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Dodge Ram
2007 Dodge Ram 1500
Manufacturer Chrysler (1981-98)
DaimlerChrysler (1998-2007)
Chrysler LLC (2008-present)
Production 1981-present
Assembly Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico
Fenton, Missouri
Warren, Michigan
Predecessor Dodge D Series
Class Full-size pickup truck
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
First generation
1981-1985 Dodge Ram
Production 1981-1993
Body style(s) 2-door/4-door
6. The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles Chrysler LLC is an American Automobile manufacturer that has been producing Automobiles since 1925 Daimler AG ( (formerly DaimlerChrysler AG) is a German car corporation (not to be confused with the British car-maker Daimler Motor Company) and Chrysler LLC is an American Automobile manufacturer that has been producing Automobiles since 1925 The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Fenton is a city in St Louis County, Missouri, United States. Warren is a city in Macomb County in the US state of Michigan. For Dodge's modern full-size pickup see Dodge Ram (full-size pickup. Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories or do not fit well into any A pickup truck is a light Motor vehicle with an open-top rear cargo area which is almost always separated from the cab to allow for chassis flex when carrying or pulling In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found A front-mounted engine describes the placement of an Automobile engine in front of the vehicle passenger compartment Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4x4 ("four by four" is a four-wheeled Vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four Wheels to Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only 5/8 ft bed
Platform Chrysler AD platform
Engine(s) 3. An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of The Chrysler AD platform was a Truck platform used from 1972 through 1993 7 L Slant-6 I6
5. The Slant-6, known within Chrysler as the G-engine, is one of Chrysler 's two best known Automobile Engines along with the Hemi The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 2 L LA V8
5. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 9 L LA V8
5. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 9 L B5.9 diesel I6
3. The Cummins B Series is a family of Straight-4 and Straight-6 Diesel Truck and industrial Piston engines The B Series Diesel or Diesel fuel (ˈdiːzəl in general is any Fuel used in Diesel engines The most common is a specific fractional distillate of petroleum The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 9 L Magnum V6
5. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 2 L Magnum V8
5. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 9 L Magnum V8
Transmission(s) 3-speed automatic
Wheelbase 131 in
115 in (100 & 150)
Length 210. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 8 in
190. 8 in (100 & 150)
Width 79. 5 in
Height 75. 9 in (250)
73. 3 in (100 & 150)
73. 2 in (100 & 150)
Fuel capacity 22 U. S. gal
30 U. S. gal (optional)
Related Dodge Ramcharger
See also Dodge Ram 50, an unrelated Mitsubishi-produced truck

The Ram is a full-size pickup truck from Chrysler LLC's Dodge brand. The Dodge Ramcharger was a large Sport utility vehicle built by Dodge from 1974 to 1993 and based on a shortened-wheelbase version of the Dodge D Series See also Dodge Ram, the company's full-sized pickup truck The Dodge Ram 50 (called the D50 for 1979 and 1986 was is the sixth largest Automaker in Japan and the seventeenth largest in the world by global unit sales A pickup truck is a light Motor vehicle with an open-top rear cargo area which is almost always separated from the cab to allow for chassis flex when carrying or pulling Dodge is a United States -based brand of Automobiles Sport utility vehicles and Trucks manufactured and marketed by Chrysler LLC The name was first used in 1981 on the redesigned Ram and Power Ram, though it came from the hood ornament used on 1930s and '40s Dodge vehicles.

Dodge Ram trucks have been named Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year twice: the second-generation Ram won the award in 1994, and the third-generation Ram Heavy Duty won the award in 2003. Motor Trend is one of the oldest Automobile magazines still publishing. Car of the Year is a phrase usually considered to have been invented by Motor Trend magazine in the 1950s for their annual award for best automobile

The Ram is built at Saltillo Truck Assembly in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico; Saint Louis Assembly North in Fenton, Missouri; and Warren Truck Assembly in Warren, Michigan. Saltillo Truck is a Chrysler Automobile factory in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Saint Louis Assembly is a Chrysler Automobile factory in Fenton Missouri. Fenton is a city in St Louis County, Missouri, United States. Warren Truck Assembly is a Chrysler Automobile factory in Warren Michigan. Warren is a city in Macomb County in the US state of Michigan.

