2009 Dodge Ram: Spy Photos
Ever-vigilant spy photographers snapped these first photos of the 2009 Dodge Ram prototype in a public parking lot while it was out testing.
The next-generation Ram goes on sale in late 2008, and even with its heavily camouflaged front end, it's easy to make out the full-size truck's new aerodynamic design. Dodge's signature crosshair grille still signals the Ram's arrival, but a broad, flat hood replaces the current Ram's curved haunches.
Although technical specifications have not yet been released, expect to see the Ram make use of Chrysler's latest V6 and V8 engines. The Dodge Grand Caravan's 4.0-liter V6 is the likely choice for the base Ram engine, as it provides more torque than the current 3.7-liter V6. An upgrade to the twin-plug 4.7-liter V8 may occur as early as this year, as production of the revised engine is already scheduled for the 2008 Dodge Dakota. An upgrade for the top-of-the-line 5.7-liter Hemi V8 is likely too, although it's already one of the more powerful engines in its class.
