The Dodge Ram has typically emphasized sportiness in a truck, a trend which began with the introduction of the second generation Ram in 1994. The 360 powered Ram Sport laid the foundation, with trimlines like the SS/T, and when the SRT-10 Ram was introduced, it put a whole new meaning to the term “sport truck”. Since the demise of this V10 monster, Dodge lovers have pled for a new sporty truck, and the new Dodge Ram R/T Concept is exactly what many are hoping for with the redesigned Ram.
The heart of the Ram R/T Concept is the 5.7L Hemi, now offering 390 horsepower in normal (non-concept use) form. To the stock engine, a Mopar performance cat-back exhaust system have been added, adding some power (no modified numbers have been given) and a nice throaty rumble. Ive also seen some sources make mention of a Mopar cold air intake kit, and while the hood was never open, at one point I took the liberty of opening the hood myself and it was just a basic 5.7L Hemi with the stock intake system.
That power is sent to the wheels by means of an automatic transmission with a high stall speed converter and 4.10 ratio gears, and according to Ma Mopar, the Ram R/T can hit 60 in about five and a half seconds…a 0-60 that would likely put it in the low to mid 14 second range, although I suspect that a wheel/tire change would surely put this truck into the 13s.
The key design theme of the Dodge Ram R/T Concept was to make a sport truck based on styling cues from the new Dodge Challenger, which is fairly obvious, especially in the front. The “power bulge” hood with carbon fiber accents is a direct take-off of the Challenger, right down to the stripes and air inlets. The body colored grille with black inserts, along with the darkened headlights gives the truck a menacing look, and the front fascia definitely supports the “road and track” theme. A hard tonneau with a integrated molded wing give the Ram R/T a very “race truck” look, and while the big wheels and tires look great, I suspect these to be a limiting factor in the trucks performance, although for street use, the huge five star wheels are a great touch.
The inside of the Dodge Ram R/T Concept has been modified by adding a set of Katzkin leather seats, and matching B5 Blue accents around the shifter, center stack, vents, doors, and steering wheel pull together the whole package.
"Before I was old enough to walk, my dad was taking me to various types of racing events, from local drag racing to the Daytona 500," says Patrick Rall, a lifetime automotive expert, diehard Dodge fan, and respected auto journalist for over 10 years. "He owned a repair shop and had a variety of performance cars when I was young, but by the time I was 16, he was ready to build me my first drag car – a 1983 Dodge Mirada that ran low 12s. I spent 10 years traveling around the country, racing with my dad by my side. While we live in different areas of the country, my dad still drag races at 80 years old in the car that he built when I was 16 while I race other vehicles, including my 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and my 1972 Dodge Demon 340.
"Although I went to college for accounting, my time in my dad’s shop growing up allowed me the knowledge to spend time working as a mechanic before getting my accounting degree, at which point I worked in the office of a dealership group. While I was working in the accounting world, I continued racing and taking pictures of cars at the track. Over time, I began showing off those pictures online and that led to my writing.
"Ten years ago, I left the accounting world to become a full-time automotive writer and I am living proof that if you love what you do, you will never “work” a day in your life," adds Rall, who has clocked in time as an auto mechanic, longtime drag racer and now automotive journalist who contributes to nearly a dozen popular auto websites dedicated to fellow enthusiasts.
"I love covering the automotive industry and everything involved with the job. I was fortunate to turn my love of the automotive world into a hobby that led to an exciting career, with my past of working as a mechanic and as an accountant in the automotive world provides me with a unique perspective of the industry.
"My experience drag racing for more than 20 years coupled with a newfound interest in road racing over the past decade allows me to push performance cars to their limit, while my role as a horse stable manager gives me vast experience towing and hauling with all of the newest trucks on the market today.
The Dodge Ram has typically emphasized sportiness in a truck, a trend which began with the introduction of the second generation Ram in 1994. The 360 powered Ram Sport laid the foundation, with trimlines like the SS/T, and when the SRT-10 Ram was introduced, it put a whole new meaning to the term “sport truck”. Since the demise of this V10 monster, Dodge lovers have pled for a new sporty truck, and the new Dodge Ram R/T Concept is exactly what many are hoping for with the redesigned Ram.
The heart of the Ram R/T Concept is the 5.7L Hemi, now offering 390 horsepower in normal (non-concept use) form. To the stock engine, a Mopar performance cat-back exhaust system have been added, adding some power (no modified numbers have been given) and a nice throaty rumble. Ive also seen some sources make mention of a Mopar cold air intake kit, and while the hood was never open, at one point I took the liberty of opening the hood myself and it was just a basic 5.7L Hemi with the stock intake system. 
The key design theme of the Dodge Ram R/T Concept was to make a sport truck based on styling cues from the new Dodge Challenger, which is fairly obvious, especially in the front. The “power bulge” hood with carbon fiber accents is a direct take-off of the Challenger, right down to the stripes and air inlets. The body colored grille with black inserts, along with the darkened headlights gives the truck a menacing look, and the front fascia definitely supports the “road and track” theme. A hard tonneau with a integrated molded wing give the Ram R/T a very “race truck” look, and while the big wheels and tires look great, I suspect these to be a limiting factor in the trucks performance, although for street use, the huge five star wheels are a great touch.
The inside of the Dodge Ram R/T Concept has been modified by adding a set of Katzkin leather seats, and matching B5 Blue accents around the shifter, center stack, vents, doors, and steering wheel pull together the whole package.