New 2009 Dodge Ram To Get More Power

Dodge Announces Improved Fuel Economy and Best-in-class Horsepower (390) and Torque (407 lb.-ft.) for All-new 2009 Dodge Ram
Highlights:
- All-new 5.7-liter HEMI® with fuel-saving Multiple Displacement System (MDS) technology offers 4 percent improved fuel economy, 13 percent more horsepower, 8 percent more torque over 2008 engine
- Best-in-class performance: R/T regular cab 4x2 model (0-60 in less than 6 seconds)
- Best-in-class aerodynamics: .419 coefficient of drag (Cd) for crew-size 4x4 models to help fuel economy
- Flexible-fuel-capable 4.7-liter V-8 offers 6 percent increased fuel efficiency, more performance and refinement over previous-generation 4.7-liter engine
6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel engine in Dodge Ram Heavy Duty achieves 2010 NOx emission standards in all 50 states right now, making it the cleanest and best-performing diesel available on the market
- All-new light-duty diesel to be introduced after 2009 - up to a 25-percent improvement in fuel efficiency and a 20-percent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions over a gasoline engine with equivalent horsepower and torque
- All-new Ram 1500 Hybrid model to be introduced in 2010 model year – up to 40 percent fuel economy improvement in the city and 25 percent overall.

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Dodge Hornet For Chrysler To Be Built By Nissan

An updated version of the Dodge Hornet for sale in North America and other markets is going to be assembled/built by Nissan for Chrysler and not the Chinese automaker Chery as was being reported earlier. Autonews states that the Dodge Hornet concept car, which caused a buzz at the 2006 Geneva auto show, is likely to go into production next year as a 2010 model. It is being expected that the general dimensions and squat looks of the concept will make it to the production verion.

"We are working intensely on the Hornet study," Thomas Hausch, Chrysler vice president of international sales, said last week. "I think we will announce something on this in the future." We'll be anxiously waiting to hear more Mr Hausch.
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Photo Gallery: Dodge Hornet Concept High-Res Pictures.

2009 Dodge Challenger Prices Released

Pricing for All-new 2009 Dodge Challenger to Start in Low $20s
* Three flavors: Dodge Challenger SE, Dodge Challenger R/T and Dodge Challenger SRT8
* All-new five-passenger, two-door coupe available for under $22,000
* Available 5.7-liter HEMI® with five-speed automatic transmission for under $30,000
* Dodge dealerships now taking orders for the 2009 Dodge Challenger

Dodge announced pricing today for the all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger. The U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) will start at $21,995, which includes $675 for destination. Dodge dealers across the country are now taking orders for the 2009 Dodge Challenger, which will arrive this fall.

The 2009 Dodge Challenger has several modern amenities available including uconnect gps with navigation system and real-time traffic, uconnect phone featuring Bluetooth® technology, uconnect studios with SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Remote Start and Keyless Go push-button start. In addition, the Dodge Challenger has more than 25 safety and security features including supplemental side-curtain air bags, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Brake Assist, Traction Control, automatic headlamps, tire pressure monitoring and Hill-Start Assist in Dodge Challengers with the six-speed manual transmission.

Three models are available in the United States: Dodge Challenger SE, Dodge Challenger R/T and Dodge Challenger SRT8®.

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2010 Dodge Charger Coupe Renderings

Here we present you with some exqusite renderings of a retro-styled Charger R/T Coupe created by Michael Leonhard. His design study aims to depict what the next Charger model should look like if Chrysler LLC decides to launch a new model. A long time car stylist, Leonhard says that the starting point for his 2010 Dodge Charger Concept was the legendary 1960’s model of Charger .

Source: CarNoise

Photos: 2010 Dodge Charger Coupe Renderings

Photos: 2009 Dodge Ram Discarded Sketches