The 2013 Ram 1500 offered two gasoline engine options: a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 and a 5.7-liter Hemi V8. A diesel option was not available for the 2013 model year.
Engine options for 2013 Ram 1500
Here are the two engines that were available that year and their output figures.
- 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 — 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque.
- 5.7-liter Hemi V8 — 395 horsepower and 407 lb-ft of torque.
These figures reflect the two gasoline powertrains offered in the 2013 Ram 1500, with the V6 emphasizing efficiency for daily driving and the V8 providing higher towing capacity and performance.
Diesel option and model-year changes
Ram did not offer a diesel engine in the 2013 Ram 1500. The EcoDiesel option, a 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel, arrived later as part of the 2014 Ram 1500 lineup, expanding the range for customers seeking better torque and fuel economy.
Summary
The 2013 Ram 1500 was powered by two gasoline engines: a 3.6L Pentastar V6 and a 5.7L Hemi V8. A diesel option was not available in 2013, but the lineup expanded in 2014 with the introduction of the 3.0L EcoDiesel for improved fuel efficiency and torque.