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Ram released their specs for Ecodiesel; 260hp/480lbft. It can likely be assumed that this is what the Gladiator will get.
What I think is interesting is that this engine will need to bump up to the ZF 8HP70 transmission to handle to torque, not the 850RE that has been available in the Gladiator and JL's. Also take note that FCA does not build the 8HP70 transmission, it is built directly by ZF so it is truly a ZF sourced unit, not a ZF licensed design built and modified by FCA.
What would also be fantastic is if this 8HP70 is the new Gen 3 unit which has wider total spread of the gear ratios. This should yield better, optimized fuel economy. This coupled with TONS of torque would make this fantastic to drive. I have a 2014 WK2 with Hemi and the 8HP70 and it is already a great combo. I can't imagine having all that extra torque of the diesel in the JT.
What I think is interesting is that this engine will need to bump up to the ZF 8HP70 transmission to handle to torque, not the 850RE that has been available in the Gladiator and JL's. Also take note that FCA does not build the 8HP70 transmission, it is built directly by ZF so it is truly a ZF sourced unit, not a ZF licensed design built and modified by FCA.
What would also be fantastic is if this 8HP70 is the new Gen 3 unit which has wider total spread of the gear ratios. This should yield better, optimized fuel economy. This coupled with TONS of torque would make this fantastic to drive. I have a 2014 WK2 with Hemi and the 8HP70 and it is already a great combo. I can't imagine having all that extra torque of the diesel in the JT.
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