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Ram just unveiled a Limited Kentucky Derby Edition for their 2019 Ram Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500 at the New York International Auto Show. The Limited Kentucky Derby Edition commemorates the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby.

 

The May 4th running of the race also marks the 10-year anniversary for Ram as the Official Truck of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby.

 

It is only fitting that the Limited Kentucky Derby Edition Ram Heavy Duty features trailer-towing content for your most precious cargo. Trailer based features include fifth-wheel/gooseneck prep, a 360-degree surround-view camera with trailer-reverse guidance, air suspension with bed lowering, active hitch grid lines, bed step, DOT safety kit, and forward collision warning-plus with trailer braking.

 

Inside the Ram Kentucky Derby Edition you’ll find Ram’s 12-inch Uconnect touchscreen with navigation, blind-spot monitoring, premium full-leather front and rear seats, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and genuine wood and metal trim throughout.

When walking around the exterior of the truck you will find power-retracting running boards, premium billet-appearance grille, and body-color bumpers. As far as color goes buyers have the option of seven different exterior colors: Bright White, Pearl White, Diamond Black Crystal, Granite Crystal, Max Steel, Delmonico Red, or Patriot Blue.

 

You can get the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty Kentucky Derby Edition in several different configurations including the 2500 or 3500 Limited, Meg Cab or Crew Cab, single rear wheel or dual rear wheel, with a 6-ft -4-in or 8-ft bed length, and either a Cummins 6.7-liter Turbo Diesel 1i-6 or a 6.4-liter Hemi V8.

 

With a production limit of 1,000 vehicles make sure you pick up your Limited Ram Heavy Duty Kentucky Derby Edition today!

 

Wondering what the Ram truck and the Kentucky Derby partnership means beyond a limited edition heavy duty truck? While for fans attending the event they will see on-site truck displays, video board integrations, backcountry and trackside signage throughout Churchill Downs. For those viewing at home you will see Ram television spots run during the NBC network telecast. Fans will also see Derby posts on Ram social media accounts and can join in on the conversation with the hashtag #RamDerby.

 

The Kentucky Derby takes place annually on the first Saturday in May and is the first race within the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. The Kentucky Derby is followed by the Preakness Stakes race and the Belmont Stakes race. The Kentucky Derby is the most prestigious horse race in the world and the longest continuously held sporting event in America.

 

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