Next gen. 2500/3500

[Bob W]

I was at the Big E this weekend (a state fair in MA) and saw the new 1500 and talked to the PR guy about the 2500 through 5500--yes, 5500 trucks. here's what he said:

- the 2500/3500 will come out in August/Sept. of 2002, as 2003

- the Cummins will leap frog Ford and GM in power

- Cummins will be around for a "long time"--- his words

- the trucks will take their style from the new 1500 and the Power Wagon concept

- there will be an Allison or Mercedes auotmatic

- Dana will be the axle

- the 4500/5500 will come out later, as a 2004, most likely under the Freightliner name plate

There was a Power Wagon on display, that truck is awesome. I'm trying to get my wife perceptive to trading in the 2001 for the 2003 next year, but all I hear is: "you just bought a new truck. "

Any advice on how to get through to her? I mentioned more room for the kids, and that may be the approach to take. I hope this info is helpful.

 

[Sregorb]

The info is helpful! Especially the "- the 2500/3500 will come out in August/Sept. of 2002, as 2003" line. My "fam" is holding their ground on the need for 4 independant doors and the room inside so I'm waiting anxiously for the 2003.....

Although everything I've seen on the "new" ISB will be less power than the Ford/GM?!?!?



Brian

 

[Bob W]

check out www.car-truck.com according to them, the new Cummins could have as much as 545 ft-lb of torque