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Ram introduces Cummins turbo-diesel option on 2500 Power Wagon

The heavy-duty truck gains substantial towing capacity while trading off several signature off-road features.

The short version

  • Ram has equipped the 2500 Power Wagon with a 6.7-liter Cummins turbo-diesel engine, delivering 430 horsepower and 1,075 pound-feet of torque.[Car and Driver]
  • The diesel configuration increases maximum towing capacity to 19,630 pounds and introduces an optional fifth-wheel hitch.[Car and Driver]
  • Due to packaging constraints, the diesel variant omits the factory winch, drops the Articulink control arms, and sits one inch lower than the gas version.[Car and Driver]
  • Pricing begins at $89,560, incorporating a $12,995 engine charge and a mandatory $3,495 equipment package.[Car and Driver]

Key facts

  • The turbocharged 6.7-liter inline-six Cummins diesel engine generates 430 horsepower and 1,075 pound-feet of torque.[Car and Driver]
  • The diesel variant achieves a maximum towing capacity of 19,630 pounds and supports an optional fifth-wheel hitch.[Car and Driver]
  • Packaging requirements for the turbocharger intercooler required the removal of the factory winch.[Car and Driver]
  • According to Ram, space limitations in the front prevented the installation of Articulink leading control arms on the diesel model.[Car and Driver]
  • Ground clearance on the diesel model is 13.2 inches, representing a one-inch decrease relative to the Hemi-powered truck.[Car and Driver]
  • The vehicle starts at $89,560, which includes a $12,995 engine option and a mandatory $3,495 equipment upgrade package.[Car and Driver]
  • In independent testing, the truck clocked a 0-60 mph time of 6.4 seconds and a 5-to-60 mph rolling start time of 7.9 seconds.[Car and Driver]
  • Testing recorded an overall fuel economy of 15 mpg, alongside 19 mpg during steady 75-mph highway driving.[Car and Driver]

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