CHRYSLER GROUP
2008 |
Missouri Man Wins All-new 2009 Dodge Ram
After Accepting Ram Challenge
Auburn Hills,
Mich. , Nov 5, 2008 - After comparing trucks this August at the Ram Challenge
Test Drive in St. Louis, Adam Brittengham, 22, of Montgomery City, Mo., is
the winner of an all-new 2009 Dodge Ram, courtesy of Chrysler Financial and
Chrysler LLC.
 More than 11,000 consumers in 12 cities took part
in the Ram Challenge Test Drive. Participants received an early look at the
2009 Dodge Ram before it arrived in dealer showrooms and were able to test
drive the Ram, and its competition, on challenging on- and off-road courses.
While participating in Ram Challenge Test Drives, consumers could enter the
sweepstakes to win a new truck. “The all-new Dodge Ram is a game-changer
in the highly competitive truck market,” said Mike Accavitti, Director
– Dodge Marketing, Chrysler LLC. “More than 11,000 consumers accepted
the challenge to test the all-new Ram against its competition, and Adam is
driving away with the ultimate prize – a new truck valued at $38,500.”
Brittengham is selecting his 2009 Dodge Ram from Century Chrysler Dodge Jeep
in Wentzville, Mo. |
About Dodge Ram
The all-new 2009 Dodge Ram includes more than 35 new or improved features
when compared to the previous light-duty Dodge Ram. These features include:
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Dodge Ram’s first-ever crew-cab-size model
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First-in-segment coil-spring, five-link rear suspension fitted to a solid
rear axle provides the required towing and payload capability, with ride
and handling unexpected in a pickup truck
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New 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 provides more horsepower (390 hp) and torque
(407 lb.-ft.), with increased fuel economy (20 mpg on the 4x2 model)
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Best-in-class aerodynamics – .387 Cd – helps improve fuel economy
and performance
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First-in-segment RamBox™ cargo management system includes versatile,
weatherproof, lockable, illuminated, drainable storage bins; pickup bed dividers;
two-foot bed extender; and cargo rail system with sliding, adjustable cleats
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First-in-segment, factory-installed four-inch dual exhaust styled dramatically
into the rear bumper
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First-in-segment store-in-the-floor bins
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Nearly twice as many storage bins (42) than the previous model (26)
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Thirty-five safety and security technologies, including standard front and
rear side-curtain air bags, four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
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Significantly upgraded interiors with segment-first surround-sound audio
system and live SIRIUS Backseat TV™
About Dodge Brand
With a U.S. market share of 6.2 percent, Dodge is Chrysler LLC’s
best-selling brand and the sixth largest nameplate in the U.S. automotive
market. In 2007, Dodge sold more than 1.3 million vehicles in the global
market.
Chrysler Financial
Chrysler Financial offers automotive financial products and services to both
dealers and consumers of Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge vehicles in the U.S.,
Canada, Mexico and Venezuela. In addition, it offers vehicle wholesale and
retail financing to more than 3,600 Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge dealers. Nearly
three million drivers in the United States enjoy the benefits of financing
with Chrysler Financial. Chrysler Financial has an employee base of 4,000
and supports a global portfolio of $70 billion. For more information, visit
corp. chryslerfinancial.com. |
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| Chrysler LLC, November 05,
2008 |
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