Performance Review: Dodge Ram Sport RT - [2009]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Dodge Ram Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Dodge Ram Sport RT is the 5 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2009. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2010 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 Super Sport and the 2010 Hennessey Venom GT 6.2L V8.This particular Dodge Ram has a 5654cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Ram shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Ram's Rear Wheel Drive, Pickup combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2172 kgs (4788 lbs) this makes the Dodge Ram Sport RT in the same weight category as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Dodge Ram shares the same bhp with the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp)

In terms of power the 5654cc 16V V8 engine produces 390 bhp (290 kW) @ 5600 rpm similar to the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp) or the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (395 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 390 lb-ft (528.7 Nm) @ 5600 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Dodge Ram you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2009 Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 (204.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Dodge Ram.

The Dodge Ram has a Power to weight ratio of 179.5 bhp per ton and 179.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2009 Ram competing with the 2009 Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 (204.4 bhp per ton) or the 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351 5.7 V8 (204.3 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Dodge Ram generating around 179.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2011 Lotus Evora S IPS 3.5 V8 (204.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 1964 Ford Thunderbird 390 Convertible 4th Gen. (204.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.9 secs, this made the Dodge Ram Sport RT as fast as the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (5.70 secs) the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Wagon (5.70 secs) the 2016 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi 2.0 Turbo Clubsport (5.70 secs) the or the 2014 Abarth 695 Biposto 1.4 Turbo (5.70 secs). This Dodge Ram Sport RT is also faster than the 2021 KIA K5 GT 2.5 Turbo (5.80 secs) the 2020 Toyota Camry TRD 3.5 V6 (5.80 secs) the 2017 Seat Leon ST Cupra 300 DSG (5.80 secs) the and the 2017 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 280 (5.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Ram and the 2006 BMW Z4 3.0si Sport 2d

When talking about the performance of the Dodge Ram on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.58 secs @ 93.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2006 BMW Z4 3.0si Sport 2d (14.52 secs), the 1984 BMW 6 Series M635 CSi E24 (14.53 secs), and the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i 3.0 Cabrio Turbo F23 (14.53 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2009 version of the Dodge Ram Sport RT has a maximum speed of 0mph.

Top Speed of the 2009 Ram equals the 1953 Ford F-100 4.5 V8 (65 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2009 Dodge Ram Sport RT then how about the 1953 Ford F-100 4.5 V8 (65 mph), the 1992 Hummer H1 6.2 V8 4 Door (68 mph), or the 1961 Renault 4 L Export (70 mph).

Related Links:

2009 Ram Rivals List.

A Brief History of Dodge

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