RAM 1500 Frequently Asked Questions
How much horsepower does a RAM 1500 achieve?
The most powerful engine available for the RAM 1500, the 6.2L Supercharged HEMI® V8, outputs up to 702 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque and can charge from 0-60 mph in just 4.5 seconds. It's the most powerful factory-installed engine ever in a half-ton truck. If you crave power, the RAM 1500 TRX is for you!
Even if you don't need the most powerful engine installed in your RAM 1500, the other options are not too shabby in horsepower. Available power ranges from 260 hp with the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 engine, all the way up to 395 hp in the 5.7L HEMI® V8. See the full range of engines available for your RAM 1500 at Bergeron Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM.
What's the towing capacity of the RAM 1500?
The new RAM 1500's towing capacity varies depending on the engine type. On the low end, the 3.6L Pentastar® V6 Engine with eTorque can pull up to 7,730 pounds, and the 5.7L HEMI® V8 Engine with eTorque tops out at an impressive 12,750 pounds of max towing capacity. Whatever you need to haul, you can find a RAM 1500 pickup truck to do the job at Bergeron Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM!
What can I tow with a RAM 1500 pickup?
When properly equipped, every RAM 1500 truck can tow any of the following:
- a horse trailer (2,400 pounds dry weight)
- a sailboat (7,000 pounds) or motorboat (2,500 pounds), or a couple of jet skis (1,500 pounds)
- a camping trailer (3,000 pounds) for cross-country road trips
- and much more!
With an increase in towing capacity, you can carry even more. Wherever you're headed around Kenner, Metairie, or the surrounding southern Louisiana areas, you can haul all your gear and supplies with a new RAM 1500.
Is the RAM 1500 better than the Ford F-150?
RAM and Ford produce two of the most competitive pickup trucks on the American market. While the F-150 is designed to maximize towing capacity and horsepower, the RAM 1500 takes into consideration the comfort of the driver, who also works long hours hauling and towing. With luxury interior options, 60/40 swinging tailgate doors, and a smoother ride than the F-150, the RAM 1500 offers a much better driver experience while still being just as capable as the Ford.