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RAM FACT #7 FACT: HEMI® IS A 6-TIM
RAM FACT #7 FACT: HEMI® IS A 6-TIME WARD’S AUTOMOTIVE 10 BEST ENGINES AWARD WINNER FACT: HEMI® PRODUCES V8 HORSEPOWER WITH V6 FUEL ECONOMY (28 MPG HWY, 1500*) FACT: HEMI® IS BACKED BY A 5 YEAR / 100,000 KM POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY † RAM HORSEPOWER (HP @ rpm) TORQUE (LB-FT @ rpm) 1500 395 @ 5600 407 @ 3950 2500 387 @ 5600 400 @ 4000 ANATOMY OF A LEGEND •Cast Aluminum Cylinder heads – lightweight and strong •Variable Valve Timing (VVT) – provides more efficient engine breathing resulting in enhanced operation and increased torque throughout a larger rpm range •Active Intake Manifold with Short Runner Valve (SRV) – controls air intake flow more efficiently resulting in improved fuel economy and performance •Dual Ignition – two spark plugs per cylinder fired by a Coil Over Plug (COP) ignition system ensures consistent, complete and rapid combustion resulting in increased power and torque •FuelSaver Multiple Displacement System (MDS) – seamlessly shuts off four of the eight cylinders over a wide cruising range, transforming the powerful V8 engine into a fuel-sipping 4 cylinder (Ram 1500 only) •Cast Iron Cylinder Block – deep skirt construction with four bolt mains and high-strength componentry provides long-lasting truck durability •Proven Design – single camshaft in the block and double rocker shafts that open and close the valves by means of pushrods and rocker arms The HEMI® has a long history of being the king of the power curve and helped define the muscle car era. Today, with over 50 years of ongoing improvements, the HEMI engine design is so refined, powerful and efficient – it’s in a class of its own. What makes this legendary powerhouse so distinct? The name Hemi comes from the hemispherical design of the engine’s cylinder heads. The engine is the heart of any vehicle, and the heart of an engine is the combustion chamber. The unique design of the Hemi’s combustion chamber produces the following benefits: •Reduces heat loss and increases air/fuel volume resulting in more power without increasing compression •Valves are placed directly across from each other allowing for better intake and exhaust gas flow •The spark plugs are better positioned to provide optimum combustion in the chambers HEMI® POWER AND EFFICIENCY *Based on 2013 EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Rating. Transport Canada test methods used. † Transferable. See retailer for complete details and a copy of the Powertrain Limited Warranty. ®