System – highly-effective and proven
pushrod-operated overhead valves (16, 2 per cylinder)
featuring hydraulic lifters with roller followers
• Variable Valve Timing (VVT) – provides more
efficient engine breathing resulting in increased torque
through a larger rpm range
• FuelSaver Multi-Displacement System – seamlessly
shuts off four of the eight cylinders over a wide cruising
range, transforming the powerful V8 engine into a fuelsipping
4 cylinder1
• Active Intake Manifold with Short Runner Valve
– controls air intake flow more efficiently resulting in
improved fuel economy and performance
• Dual Ignition – two spark plugs per cylinder fired by
a coil-over-plug ignition system ensures consistent,
complete and rapid combustion resulting in increased
power and torque
• Oil Change Intervals – oil change intervals of up to
16,000-kilometres provides low cost of maintenance
3.6-LITRE PENTASTAR V6
Canada’s BEST-SELLING ENGINE
FACT: THREE-TIME WINNER OF WARD’S “10 BEST ENGINES”
FACT: ACHIEVES FUEL ECONOMY AS GOOD AS 9.6 L/100 KM (29 MPG) HWY (RAM 1500)
FACT: BACKED BY A 5-YEAR / 100,000-KM POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY
A proven engine design with outstanding drivability and responsiveness. The 3.6L Pentastar V6 with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) utilizes some of the most advanced automotive engine technology available.
Key features include dual overhead cams with four valves per cylinder, dual independent camshaft phasing and a thermal management system with a pulse-width modulated fuel pump that delivers fuel only when needed for greater efficiency.
All-new for the 2019 Ram 1500 (DT), the 3.6L Pentastar V6 comes standard with eTorque mild hybrid technology to further enhance fuel economy, performance, payload, towing capabilities and drivability. This innovative system can provide up to 90 lb-ft of supplemental torque to the Pentastar V6.
AWARD-WINNING CREDENTIALS
• Displacement – 3604 cu cm (220 cu in)
• Bore x Stroke – 96.0 mm x 83.0 mm
(3.78 in x 3.27 in)
• Construction – cast aluminum cylinder heads
and high-pressure die-cast aluminum block
• Valve System – “silent” chain-driven
Double-Overhead Cam with 24 valves (four per
cylinder) and dual independent-cam phasing
• Variable Valve Timing (VVT) – controls the
valves in the most efficient manner, allowing
optimal engine breathing throughout the entire
rpm range to deliver valuable increased torque
for towing and hauling
• High-Flow “Tumble” Intake Ports – high flow
tumble intake ports with 10.2:1 compression
ratio provide the optimal balance
between fuel economy and power
• Canister-free oil filter element – eliminates oil
spills and contains an incinerable filter element
for more efficient disposal than typical oil filters.
The use of long-life spark plugs and a highenergy
coil-on-plug ignition system also helps to
reduce maintenance costs
• Oil Changes Intervals – oil change intervals
of up to 16,000 kilometres provides low cost of
maintenance
3.0-LITRE ECODIESEL V6
Canada’s ONLY Half-Ton Diesel Pickup Engine
The award-winning 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 paired with the 8-speed TorqueFlite® automatic transmission delivers an exceptional blend of 420 lb-ft of torque, towing capacity
and the durability synonymous with diesel engines.
FACT: BACK-TO-BACK WINNER OF WARD’S “10 BEST ENGINES”
FACT: 420 LB-FT OF V8-LIKE TORQUE
FACT: TREMENDOUS LOW END TORQUE OF 420 LB-FT AT ONLY 2,000 RPM
FACT: UP TO 4,173 KG (9,210 LB) OF V8-LIKE TOWING CAPACITY
FACT: BACKED BY A 5-YEAR / 100,000-KM POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY
A proven engine design with outstanding drivability and responsiveness. The 3.6L Pentastar V6 with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) utilizes some of the most advanced automotive engine technology available.
Key features include dual overhead cams with four valves per cylinder, dual independent camshaft phasing and a thermal management system with a pulse-width modulated fuel pump that delivers fuel only when needed for greater efficiency.
All-new for the 2019 Ram 1500 (DT), the 3.6L Pentastar V6 comes standard with eTorque mild hybrid technology to further enhance fuel economy, performance, payload, towing capabilities and drivability. This innovative system can provide up to 90 lb-ft of supplemental torque to the Pentastar V6.