2018 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty Fact Sheet

August 31, 2017 , Auburn Hills, Mich. -  Ram Truck builds America's longest-lasting pickups, proving a commitment to quality, reliability and durability. For 2018, Ram continues to offer incredible capability in three-quarter and one-ton pickups with 31,210 pounds of towing, 7,390 pounds of payload and 900 lb.-ft. of torque. Ram offers more innovative features and better ride quality than competitors’ trucks, made possible by a five-link coil suspension or optional air suspension on Ram 2500 and a supplemental air bag suspension option on Ram 3500.
 
New for 2018

• Ultra-luxurious Limited Tungsten edition
• Sport model appearance upgrade
• 8.4-inch radios with 4G LTE, HD Radio, Android Auto/Apple Car Play, USB Flip, pinch to zoom and improved resolution
• Sirius Guardian with SOS, Assist, Remote Services, Send and Go and Vehicle Finder
• Remote exterior switch in truck bed to activate LED bed lights
• Backup camera now standard on all models
• Fleet Telematics Module for vehicle tracking efficiency

Highlights
Ram delivers on customers’ top “why buys:”

• Towing – Up to 31,210 pounds with Ram 3500
• Towing – Up to 17,980 pounds with Ram 2500
• Payload – Up to 7,390 pounds with Ram 3500
• Power – 900 lb.-ft. of torque with 6.7-liter Cummins engine
• Power – 410 horsepower and 429 lb.-ft. of torque with 6.4-liter HEMI® V-8 engine
• The Ram 2500 offers two segment-exclusive rear suspensions: a five-link coil system or air suspension system. The Ram 3500 continues to utilize the rear Hotchkiss leaf spring system and offers a supplemental air suspension system
• Industry’s leading infotainment system with Uconnect 8.4
• The Ram Power Wagon comes standard with the 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine and unique suspension system, both contributing to its title: the most capable production off-road pickup

Engine options include:

• 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine delivering 383 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 400 lb.-ft. of torque, and features variable-valve timing (VVT) for greater efficiency and performance
• 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 delivers best-in-class gas engine, 410 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 429 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm, and features VVT with Fuel Saver Technology cylinder deactivation
• 6.7-liter Cummins High-Output Turbo Diesel produces up to 385 horsepower at 2,800 rpm and 900 lb.-ft. of torque depending on application

Configurations in 2WD or 4WD:

• Regular Cab 8-ft. bed
• Crew Cab 6-ft., 4-in. bed
• Crew Cab 8-ft. bed
• Mega Cab 6-ft., 4 in. bed

 
Model Lineup
The Ram Heavy Duty line is available in eight trim levels:

• Tradesman
• SLT
• Big Horn
• Lone Star
• Sport
• Power Wagon
• Laramie
• Laramie Longhorn
• Limited
• Limited Tungsten

 
Exterior Colors (some colors available in two-tone)

• Black Forest Green
• Blue Streak
• Bright Silver Metallic
• Bright White
• Brilliant Black
• Delmonico Red
• Flame Red
• Granite Crystal Metallic
• Match Walnut Brown Metallic
• Pearl White
• RV Maximum Steel Metallic
• True Blue

Ram Brand
Ram offers a full lineup of pickups and commercial vehicles; the Ram 1500, 2500/3500 Heavy Duty, 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab and ProMaster vans.

The Ram Light-Duty and Heavy Duty pickups are considerably improved for 2025 and offer new products in the fastest growing segment within the pickup space—Sport Trucks. Ram introduced the largest variety of off-road performance trucks the brand has ever offered, including the new Ram 1500 RHO with more horsepower per dollar than any other performance off-road pickup.

In the commercial business, Ram is launching the new 2025 Chassis Cab line with improvements to help customers and upfitters. Ram Professional is making considerable changes in process, execution and resources with a focus on commercial offerings, dedicated B2B-focused expertise, and sales and service support, which are critical to growing in this segment.

Ram continues to outperform the competition, setting the benchmark in the most important areas for truck buyers:

• Segment-first: 1,000 lb.-ft of torque with Cummins Turbo Diesel
• Most luxurious: Ram 1500 Tungsten with air suspension, 24-way massage seats and 540 horsepower
• Ram 1500 and Heavy Duty: Best ride and handling with five-link solid rear axle with available, segment-exclusive, active-level air suspension
• Ram 1500 RHO: Best off-road performance per dollar
• Ram ProMaster: The most cargo space available in any traditional full size cargo van
• Ram Power Wagon: Most off-road capable full-size pickup

Ram is improving market competitiveness and growth while maintaining pricing power through products, services and electrified offerings. Aligned under the global presence of the Stellantis Pro One commercial vehicle organization, Ram currently offers a wide range of products globally, from the Ram 700 compact pickup to the Ram 5500 Chassis Cab and a range of ProMaster vans.

Ram is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.
 
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