Posted by Henry Jacobs on January 14, 1999 at 10:31:53:
In Reply to: 2000 Power Wagon posted by Brandon Grindel on January 14, 1999 at 09:56:53:
New information suggests that DCC may be using the Power Wagon concept vehicle as a test platform for a new concept light-duty diesel engine destined for use throughout the Ram pickup line. Regulatory issues exist regarding diesels with respect to emissions and fuel economy. DCC is evidently interested in retaining diesel powerplants because of their greater fuel economy potential over gasoline engines. Production versions of anything on this project are years away, 2004 has been bandied about, however, some styling concepts used here may start to appear in Ram pickups sooner.
Also, the fate of the "T-Rex" concept vehicle is in doubt in the wake of the DCC takeover. This 6x6 concept was allegedly a production "go" for 2001, however, this may change if DCC adopts a less aggressive stance regarding "fringe market" vehicles such as T-Rex and the current production Prowler.
Stay tuned.
HLJ