A source at Ram has confirmed that the next generation of the 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 will offer at least one eight-speed automatic transmission. This is expected to boost fuel economy by about five percent over the current model, but it’s unclear just how much this will add to the window sticker.

At this time, the likelihood of an eight-speed transmission in a Ram HD truck is “low” – at least for that 2013/2014 time line. Still, the source said that an 8-speed was likely in an HD truck at some point

When compared to the current five-speed transmission available on the Ram 1500, the new eight-speed’s additional gears will better utilize the V-8 Ram’s substantial horsepower and torque. Shorter low gears are also expected to address dissatisfaction with the Ram’s current transmission ratios, and increase its competitiveness in towing and acceleration

2013 Dodge Ram 1500, the elegant styling and powertrain updates include revisions are expected to be a modest makeover. The second is a new V-6, a version of parent-company Chrysler's 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 should contain

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2013 Dodge Ram 1500 Release Date

The 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 will go on sale in fall September 2012.