Ram Trucks announced the pricing and performance numbers of its 2016 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty pickups, and it’s clear the brand is looking to up the ante to build upon its “best in class” claims for the segment.

Ram engineers went back to the drawing board to recalibrate turbo boost and fuel delivery in its 6.7-liter I-6 Cummins diesel engine, as it will produce an additional 35 lb.-ft. of torque compared to the 2015 version. This will increase the 6.7’s torque output 35 lb.-ft. from 865 to 900, which Ram notes is “a number never achieved in a mass-produced vehicle.” Ram also notes the 2016 Ram 2500 will continue to lead the 3/4-ton towing figures with its 17,980-pound capacity.

“Ram maintains leadership in all three pickup segments offering best-in-class fuel efficiency, best-in-class towing, best-in-class power and best-in-class payload,” said Bob Hegbloom, President and CEO — Ram Truck Brand, FCA US. “Ram continues to break records in the most important consumer-driven titles of the pickup truck market and we’re not slowing down.”

Ram doesn’t want to stop there with the whole record-breaking thing. The Ram 3500’s previous towing capacity was 30,000, which is the highest in the class, but for 2016 that number will increase to 31,210 pounds. To complement the increase, Ram says its engineers beefed up the rear axle ring gear from 12 to 16 bolts on all trucks equipped with the 11.8-inch axle. Ram says this addition of new bolts and stronger material will help assure long-term durability.

In terms of payload, a 6.4-liter-equipped Ram 3500 will offer a 7,390-pound carrying capacity. Ram also notes it is the only automaker to back all of its pickups towing claims with SAE J2807 testing criteria.

For 2016, Ram announces the starting price for the 2500 is $31,485, and the starting price for the 3500 is $31,990, though this does not include a $1,195 destination cost. Ram notes the 2016 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups will arrive in dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2015.

Check out our last Ram 2500 review.