Caught testing
in weather hotter than Hades, not even Chrysler engineers with the
temperament of Cerberus (sur-ber-uhs)
could stop at least a few photos of 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 mules from
escaping.
These pictures
show current Dodge Ram half-ton pickups running through the desert
with the next-gen Ram’s front clip and improved HEMI
V8. Also along for the ride, a 2007 Toyota Tundra.
Even under
the heavy camouflage it’s clear that Dodge is moving
away from the Ram’s trademark big rig looks in favor of better
aerodynamics to help boost fuel economy. The prominent crosshair
grille remains – with stronger horizontal and vertical bars and
slant forward styling shared with the Dodge Charger sedan.
When it
goes on sale next summer, expect to see four all-new or revised engine
choices. The base 215-hp/235lb-ft 3.7-liter V6 will be replaced
with the 260-hp/265lb-ft 4.0-liter V6 used in the Dodge Nitro SUV. The
Ram’s current 235-hp/300lb-ft 4.7-liter V8 gets the same makeover
the 2008 Dodge Dakota received, boosting power to 300-hp/330lb-ft, and
the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 will get a bump in displacement and power from
current 345-hp/375lb-ft levels. A new Cummins V8 diesel motor will
also be available. Both gas and diesel V8s will use 6-speed automatic
transmissions.
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could stop at least a few photos of 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 mules from
escaping. 
