Car Guy Magazine Car Guy Magazine Issue 1014 | Page 33

A TRULY
IMPRESSIVE
VEHICLE

R

am’s Power Wagon is
actually what you get when
a regular heavy-duty pickup
truck is upgraded for some
serious off-road challenges.
The Power Wagon version
of the Ram 2500 truck has
established itself as a proper
hard-working machine designed for the
most difficult terrains. A lifted suspension,
off-road tires and a front winch are the
features that set it apart from a normal Crew
Cab. Of course, except for the conscpicuous
exterior, this sort of vehicle requires a bigger
and more powerful engine as well. The 2015
Ram 2500 Power Wagon boasts a brand
new powertrain under its hood.
The last year’s 5.7-liter V8 will be replaced
by a 6.4-liter Hemi V8, the same type of
engine found in a Dodge Charger SRT8. The
2015 Ram 2500 Power Wagon will have 410
horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque
at its disposal, which is considerably higher
than last year’s 383 hp and 400 lb-ft. The
transmission will stay the same six-speed
automatic. The top speed of the new Power
Wagon is 85.6 mph, while the acceleration
from 0 to 60 mph takes 8.5 seconds. The
all-new suspension comes 2 inches higher
than usual, with Bilstein shock absorbers.
The standard 17-inch wheels get 33-inch off-

road tires. With 14.5 inches of ground
clearance, the Power Wagon will be
able to enter 30 inches of standing
water, which is a quite impressive
capability. Also, the towing capacity
will reach an outstanding 11,000
pounds