2009 Ram from 380-hp to 390-hp

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2009 Ram from 380-hp to 390-hp

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The original press releases and specs sheets from Chrysler listed the
new 2009 Dodge Ram as having 380-hp. The latest press release, I
will try to post it tomorrow, now lists the truck having class leading
390-hp. I found that interesting. I think Chrysler mgmt discovered
that the Toyota Tundra had 381-hp and decided they should beat it?
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Re: 2009 Ram from 380-hp to 390-hp

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Chrysler says the 380-hp was an initial "estimate" and
that the 390-hp figure was achieved only recently. I'm
curious if there was any kind of :wink: :wink: I didn't see? LOL
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Re: 2009 Ram from 380-hp to 390-hp

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You can see the press release now...

Best-in-class Horsepower (390) for new 2009 Dodge Ram
http://www.thehemi.com/news.php?id=20080627-1

The new Ram is looking like a really nice truck! Beats Tundra. 8)
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Re: 2009 Ram from 380-hp to 390-hp

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The problem is that with gas prices now, a lot of people are
looking only at fuel economy. Even if the actual mpg figures
for the truck aren't all that bad a compared to the competition,
a lot of people are going to be scared off by the horsepower
numbers.

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