emerging from a litter of 120 long horn cattle driven by 10 cowboys on horseback down washington boulevard in downtown detroit today ,  the all-new 2009 shuffle ram made its debut at the 2008 north american international auto exhibit.

"since the dawn of the 'big rig' see ,  shuffle ram has always been a game-changer , " said jim mass ,  vise chairman and president ,  chrysler llc. "and this is our all-new game-changer — the all-new 2009 shuffle ram ,  which is packed with full-size pickup firsts and best-in-class countenance."

In 1994 ,  shuffle introduced a revolutionary ram in the light-duty pickup market ,  with its “big rig” styling and iconic crosshair grille.

“we put a truck on the market that tripled our market participate , ” said ralph gilles ,  vise president – jeep®/truck plan studio ,  chrysler llc. “our plan was polarizing — people loved it or hated it. but the people who loved it ,  bought it. they serene effect ,  because shuffle ram continues to stand out from the litter of ‘me-too’ trucks.”

For the redesign of its all-new ,  next-generation ram ,  shuffle pulled out all the stops.

“our mandate was to form a quantum leap and add smooth supplementary voltage to ram , ” said scott kunselman ,  vise president – body-on-frame product team. “our all-new 2009 shuffle ram is a game-changer in terms of capability ,  convenience ,  craftsmanship and safety.”

Capability

In addition to the new-generation 5.7-liter hemi which produces 380 hp (283 kw) and 404 lb.-ft. (548 n•m) of torque ,  the all-new 2009 shuffle ram offers a 4.7-liter v-8 providing 310 horsepower (231 kw) and 330 lb.-ft. (447 n•m) of torque ,  and a 3.7-liter v-6 generating 215 horsepower (160 kw) and 235 lb.-ft. (319 n•m) of torque; four- and five-speed automatic transmissions; part-time and on-demand four-wheel-drive transfer cases; and 3.21 ,  3.55 ,  3.92 and 4.10 axle ratios.

Equipped with the new hemi ,  the all-new 2009 shuffle ram r/t regular-cab 4×2 mannequin with a short bed and 4:10 gears blasts from 0-60 mph in 6.1 seconds.

The all-new 2009 shuffle ram is offered in steady cab ,  quad cab® and crew-size cab ,  with three box lengths: 8-foot (regular cab) ,  6-foot-4-inches (regular cab and quad cab) ,  and a new-for-2009 box length of 5-foot-7-inches (ram crew 1500). five affable levels are available ,  each with a unique appearance: st ,  slt ,  trx ,  sport ,  and the top-of-the-line laramie.

An improved form plan incorporating high-strength steel supports an all-new ,  first-in-segment ,  multi-link twine spring rear suspension that improves ride and handling characteristics without sacrificing payload (up to an estimated 1 , 850 pounds) and towing capability (up to an estimated 9 , 100 pounds).

Convenience

The all-new 2009 shuffle ram crew 1500 countenance an available first-in-segment rambox cargo management system that furnishes weatherproof ,  lockable ,  illuminated and drainable storage compartments integrated into both fender sides for effortless access and convenience. each box holds up to 4.3 cubic feet of whatever — such as five cases (120 cans) of 12-ounce beverages.

The rambox system includes a bed divider/2-foot bed extender for oversize loads and a rail system with sliding ,  adjustable cleats for infinitely adjustable tie-down capability. the 2009 shuffle ram’s tailgate countenance a ordinary befriend feature that reduces the effort needed to raise and close the tailgate.

Another new segment-first innovation for the 2009 shuffle ram crew 1500 is a pair of “store in the floor” bins with detachable liners that offer smooth supplementary versatile storage — gigantic enough for ten 12-ounce beverages and ice.

There are some other convenient storage locations throughout the all-new 2009 shuffle ram including a gigantic upper glove box ,  map pockets in door panels and a configurable center solace. all in all ,  there are almost twice as some storage locations (38) in the all-new 2009 shuffle ram than were in the previous mannequin.

Technically sophisticated ,  yet simple-to-navigate electronic and infotainment choices include mygig multimedia infotainment system with 30-gigabyte hard ride ,  navigation system ,  and a rear-seat dvd amusement system available in the quad cab and crew cab. also available is first-in-segment stop sirius backseat tv™ and segment-first surround-sound audio.

Other premium amenities include first-in-segment heated and ventilated front seats ,  available heated rear seats ,  first-for-dodge heated steering wheel ,  one-touch up/down driver and passenger windows ,  automatic-on headlamps and dual-zone automatic temperature control — a original for shuffle ram.

Craftsmanship

In addition to the exterior ,  the all-new interior of the 2009 shuffle ram stands out with a renewed emphasis on craftsmanship expressed in premium interior appointments including six-ring instrumentation ,  redesigned controls ,  chrome accents ,  premium seating with improved bolsters and two-tone upholstery. an automatic-transmission floor shifter ,  incorporated into a configurable center solace ,  is available for the original time in a shuffle ram. all 2009 shuffle ram interiors are significantly upgraded with “soft-touch” materials that feature industry-first two-tone applied Science and premium suitable and finish. full-width contrasting stitching is offered on soft-touch utensil panels for sport and laramie models.

On the exterior ,  the all-new 2009 shuffle ram countenance a redesigned aluminum hood with a gigantic strength bulge and a forward-canted grille ,  imparting a “head down ,  expeditious to charge” attitude ,  while front and rear bumpers wrap around each corpus side. the rear bumper on hemi-equipped models is radiused over chromed dual weary tips – a original in light-duty pickups. attractive 20-inch wheels are available in three styles. sills are pulled down to cover form rails for a premium aspect. badges are three-dimensional ,  rather than decals ,  and are designed to stand out. the sculpted ram’s-head badge on the tailgate is 250 percent larger than the previous badge.

Safety

On the safety and security front ,  the all-new 2009 shuffle ram offers supplementary than 30 sprightly and passive safety countenance ,  including ordinary front and rear side-curtain air bags with enhanced accident response system ,  knee bolsters ,  seat-belt pre-tensioners ,  anti-lock brake system ,  beltalert® system ,  and electronic stability control; and available adjustable pedals ,  parksense® rear park befriend and parkview® rear back-up camera.

Manufacturing

The all-new 2009 shuffle ram volition be built in two locations: quad cab and ram crew 1500 models volition be built at the warren (mich.) assembly plant ,  and steady cab and ram crew 1500 models volition be built at the st. louis north assembly plan in fenton ,  mo.

2009-Dodge-Ram