Most American pickup trucks have 3- or 4-digit indexes indicating their maximum payload capacity.
For example, for the Dodge RAM 1500 Hemi, it means half a ton, 2500 – 0.75 tons, and 3500 – one ton. A similar system is used in the designations of Chevrolet/GMC.
Description of the Dodge RAM 1500 Hemi LARAMIE Quad Cab
In 2003, the Dodge Ram 1500 model was upgraded. The modernization of the 2500 and 3500 models, which included the return of the Hemi engine, known as the “Hemi Magnum”, was scheduled for the following year.
Many Americans consider a pickup truck to be a type of sports car that can be used for work in their spare time.
Among such drivers, the Hemi Magnum engine is exceptionally popular. “Hemi” is an abbreviation for “Hemispherical Combustion Chamber”. It was this type of engine that brought fame to two generations of Chrysler – 1951-1958 and 1966-1971 – as powerful cars.
The “new old” Hemi had the following characteristics: a displacement of 5.7 liters, V-shaped, 8-cylinder, one camshaft.
Its power was 350 hp, surpassing not only the competitors, but also the 8-cylinder Magnum V10, which equipped previous generations.
Currently, the Hemi Magnum is offered as an option in the Dodge Ram 1500 Hemi Magnum modification. The Ram 1500 Hemi model is available with 2- and 4-door cabs. There are options with all-wheel and rear-wheel drive. Thanks to its lightweight body and powerful engine, it has unique speed characteristics.
