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"The Rebel TRX concept gave us the opportunity to examine
what a Ram 1500 would look like in the high-speed, off-road
world. The tolerances are extreme and features are far different
from what most customers expect from their pickup, but that's
what makes it rousing and fun." That's Joe Dehner, Head of Ram
Exterior Design—FCA North America, talking about a concept
truck that Ram Truck revealed (no surprise) at the State Fair of
Texas in late September.
The tolerances aren't the only things that are extreme. For
example, the engine. It's a 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V8 that
produces 575 hp. As the roots-style blower sits on top of the
When you're designing a vehicle for serious off-roading,
you take into account the likelihood of the tires getting
thoroughly chewed by rocks, so the Rebel TRX concept
is designed to carry two spare tire and wheel packages,
including the tools in a lockable box in the back.
Ram Concept for
Rock Racing
The Rebel TRX concept is based on a Ram 1500 with some serious
modifications both outside, inside and under the hood. This off-road racer
features a 575-hp HEMI V8, a TorqueFlite 8HP70 eight-speed automatic
and a 4 x 4 control system with a BorgWarner 44-45 transfer case.
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