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1981 to 1993: The D/W trucks

The first-generation Ram trucks, named for the Ram hood ornament that first graced Dodge cars in the 1930s, was introduced in 1981. Dodge kept the previous generation's model designations: "D" or Ram meant two wheel drive while the "W" or Power Ram meant four wheel drive. Two wheel drive or 2WD describes vehicles with a Drivetrain that allows two Wheels to receive power from the Engine simultaneously Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4x4 ("four by four" is a four-wheeled Vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four Wheels to Like Ford, Dodge used 150 to mean a half-ton truck, 250 to indicate a three quarter-ton, and 350 for one-tons. Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following Standard cab, "Club" extended cab, and crew cab versions were offered along with 6. 5 ft (2. 0 m) and 8 ft (2. 4 m) bed lengths and "Utiline" and "Sweptline" styled boxes. Externally, the first-generation Rams were facelifted versions of the previous generation Dodge D-Series pickups introduced in 1972. The new model introduced larger wraparound tail lamps, single rectangular headlamps, and squared-off body lines. The interior was updated and included a newer style bench seat, and a completely new dashboard and instrument cluster. Available engines for these trucks were the 225 cubic inch, 3. 7 L slant six, the 318 cubic inch, 5. 2L V8, and the 360 cubic inch, 5. 9L V8 with a variety of carburetors available for each engine. Among the other options offered on the Ram were front bumper guards, a sliding rear cab window, power locks & windows, and a plowing package for the 4-wheel drive version (referred to as the Sno Commander).

D100 models were added for 1984, replacing the previous "Miser" trim level available on the D150. The D100 model was a pickup for the average user who needed a pickup, but didn't use it all the time. A "Ram-Trac" shift-on-the-fly transfer case was added for 1985, and both the crew cab and Utiline flared bed were dropped for 1986. Also for 1986, a new crossbar grille and front end freshening appeared which was carried until the 1991 models came out. Engines were updated for the 1988 model year. The Slant-6 was dropped in favor of a 3. The Slant-6, known within Chrysler as the G-engine, is one of Chrysler 's two best known Automobile Engines along with the Hemi 9 L fuel injected V6 with 25% more power. Fuel injection is a system for mixing fuel with air in an Internal combustion engine. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders The 5. 2 L engine also received electronic fuel injection in 1988. Fuel injection is a system for mixing fuel with air in an Internal combustion engine. Because EFI was added, a computer was used to control ignition, fuel, and manage other areas of the engine and in some cases, the automatic transmission lockup function depending on the model. An engine control unit (ECU is an Electronic control unit which controls various aspects of an Internal combustion engine 's operation An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle Inside the cab where a small compartment was once located on the dash, a new "message center" contained the check-engine light, brake warning light, and the warning light for the ABS if the truck was so equipped. An anti-lock braking system, or ABS (from the German, A nti' b' lockier' s' ystem) is a safety system on Motor vehicles Diagnostic fault codes were stored in the computer's memory, and cycling the ignition key three times would allow the computer to flash the trouble codes through the check-engine light for diagnosis of some problems[1].

For 1989, the 5. 9 L V8 also received throttle body fuel injection for 20 hp (15 kW) more power. A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other Rear ABS also became standard equipment. An anti-lock braking system, or ABS (from the German, A nti' b' lockier' s' ystem) is a safety system on Motor vehicles Additionally, Dodge introduced a new overdrive automatic transmission for reduced fuel consumption. TorqueFlite (also spelled Torqueflite was the trademarked name of Chrysler Corporation 's three-speed Automatic transmission, which was introduced late This light-duty transmission was designated the A500, and was offered with the 3. 9 L V6 and 5. 2 L V8. An "O/D Off" pushbutton switch to lock out the overdrive 4th gear was added to the message center. The A727 automatic saw continued use for heavy duty applications. The Cummins Turbo Diesel was also added to the engine lineup and for the first time, Dodge saw sales go up. Cummins Inc ( is a corporation of complementary business units that design manufacture distribute and service diesel and Natural gas Engines and related The Cummins could be had with a heavier-duty version of the A727 automatic or a 5 speed manual transmission and was available on 250 and 350 pickups and chassis cabs.

