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RHO with R6 replaces TRX with V8. The end of a legend!

2024-04-26
RHO with R6 replaces TRX with V8. The end of a legend!

Do you remember the crazy RAM TRX? This is his successor. It's officially called the RAM 1500 RHO, and it inherited a great suspension and durable design from its big brother. Instead, the cylinders under the hood are gone here.

RAM has long delayed the creation of a Ford F-150 Raptor equivalent. Only the TRX model stood up to this crazy pickup with a blue oval. However, its history was very short, as it lasted only a dozen months on the market. However, this does not mean that Stellantis did not develop this gap. The place of TRX has now taken up RAM 1500 RHO.

It's safe to say that it has everything its predecessor offered - except for one thing. The engine has changed here, as the V8 has given way to an inline six. However, there is also good information in this. RHO's price is noticeably lower, and its availability will be much greater.

RAM 1500 RHO 2024. What the brand's flagship pickup offers?

The Americans make no secret of the fact that it is almost a high-performance machine that feels best off paved trails. RAM went here with the proven along the path trodden by Ford. So they opted for combative styling, a reinforced structure and an advanced suspension that feels great off the asphalt.

The key to success is shock absorbers Bilstein Black Hawk e2, which compensate for pitting and ensure a smooth breakout. This allows you to drive fast over bumps without losing traction. The Americans also strengthened the car's frame and rebuilt the bridges to increase suspension travel.

Besides, here we have an active BorgWarner differential, a transfer case with reducer and a Dana60 axle at the rear with floating hub bearings.

Also new is the 3.0 engine under the hood. It's an inline six from the Hurricane family, here offered in a "High-Output" version. It generates 540 hp, which is a decent figure in a car like this. The unit's weight is also a big advantage, dropping by nearly 70 kilograms. This improved the distribution of masses and meant that when jumping in the dunes we do not have the "diving" effect of the front loaded with V8s.

RAM 1500 RHO is also much cheaper than its predecessor. Its prices start at $71,990 in the US. Thus, we are talking about a difference of nearly $30,000, which will be felt by every buyer. The RHO offers complete equipment as standard, with advanced multimedia, an additional screen for the front passenger and leather and alcantara upholstery.

Source: https://autogaleria.en/ram-1500-rho-to-answer-raptor-has-only-more-cylinders

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