Dodge Ram 1500 2012: Engines and performance

Dodge Ram 1500 2012: Engines and performance. The world of SUVs and pickups has always had a great influence in North America, where everything like how bigger the better. But in recent years this fever for SUVs and SUVs has been expanded and manufacturers leverage to get the most out of this situation. A great example is the manufacturer every time Dodge has some larger vehicles. Now comes the new Ram 1500, an impressive pickup has some giant steps, and a large number of improvements over the predecessor version.

The Dodge Ram 1500 is a model that is sweeping the United States but also wants to convince the public of Europe and that is why the manufacturer is starring specials to facilitate the importation of the model, since it is a vehicle I have yet to be manufactured in our territory. Thus, Europeans wanting to enjoy a great truck with off-road capabilities, find their way a little easier.

What at first was to represent a few minor tweaks to improve the previous version of the Dodge Ram, has become an entirely renovated, with great additions and increased capabilities through the progression of the manufacturer. As we indicated from Dodge, is a model made especially for Americans but with qualities sufficient to convince Europe.

Engines and performance
it’s good that there are these vehicles, given their large size can do much, but it must also have a powerful engine. Dodge has focused on getting good performance.

This has been made for the one hand, with a V6 engine Pentastar 3.6 l able to develop a power 309CV. It becomes more efficient V6 engine, achieving three seconds reducing the acceleration time from 0 to 100 km / h over the previous model.

But he has also used a new 5.7 l HEMI V8 engine with an output of 400hp, showing similar performance to the new Ford F-150. Also prominent in this case it’s better performance and improved efficiency.

Whichever engine you choose, we always have an automatic transmission to ensure the highest mechanical assembly operation at all times.

The Dodge Ram 1500 is the smaller version of the Ram range, though still far exceeds the size of any European or Asian pickup. He meets a large number of competitors like the Toyota Hilux 2012, showing a more aggressive approach. But there is none that has as high a performance at a price so affordable. In the U.S. the price of the Ram 1500 is around $ 21,000, in case you want to buy one, the price would not reach 30,000 euros, including imports from North America.

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2012 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Super Crew

The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Super Crew is the largest, most modern and most eye-grabbing off-road trucks on the road - and receives the latest model trucks this year a handful of updates and upgrades to keep it fresh.

As the line of Ford Raptor Super Crew expanded to include a new group of customers in the design of trucks in bold and unmatched capability off-road and adds the interests of power. For the last model year, Ford has Torsi differential forward, a future outside of the road was proposed camera and recorded a series of changes in the appearance of the truck inside and out.

Ford F-150 SVT Raptor  Super Crew Interior
As high-end trucks with relatively few options, should be no surprise that a standard 4.2-inch LCD screen, productivity in the middle of the dashboard indicators, which have a black face, red pointers and light ice blue lighting are integrated.

This screen comes from the recently released, newly designed super-trucks, but the Raptor, the screen offers a unique animation reception and, more importantly, the vehicle status information for important off-road parameters such as off-road mode, Hill Descent Control, electronic differential and drive settings with RSC (Roll Stability Control).

The display also provides information on the steering wheel angle and the angle of the vehicle on a slope during the off-road maneuvers. The menu is navigated through a five-way button on the wheel and is located between the tachometer and speedometer - require a minimum of distraction from the task at hand.

Other interior upgrades include a telescoping steering wheel, a headrest for the middle row seat and second inverter 110 volts on the center console.

All Raptors by a 6.2-liter V8, which is the same in the Harley-Davidson edition. When it was launched in 2010 in the life of the truck driven by a 5.4L V8 and a good performance but could not be of the grossest things F-150 V8. With 411 horsepower and 434 lb-ft of torque, gains power 6.2-liter’s massive 6200 + all pounds (2820 kg) to go with a bellowing roar, look at a Ford Mustang GT shoulder.

Not that the Raptor 2012 is faster, but it seems impossible that a large mastodon is a giant moving so quickly through the city and even better, indomitable in the raw material.


Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Super Crew, Naturally, the motors are only part of the equation. A large part of R & D was in a modified truck chassis. With 13.4 inches of usable travel rear suspension and 11.2 in the front, the Raptor promises to be an off-road capability.

The final component of the Raptor is connected to the bottom in the form of BF Goodrich All Terrain TA / KO 315/70-17 tires. Mounted on 17 inch wheels (with a new design for the model last year, also moved the wheel weights inside the wheels), these are 35 inch tires designed to run on and off road.

While there is no other truck, which the penalties of driving through the desert at speeds of three digits such as Raptor may be able to resist, are less hard-core off-road pickups, the Ram 2500 truck and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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2012 Ford F-150 Review

2012 Ford F-150. The American manufacturer, Ford has released this year some interesting models to formalize the new generation of cars. But still have not reached everyone. One model that has raised most interest and will be available in the markets from July is the new Ford F-150 pickup. This vehicle has always stood by their characteristics typical of American trucks, capable of offering commercial transportation services but also includes features enough to enjoy an authentic SUV. The drawback is that this vehicle has to be imported and the cost is increased.

The aesthetics of this terrain is spectacular, and throughout its history has always been a range of lines that have marked other manufacturer's models. With the launch of the new pickup, Ford is committed to meet all the requirements that U.S. citizens need when having a good tool for work and leisure, and consolidated sales leader as in past versions, the United States. The design and technology that gets the F-150 are completely new, including, we emphasize the MyFord system with voice activated controls and intensity HID headlamps.

Outside the vehicle, find new traits to achieve a harmony between modernity and the ultimate aggressive. The front grille has been enhanced to further radicalize his presence, and new grids have been built into the sides of the vehicle. Thus, the new F-150 acquires a unique personality. Follows completely different lines to those found in the new Ford Escape SUV called.

Engines and performance
as we have said, this model will be available from June, and some of its more technical details have been unveiled today. Among other things, we know with certainty that in its initial production, it will market the new Ford F-150 with four engines to choose from.

These are:
• 3.7l V6 Ti-VCT 302CV
• 3.5l Ecoboost V6 Ti-VCT 365CV
• 5.0l V8 360HP Ti-VCT
• 6.2l V8 411CV Ti-VCT

With this, we have to choose between four engines, all with large powers, which few models in the segment have them, especially if 411CV V8 engine. But the versions to choose will be much broader, because we can choose the type of cab (single cab, double cab or extra cab), the type of drive (4 × 4 or 4 × 2), in addition to the multitude of packages and extensions that the manufacturer usually provides us with all models, making it one of the most customizable vehicles according to the tastes and preferences of users.

With the new Ford F-150, the U.S. manufacturer competes among the largest in the sector, as the Japanese Toyota Hilux which has been renovated this year, and I already talked to him on more than one occasion.

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