The Ram 100 model designation was dropped and these models folded back into the "150" range for 1990 due to the introduction and sales success of the Dodge Dakota pickup. Additionally, the instrument cluster was slightly revised; the ammeter was replaced by a voltmeter while maintaining the 3-pod arrangement of the speedometer and gauges. An ammeter is a Measuring instrument used to measure the Electric current in a circuit. A voltmeter is an instrument used for measuring the Electrical potential difference between two points in an electric circuit

The grille was redesigned for 1991 but kept the large rectangular headlamps and crossbar appearance. The engines were substantially upgraded for 1992 (3. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine 9L and 5. 2L) and 1993 (5. 9) with multiport fuel injection, new manifolds and higher compression cylinder heads for noticeably higher output. Fuel injection is a system for mixing fuel with air in an Internal combustion engine. These newly-revised engines were marketed under the "Magnum" name. A heavier-duty overdrive automatic transmission called the A518 was offered with the 5. TorqueFlite (also spelled Torqueflite was the trademarked name of Chrysler Corporation 's three-speed Automatic transmission, which was introduced late 2 L and 5. 9 L engines. As part of Chrysler's overhaul of corporate transmission nomenclature, the A500 and A518 were redesignated 42RH and 46RH, respectively, in 1992. The initial "4" signified a 4-speed transmission, the second digit identified the transmission's relative torque capacity, the letter "R" in the third position denoted a rear-wheel drive transmission, and the final letter "H" signified hydraulic shift control. The 3-speed automatic remained available; the A727 was redesignated 36RH, and the A904, A998, and A999 became the 30RH, 31RH, and 32RH. During this time, Dodge reintroduced the Club Cab, which was equipped with fold-out jump seats. Although this added cab space, the jump seats were not very comfortable. Entry was made through the passenger or drivers doors as there were no rear doors for this configuration.

These trucks, though popular with fleets, sold poorly compared to the Ford F-Series and the General Motors C/K Trucks, with just under 100,000 units sold most years of their production. For the 1999-present F-250 and higher models see Ford Super Duty. The C/K is the name for Chevrolet and GMC 's Full-size Pickup truck line from 1960 until 1998 Part of this was due to the dated cab and chassis design which had been in production since 1972. Additionally, the interior had been given few updates since 1981.

Engines

Years Engine Power Torque
1981-1987 3. 7 L (225 CID) Slant-6 95 hp (71 kW)
1981-1987 5. A cubic inch (plural cubic inches) is a non- SI unit of Volume, equal to the volume of a Cube with sides of one Inch. The Slant-6, known within Chrysler as the G-engine, is one of Chrysler 's two best known Automobile Engines along with the Hemi 2 L (318 CID) LA V8 140 hp (100 kW) 250 lb·ft (339 N·m)
1981-1988 5. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 9 L (360 CID) LA V8 170 hp (130 kW) 270 lb·ft (366 N·m)
1988-1991 5. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 2 L (318 CID) LA V8 140 hp (100 kW) 260 lb·ft (353 N·m)
1989-1991 3. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 9 L (238 CID) LA V6 125 hp (93 kW) 195 lb·ft (264 N·m)
1989-1992 5. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 9 L (360 CID) LA V8 190 hp (140 kW) 140 lb·ft (190 N·m)
1989-1993 5. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 9 L (360 CID) LA V8 214 hp (160 kW)
1994-2001 5. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 2 L (318 CID) Magnum V8 230 hp (170 kW) 300 lb·ft (407 N·m)
1993-2002 5. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 9 L (360 CID) Magnum V8 245 hp (183 kW) 335 lb·ft (454 N·m)

