Dodge has introduced its new  Ram pickup, which is available with a choice of three cabs, three beds, five models, three engines, two transmissions, two transfer cases and dozens of options.
The 2009 Ram will mark the debut of an upgraded version of the 5.7-liter Hemi V8. According to Dodge, the addition of variable valve timing and other improvements will provide a 4-percent increase in fuel economy, a 10-percent increase in horsepower and an 8-percent increase in torque. The Hemi’s Multi-Displacement System, which shuts down four cylinders under light engine loads to conserve fuel, will operate more often. The Hemi will make 380 hp, up from 345 horses in the 2008 models.The 2009 Dodge Ram will feature a new Crew Cab body style and two innovative storage systems

Performance

• Auxiliary oil cooler
• 4,701 cc 4.7 liters V 8 front engine with 93.0 mm bore, 86.5 mm stroke,
• Unleaded fuel 87
• Multi-point injection fuel system
• Power: 231 kW , 310 HP SAE @ 5,650 rpm; 330 ft lb , 447 Nm @ 3,950 rpm

Handling

• Four-wheel ABS
• 3.550:1 axle ratio
• Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
• Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
• Immobilizer
• Stability control

Exterior

• Black front and rear bumpers
• External dimensions: overall length (inches): 226.9, overall width (inches): 79.4,    overall   height (inches): 75.3, ground clearance (inches): 7.7, wheelbase (inches):      140.0, front   track (inches): 68.1, rear track (inches): 67.5 and curb to curb turning    circle (feet):   45.3
• Straight side pickup bed
• Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 6,350, curb weight (lbs) 5,078, gross trailer    weight braked (lbs) 6,200 and max payload (lbs) 1,380
• Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe

Interior

• Air conditionin
• Fixed mast antenna
• Front ashtray
• Audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
• Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
• Cargo area light
• Rear tailgate cargo doors
• Front seats cigar lighter
• Full dashboard console with open storage box, partial floor console
• Delayed/fade courtesy lights
• Front seat center armrest
• Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats
• Headlight control
• Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.8, front hip room (inches): 63.6, front  leg room  (inches): 41.0 and front shoulder room (inches): 66.0
• Low tire pressure indicator
• Power steering
• Rear view mirror
• Front side curtain airbag
• Front side airbag
• Six speaker(s)
• Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment
• Tachometer
• Ventilation system