From Allpar about HO challenger

[alphamalert]

Sorry if this has already been posted but i was reading about the 09 1500 Ram and caught this little quote at the end that peaked my interest.


Hemidakota added:

“The Hemi engine has four size variable what I was told. The one to watch is the HO version of the Challenger - not the SRT.”


Also from the same article
"A new version of the HEMI V8 in the Ram 1500 will debut in 2009. It will grow slightly in displacement, probably to a 5.9L or 6.1L configuration. The new engine will feature next generation MDS, a 3-valve per cylinder configuration, and variable valve timing. The new HEMI should put out best in class power (somewhere around the 400 horsepower mark). Towing capacity should be over 10,500 lb. Engines should be equipped with 6-speed automatics, as well as the two lesser engines with 6-speed manual transmissions."

Does this mean that the R/T could come standard with next gen MDS and 400 ponies?

[Cuda340]

Originally Posted by alphamalert

Sorry if this has already been posted but i was reading about the 09 1500 Ram and caught this little quote at the end that peaked my interest.



Hemidakota added:

“The Hemi engine has four size variable what I was told. The one to watch is the HO version of the Challenger - not the SRT.”


Also from the same article
"A new version of the HEMI V8 in the Ram 1500 will debut in 2009. It will grow slightly in displacement, probably to a 5.9L or 6.1L configuration. The new engine will feature next generation MDS, a 3-valve per cylinder configuration, and variable valve timing. The new HEMI should put out best in class power (somewhere around the 400 horsepower mark). Towing capacity should be over 10,500 lb. Engines should be equipped with 6-speed automatics, as well as the two lesser engines with 6-speed manual transmissions."

Does this mean that the R/T could come standard with next gen MDS and 400 ponies?

That's interesting, could the R/T Challenger have 400 hp and the SRT 500+ hp (6.4 L)?

[Cuda340]

This information was also found on the same allpar.com thread:

"...the mule 5.7s here were pushing over 400-HP. Even the 6.1 will receive some updating for better MPG and more HP/TQ."