New $275,000 Ram pickup only goes 55 mph – here’s why
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A Finnish car dealer has restricted the speed of a 1,000 hp Ram 1500-based Hennessey Mammoth pickup in order to avoid a 44.8% import tax on the $275,000 pickup.
The Ram 1500 TRX-based Hennessey Mammoth 1000 is a custom version of the high performance pickup with a 1,000 hp engine that should be able to go well over 120 mph, but has had its speed restricted to save its owner some money. Not at the pump, but on their tax bill.
The Texas-built truck is listed for sale in Finland and The Drive reported that it should be subject to a 44.8% import tax due to its dismal fuel economy – the stock 702 hp TRX is rated at 12 mpg – but is heavy enough to be registered as a commercial vehicle, which avoids the extra levy.
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