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Looking for the perfect combination of capable
strength and outstanding efficiencies of
operation? The 2014 factory built Ram 2500 CNG
(Compressed Natural Gas) Heavy Duty pickup
delivers. This modified 5.7-liter HEMI
®
V8 powerplant
seamlessly burns either unleaded gas or CNG —
and with CNG increasingly available (and priced
20 to 30 percent less than gas) — this Ram is the
green solution. With the comprehensive Electronic
Stability Control
(3)
(ESC) system
ensuring outstanding
control, maneuverability and handling, the 2014 Ram
2500 CNG also gets a major upgrade in suspension
systems. New front and rear suspensions are
augmented by an all-new available rear Air
Suspension System, giving this dual-fuel pickup
an extra boost in comfort, cargo-carrying capability
and road manners.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Ram 2500 CNG models come equipped with a transferable
5-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty
(4)
Legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V8 is calibrated for dual-fuel operation, with
modified internal engine components, hardened valves and valve
seats, and specially designed spark plugs — all factory-installed
Proven 66RFE 6-speed automatic transmission
All components, engineering and production carry OEM-quality
distinction: rigorous design and production, with installation
factory-sourced and -completed, ensuring minimal order-to-
delivery time frames
Dual-fuel operation is seamless and automatic; no operator or
driver operation is required
Mileage for CNG is nearly identical to conventional unleaded
gasoline; costs for CNG are currently (and are predicted to remain)
some 20 to 30 percent lower than the average price of gasoline
Ram 2500 CNG features two specialized, ultra-strong CNG tanks
contained in a 50-ksi steel box
CNG volume is the equivalent of 18 gallons of gasoline; projected
range of operation from CNG is estimated at 255 miles
(8)
32-gallon unleaded gas tank boosts driving range to an estimated
448 miles
(8)
— Available
Range of operation from all fuels with the standard 8-gallon gas
tank is estimated at 367 miles
(8)
Range of operation from all fuels with the available 32-gallon gas
tank is estimated at 703 miles
(8)
Ram 2500 CNG is manufactured in Tradesman and SLT trim levels
New three-link front suspension — Standard
New rear link/coil spring suspension — Standard
New rear Air Suspension System — Available
Manual part-time transfer case — Standard on Tradesman
Electronic part-time transfer case — Standard on SLT
Class V hitch receiver — Standard
Maximum Capabilities: 7,230 lb. towing; 1,400 lb. payload
Integrated 4- and 7-pin trailer wiring harness — Standard
All fuel inlet ports in the same location
SAFETY & SECURITY
Comprehensive ESC System
(3)
— Standard
Multistage front air bags
(2)
— Standard
Supplemental side-curtain air bags
(2)
— Standard
Supplemental side-seat air bags
(2)
— Standard
Electronic Trailer Brake Controller — Standard on SLT,
available on Tradesman
Advanced high-strength steel for the CNG
system — Standard
*Based on 2013 vehicle specifications.