Ram Classic R/T is a limited series Goodbye pickup truck and V8 engine | The car launches

Ram Classic R/T. It’s time for the North American brand to take the old generation 1500 (and its popular V8 HEMI engine) out of production in Brazil. And the The limited road/track edition of the truck will mark the end here with just 100 unitswhich will be sold to 359,990 Brazilian riyals. The classic model is still sold in Laramie Edition (R$329,990) and Laramie Night Edition (R$339,990), which will also be bid farewell.

The abbreviation R/T evokes the range of high-performance cars Dodge has used since the 1960s, and more recently the Dakota R/T from the 2000s, the most distinctive configuration of the range. It was equipped with a 5.2-liter Magnum V8 engine with 232 horsepower and was one of the most powerful pickup trucks of its time.

Aesthetically, the Ram R/T features headlights and taillights with a black mask, and an exclusive cross-shaped grille with a mountain sheep logo in the middle instead of the brand name. On both sides of the truck bed and hood there are matte decals reminiscent of the Dodge Charger R/T manufactured by Chrysler in Brazil and also a stainless steel sill.

In total, there will be 100 copies: 50 in Diamond Black and 50 in Fire Red. There is a plaque inside, on the board, indicating the limited number (example: 1/100) of each specific unit indicating the quantity sold.

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Like the Laramie Edition and Night Edition, the Ram Classic R/T uses a traditional trim The 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with 400 hp and 56.7 lb-ft of torque, which will also be discontinued. Its power unit This nickname is due to the combustion chambers having hemispherical (hence HEMI) or semi-spherical shapes.

This geometry allows for the use of larger valves, improving air and exhaust flow, which translates into a highly efficient mixture of fuel and air and, consequently, higher compression ratios and, naturally, more power. However, there are limitations, such as a maximum of two valves per cylinder, and they tend to be larger and heavier compared to engines with a multi-valve configuration.

The bucket still has a volumetric capacity of 1,424 liters and can handle just 531kg of cargo, which isn’t exactly flashy for a van of this size and is certainly its weak point. For example, the Hilux has a capacity of 1,010kg and the Amarok, 1,026kg. However, the classic car has a towing capacity of 3,534 kg, which is greater than that of the aforementioned competitors.

Whoever purchases a Ram Classic R/T will also receive a home gift. Set consisting of a metal tool box and a leather folder with a certificate of acquisition with the unit’s chassis number. It also included a letter written by Juliano Machado, Ram’s vice president for South America.

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