RAM 2011 1500, Catalog

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Three engine choices, two transmissions, two transfer cases. For 2011, Ram 1500 covers the territory of capability by offering powertrain components that have proven themselves
to work, day in and decade out. Quality is built-in by design. Irrespective of the engine and transmission you choose to harness Ram power, in addition to the bumper-to-bumper
3-Year/36,000-Mile Limited Warranty,
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our powertrains feature one of the best warranties ever: the formidable 5-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty.
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5.7-LITER HEMI V8. With Variable Valve Timing (VVT),
Fuel Saver Technology, and an Active Intake Manifold,
the HEMI V8 is pure power for Ram Pickups, generating
390 horsepower and 407 lb-ft of torque.
4.7-LITER FLEx FUEL V8. offers high-flow cylinder
heads and exhaust manifolds — plus dual spark plug
technology and E85 (ethanol) compatibility.
310 horsepower, 330 lb-ft of torque.
3.7-LITER V6. STAndARd. Capable and competitive, this
proven performer features Electronic Throttle
Control to churn out 215 horsepower and 235 lb-ft
of torque.
545RFE 5-SPEEd AUToMATIC. This transmission is
standard with 4.7-liter and 5.7-liter 2Wd/4Wd Ram
1500 applications. It features the very practical
Tow/Haul Mode and Electronic Range Select (ERS),
a means of greater control when upshifting and/or
downshifting.
42RLE 4-SPEEd AUToMATIC. A proven component that’s
specific to 3.7-liter 2Wd Ram 1500 models, with
capability and sophistication to handle unexpectedly
large tasks. This transmission also features the
Tow/Haul Mode and ERS.
nVg243 TRAnSFER CASE. A part-time, two-speed transfer
case, with three operating ranges plus neutral.
Constructed of durable yet lightweight aluminum.
Electronically operated, with instrument panel-
mounted switch.
BW44-44 TRAnSFER CASE. This two-speed operates
on-demand, and features four operating ranges, plus
neutral. Electronically operated, with instrument
panel-mounted switch. At the low end of the operating
range, the reduction ratio is a robust 2.64:1.