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2013 Ram 1500

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Best-in-class Fuel Efficiency, New Technology and New Features Without Sacrificing Capability

Best-in-class fuel economy:

o New 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine (Ward's Automotive 10 Best Engines) features 42 percent more horsepower, 13 percent more torque and at least 20 percent better fuel economy when compared to the previous 3.7-liter V-6 powertrain

o 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 with Fuel Saver Technology and variable-valve timing provides 395 horsepower, 407 lb.-ft. of torque and best-in-class fuel economy for V-8 trucks (at least 10 percent better fuel economy when compared to 2012 V-8 powertrain)

Class-exclusive eight-speed automatic transmission (TorqueFlite 8), standard equipment with 3.6-liter V-6 Pentastar, doubles the amount of gears compared to previously available four-speed automatic transmission to greatly improve fuel economy

New eight-speed also available with the 5.7-liter V-8 HEMI ? the Company's first application with a V-8 (TorqueFlite 8 late availability)

New TorqueFlite 8 operated by an innovative dash-mounted, rotary e-shift design

First-in-segment Fuel Saving Technology: eight-speed automatic transmission, stop-start, thermal management system, pulse-width modulation and active aerodynamics, including grille shutters and air suspension

Class-exclusive air suspension enhances fuel economy, improves ride control and off-road capability along with improved ingress/egress and loading, and features automatic load leveling

New exterior design cues including all-new grille/fascia, improved quad projection headlamps and LED front turn signals and taillamps

Best-in-class aerodynamics, coefficient of drag (Cd) at 0.363

New, upgraded interior features include: standard and premium vehicle information center, passive entry, Keyless Enter 'n Go, steering wheel and controls, wood accents, updated door panels, instrument panel, interior colors and premium materials

All-new, next-generation Uconnect® Access debuts on the 2013 Ram 1500

Uconnect Access combines a new lineup of smart Media Centers with a powerful new wireless platform

With Uconnect Access, Ram 1500 owners will have alternative ways to access new connected services and applications via the vehicle's 8.4-inch touchscreen display or the web

Next generation Uconnect system is designed to be forward-thinking, providing the freedom to upgrade to the latest features and services

Voice-recognition technology, steering wheel controls, touchscreen displays and traditional controls provide Ram 1500 customers with a variety of ways to interact with their mobile phones, music, navigation system and applications

Ram 1500 now available with a premium, customizable, full-color 7-inch vehicle information center

Addition of Powernet vehicle architecture system allows new content with improved data speeds

Chrysler Group offers Ram 1500 customers expanded Sirius XM Radio channel lineup, with exclusive programming including new SiriusXM Latino channels, an automotive