Drivetrain Options
The engineers responsible for creating the new Ram 1500 did an exceptional job, by increasing its capabilities by mixing many concepts. It has many upgrades from the 2020 Ram 1500, like a new engine option, and better trims.
The 2021 Ram 1500 has a wide range of engine options, unlike some old Ram generations. For instance, you can choose a 3.6-liter V6 engine with a 305 horsepower or a 3.6-liter V6, which comes with eTorque that uses electric power to operate the truck's engine.
These are not the only engine options to choose for the 2021 Ram 1500, however. The largest engine available is a 5.7-liter HEMI® V8. It delivers 395 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque. Moreover, it also includes a hybrid system that can use electricity, but it is optional.
Additionally, our team at Shelbyville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, serving Jeffersontown and Louisville, suggests that it would be best for you to do extensive research on the engine that would be best for your needs. For starters, the all-new TRX comes with the 702-horsepower Hellcat engine. The Hellcat engine is paired to an automatic transmission, and it also makes it possible to use a four-wheel driving option, which boosts the truck's performance.
Capability
Lyndon drivers know that they can depend on the Ram 1500 to handle the toughest jobs for work and for play. Whether you're hooking up a trailer for your landscaping business or a boat to head out to the lake for a day of fishing, you can count on the 2021 Ram 1500 to tow your trailers with ease and reliability. The available 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 engine pushes out an impressive 480 pound-feet of torque, which is good for a massive 12,560 pounds of towing capacity.
Get more done with greater ease using the available multifunction tailgate. This advanced tailgate opens with a 60/40 split to allow easier access to the whole bed for those items that are all the way at the back. It also folds down like a conventional tailgate. Need extra storage? Use the Rambox cargo management system built into the sides of the bed.