[RamJet502]

I hope this isn't a repost

http://www.pickuptrucks.com/html/2009/dodge/ram/rt/introducing-the-dodge-ram-1500-rt.html

Looks great!!!

 

[GMfan1111]

Nope I don't think its a repost. As for the truck it looks great and other than the lack of hood scoops it looks pretty close to the rendered R/T that was revealed a while back. I wish the scoops could be offered as an option and I'll be sure to keep my eyes out for them out in the wild

 

[Uzzy]

I wish the scoops could be offered as an option and I'll be sure to keep my eyes out for them out in the wild

Only if they're functional, otherwise **** NO!

 

[Strapping.Young.Lad]

Nope I don't think its a repost. As for the truck it looks great and other than the lack of hood scoops it looks pretty close to the rendered R/T that was revealed a while back. I wish the scoops could be offered as an option and I'll be sure to keep my eyes out for them out in the wild

Aftermarket stuff is also availible.

 

[powervette]

wicked pick-up,
I see that Dodge treats pick-up customers more seriously than those who buy Challenger (leather wrapped-dash, new steering wheel, gear-shifter)

 

[GMfan1111]

Aftermarket stuff is also availible.

Oh ok I personally like the scoops but if they are not functional then don't offer them. And i bet the R/T models will be out and about in the wild pretty soon so I'll be sure to snap shots when I do see one

 

[RamJet502]

I'm just happy that they've got the guts to put out a great looking performance truck now, I wish Chevy would do the same. A regular cab short bed Silverado SS with the 6.2L and a six speed transmission would be awesome.

 

[tundrakiller]

damn ..thats sweet

 

[CHASLS2]

So is the Hemi R/T regcab going to be made for real? I am a Chevy truck guy 100% and never thought i would be a Dodge owner. But if the Hemi regcab R/T does come out then i am a buyer.

I don't like fullsize or EXT or crew cab trucks, i was hoping for a regcab 5.3 Colorado, but since no one will make a smaller v8 regcab i will have no choice but the bigger R/T.

A few mods and i could get close to 500hp with the R/T Hemi.

 

[Strapping.Young.Lad]

Oh ok I personally like the scoops but if they are not functional then don't offer them. And i bet the R/T models will be out and about in the wild pretty soon so I'll be sure to snap shots when I do see one

Mabye They are keeping the scoops for the SRT model.

 

[HomeDepotChevy]

A set of functional hood scoops is pretty much all it needs. It looks pretty damn sharp if you ask me.

 

[skylark68]

Unfortunately, GM for the past 10 years or so has regarded single cab truck customers as second class citizens.

Dodge doesn't equate all single cab truck buyers with poverty.

 

[EldoFan]

I'm glad Dodge is the only one of the big 3 that can combine 'truck' and 'performance' in a single sentence......single cab too?! Man.....I hope Ford is taking a few things away for their forthcoming small trucks (Ranger, F100).....

 

[Slideways]

So is the Hemi R/T regcab going to be made for real?

Yes. 5.7L, 390hp, 4.10 gears, and a 5-speed auto with a performance-oriented torque converter.

 

[RamJet502]

Hopefully the aggressive gearing will give it a performance edge over the Tundra

 

[wescoent]

Street performance trucks to me seem like the most counter-intuitive thing in all automotivedom. Performance is enhanced by being low, wide, light, and with an even weight balance. Trucks are tall, thin, HEAVY, and horribly unbalanced.

I know people love them, and hats are off to Dodge for building a product for this niche.

Ford's Raptor project is a little more in line with what I think a performance truck should be... raw offroad capability. The Dodge Power Wagon fit this bill as well, along with the Jeep Rubicon. Big beefy tires, offroad suspension, and not a lot of exterior dress-up.

 

[RamJet502]

I prefer trucks geared towards offroad capability too, but GM gave up on solid front axles a long time ago.

 

[wescoent]

I prefer trucks geared towards offroad capability too, but GM gave up on solid front axles a long time ago.

Then save your money. I have it on very good authority that Ford is developing an F-100 based Bronco. Key selling points are a solid front axle, folding windshield, and convertible top.

 

[RamJet502]

Then save your money. I have it on very good authority that Ford is developing an F-100 based Bronco. Key selling points are a solid front axle, folding windshield, and convertible top.

See now, that just pisses me off because I could never own a Ford.

 

[CHASLS2]

Yes. 5.7L, 390hp, 4.10 gears, and a 5-speed auto with a performance-oriented torque converter.

Guess i will forget the LS2 swap for my Colorado then.