Ram Truck announced that the 2016 Cummins 6.7L engine calibration will allow the diesel inline-six to hit a best-in-class 900 lb-ft of torque. The 2015 Cummins 6.7L in the Ram heavy-duty truck already held the king’s crown for best in class torque of 865 lb-ft, beating out the Second Place 6.7L Ford Power Stroke, which delivers 860 lb-ft of torque. If Ford Super Duty fanboys weren’t already wincing, they are surely squirming now.

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The 2016 Ram 3500 is currently the triple-crown leader with best-in-class power, towing capacity, and payload capacity. Ram already held the tow-capacity title at 30,000 pounds. The max SAE J2807-spec tow rating for the 2016 Ram 3500 1-ton truck has been bumped up to 31,210 pounds, beating the closest competitor by more than 4,000 pounds. Ram 3500 Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) was increased to a best-in-class 39,100 pounds. The Ram 3/4-ton is also a class leader with up to 17,980 pounds of SAE J2807-spec tow capacity. Currently, Ram Truck is the only automaker to align with the SAE J2807 tow rating standards across its entire pickup line. The current 6.4L Hemi V-8 gas-powered Ram 3500 maintains the best-in-class payload of 7,390 pounds for 2016.

In a time when it seems like some manufacturers simply sprinkle fairy dust on a vehicle to increase capability, Ram had to make some changes to the rear axle of the 2016 3500 to meet the new demands. The 11.8-inch AAM rear axle now features 16 ring gear bolts instead of 12. The differential case was also upgraded with stronger material.

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Ram is currently maintaining leadership in all three top pickup segments. Along with the new heavy-duty towing and payload accolades, the 1/2-ton Ram 1500 3.0L EcoDiesel is the two-year best-in-class fuel economy champion at 29 mpg.

The first 2016 Ram heavy-duty trucks are slated to roll off the assembly line in the third quarter of 2015. Pricing for the 2016 Ram 2500 starts at $31,485, plus a $1,195 destination fee. Pricing for the 2016 3500 starts at $31,990, along with $1,195 for destination.