39 P0E 0,175 whal Ram engines redesigned for ‘92 ‘-"hod’ï¬nnumrm- gines used in Dodge Trucks have Chrysler‘s 3.9â€"litre Vâ€"6 and 5.2 limv-aeuinu-'-anihbhin pickups, Dodge vans wagons and the fullâ€"size Dodge Ramcharger sport/utility vehicle â€"â€" have undergone major redeâ€" signs for 1992 that significantly enhance their perfrmance. Avain thera‘s AHam‘" Again,. there‘s & Ram Tough purpose. Chrysler‘s 1992 Dodge the way from frontâ€"wheelâ€"drive minivans on two wheelbases to up through the burly Ramcharger working fullâ€"sized Dodge Ram pickups, vans and wagons. Dodge trucks torque output from redesigned Dodge 8.9â€"litre Vâ€"6 and 5.2â€"litre Vâ€"8 truck engines for 1992 result in a major upgrade of driveâ€"lines in all trucks and vans utilizing nated Dodge "Magnums," these engines are available in 1992 Dodge Dakota and Dodge Ram pickups, Dodge Ram vans and wagons and the Dodge Ramâ€" charger sport/utility vehicle. The changes represent an 80 to 85 per cent redesign of both engines. Most of the performance improvement in the two engines â€" both of which now feature sequential multiâ€"point fuel injecâ€" tion â€" is due to the redesign of and cylinder heads. CTIO N Horsepower and torque for both theâ€"3.9 L and 5.2 L engines have increased dramatically. For 1992, the 3.9 L Vâ€"6 engine is rated at 180 horsepower at 4800 rpm, with a peak 225 pound/feet of torque at 8200 rpm. These performance figures are up substantially from the 125 horsepower and 195 lb./ft. of torque for the 1991 version of this engine. The 5.2 L Vâ€"8 engine has a peak 230 horsepower at 4800 rpm, along with 280 pound/ feet of torque at 3000 rpm. In its 1991 configuration, the 5.2 L engine produced 170 horsepower and 260 lb. ft. of torque. Two fiveâ€"speed manual transâ€" another with expanded product application â€" have been added, ‘ MOtOrS (579) 555â€"5000 U â€" THE ULTIMATE DRIVING EXPERIENCE. â€"â€"@ ~TWO BARW SEDANS: TH.Eâ€"3 2 5) AND THE NEW 318 i. PERFECTLY BALANCED. WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 1992 â€" PAGE 13 Dodge Dakota midâ€"size pickups and Dodge Ram vans and wagons previously used only in selected powered by the 3.9 L Magnum Vâ€" 6 engine now have a heavier duty Jeep vehicles. â€" For 1992, Chrysler‘s A518 heavyâ€"duty fourâ€"speed automatic 5.2 L Magnum Vâ€"8 engine on all trucks, as well as fullâ€"size Dodge 1992 Dodge Ram Pickups In addition to the major powertâ€" rain improvements described earâ€" lier, Dodge Ram fullâ€"size pickup trucks for 1992 offer a number of new appearance and convenience wider model application for 1992, _ Dodge Ram pickups for 1992 as well as significant internal retain their handsome frontâ€"end improvements to the transmis styling with a bold, crossbar FROM $25,700. Bâ€"K MOTORS 485 King St. North Waterioo, Ont. _ / with the Directory service guide New wheel trim rings are opâ€" tional on Dodge Ram 250 and 350 models with single rear wheels, and a new ‘"Sport" steering wheel with speed control buttons is optionally available. Hardâ€"working Dodge Ram fullâ€" size pickups are available in Ram 150 models on 115â€"inch and 131â€" inch wheelbases with 6.5â€"foot and eightâ€"foot cargo box lengths; and grille design. All 1992 Dodge Ram pickups feature new chrome grilles with black inserts. Three new exterior color choices â€" Copper Metallic Pearl Coat, Champagne and Dark Forest Green â€" are available, and thereâ€" ‘s a new Spice Tan interior trim Page 18 (Continued on page 16)