Cummins to continue Ram partnership with new Turbo Diesels

Cummins says the next generation of its Turbo Diesel engines will continue powering Ram pickups for at least five more years.

The Columbus based engine manufacturer along with Stellantis officials Tuesday announced the new 6.7 liter Turbo Diesel engine for Ram Heavy Duty trucks, calling it the most advanced diesel pickup engine. And they announced the extension of the partnership with the Ram brand through 2030, extending the partnership that started 35 years ago. The engines are made here in Columbus.

Cummins says the new engine will be offered in the 2025 Ram 2500, 3500 Heavy Duty Pickups and Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab trucks.

The companies partnership dates back to 1989. The first Turbo Diesels were offered in a 5.9 liter 160 horsepower package.

The new engine will offer 430 horsepower for pickups and a 360 horsepower for the Chassis Cab trucks. That will be paired with a new 8-speed transmission. The company says the combination will provide improvements to towing speeds, responsiveness along with faster 0-60 times and quarter mile times even when towing heavy loads.