Take on incredibly big jobs with ease using the 2017 Ram
2500. This heavy-duty pickup is loaded with capability and clever features to
help you with everyday tasks, whether that involves hauling rock, towing a boat
or whatever else. Of course, the exterior has a chiseled, hardened look that's
a perfect match to the mechanicals below the skin. At the same time, the
interior is refined enough even the toughest critics will be pleased, making it
a great vehicle for tackling long trips on the open road.
Several bed and cab configurations are available for the 2017 Ram 2500, letting you customize the truck as needed. Three different engines provide even more diversity. The base 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 is anything but ordinary, using variable valve timing and potent hemispherical combustion chambers for strong results. Peak performance is rated at 383 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque, making it well-suited for tough everyday jobs. With this engine, the truck can tow up to 13,890 pounds, which is more than enough for most boats, vehicles and more.
If you need even more capability, a 6.4-liter Hemi V-8 is the second engine for the 2017 Ram 2500. It has fuel saver technology, which shuts down half of the cylinders when not under load, helping to conserve gas. Also, there are two spark plugs per cylinder, helping to achieve a peak 410 horsepower and 429 lb.-ft. of torque, plus a maximum tow rating of 16,320 pounds.
With the 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel inline 6-cylinder engine, the 2017 Ram 2500 becomes even more powerful. Peak performance comes in at a stout 370 horsepower and wondrous 800 lb.-ft. of torque. In addition, towing capacity tops out at an amazing 17,980 pounds.
No matter what engine you choose for the 2017 Ram 2500, it works with a heavy-duty 6-speed automatic transmission. Two-wheel drive is standard, with four-wheel drive available on each trim. A unique five-link coil rear suspension makes for a smoother ride, without diminishing the towing or hauling capacity of the truck. Buyers can also add a rear air suspension, letting drivers level out loads or lower the vehicle for loading items.
Other work-oriented features include a 50 KSI hydroformed steel frame for all versions of the 2017 Ram 2500. It adds incredible levels of rigidity. An available Snow Chief package preps the pickup for a snow plow by adding a transfer case skid plate, limited slip axle, clearance lamps and a 220-amp alternator.
A number of technologies make owning the 2017 Ram 2500 quite enjoyable. Hill descent control is great when traversing through steep territory, while the airbag system covers both rows of seating. An available 8.4-inch Uconnect infotainment touchscreen makes accessing features such as satellite radio, Bluetooth and the optional WiFi hotspot simple. There's also a cargo-view camera, something other trucks don't even offer, allowing drivers to check on whatever is in the payload quickly and without turning around.
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