1989 Dodge Ram D100

1989 Dodge Ram interior

1994-2001: BR/BE Trucks

Second generation
Second generation Dodge Ram
Production 1994-2001 (Ram 1500)
1994-2002 (Ram 2500 and 3500)
Body style(s) 2-door/4-door
6. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only 5/8 ft bed
Platform Chrysler BR/BE platform
Engine(s) 3. An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of The Chrysler BE platform (and similar BR platform) was an Automobile platform for Pickup trucks It was introduced in 1994 to replace 9 L Magnum V6
5. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 2 L Magnum V8
5. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 9 L Magnum V8
5. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 9 L B5.9 diesel I6
8. The Cummins B Series is a family of Straight-4 and Straight-6 Diesel Truck and industrial Piston engines The B Series Diesel or Diesel fuel (ˈdiːzəl in general is any Fuel used in Diesel engines The most common is a specific fractional distillate of petroleum The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 0 L Magnum V10
5. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V10 engine is a V engine with 10 cylinders in two banks of five 9 L ISB diesel I6
Transmission(s) 4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
6-speed manual
Wheelbase 118. The Cummins B Series is a family of Straight-4 and Straight-6 Diesel Truck and industrial Piston engines The B Series Diesel or Diesel fuel (ˈdiːzəl in general is any Fuel used in Diesel engines The most common is a specific fractional distillate of petroleum The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 7 in (1500)
134. 7 in (1500)
138. 7 in (1500)
154. 7 in (1500)
134. 7 in (2500)
138. 7 in (2500)
154. 7 in (2500)
134. 7 in (3500)
154. 7 in (3500)
Length 204. 1 in (1500)
224. 1 in (1500)
244. 1 (1500)
224. 1 in (2500)
244. 1 in (2500)
224. 1 in (3500)
244. 1 in (3500)
Width 79. 4 in (1500)
79. 3 in (1500)
79. 4 in (2500)
79. 3 in (2500)
93. 5 in (3500)
Height 74. 7 in (1500)
74. 6 in (1500)
74. 5 in (1500)
75. 1 in (2500)
77. 2 in (2500)
77. 1 in (2500)
77. 4 in (3500)
77. 2 in (3500)
Fuel capacity 26 U. S. gal (1500)
35 U. S. gal (1500/2500/3500)
34 U. S. gal (2500)
Dodge Ram regular cab
Dodge Ram regular cab

The Ram line was redesigned for 1994. The exterior styling was the result of design concepts by chief designer Phillip E. Payne, plus extensive customer research that revealed that full-sized pickup buyers were enamored of a strong exterior design that suggested the "look of a big rig truck"[2]. Dodge Truck Product Planners recognized that while some customers would not identify with the unique design, it would mandate instant recognition for the new Dodge full-sized pickup. It featured a big rig-looking front end and a large grille and was nothing like Ford or Chevy in design. Engine offerings continued over from the first-generation ram and were the 3. 9L V6, 5. 2L V8, and 5. 9L I6 Cummins Turbo diesel. Added to the line up was a new 488 cubic inch 8. 0L V10 engine designed as an alternative to those who wanted superior pulling power but didn't want a diesel. The new V10 and Cummins Turbo diesel could only be had in the 2500 and up trucks. Models were now the 1500 half-ton, 2500 three quarter-ton, and 3500 dual rear wheel one-ton in both 2 and 4 wheel drive in 6 and 8-foot (1. 8 x 2. 4 m) boxes.

Dodge offered the 2500 series in two different gross-vehicle weight ratings for the first few years but this was dropped in the late 90s. The purpose of the light duty and heavy duty 2500 trucks were for the heavy duty 2500 to take the place of the discontinued one ton single rear wheel trucks.

Transmissions for the Ram were the lower geared A500/42RH-RE for lighy duty applications found behind the 3. 9L V6, the A518/46RH-RE for more heavy duty applications found behind the 5. 2L and 5. 9L V8 engines, and the A618/47RH-RE for heavy duty use behind the V10 and Cummins engines.

On the inside, special attention was paid to in-cab storage features, with a large glovebox, a center armrest storage area, and extra storage space behind the seat. The dash and gauge cluster were a far cry from the previous model Ram and was far more modern as well. A redesign of the dash and gauge cluster was made in 1998 and newer rounder black plastic side-view mirrors replaced the old style square 6x9 mirrors.

A natural gas engine debuted for 1995 but was not popular and was only used in fleet vehicles on a very limited production run. Natural gas is a Gaseous Fossil fuel consisting primarily of Methane but including significant quantities of Ethane, Propane, In 1998, Dodge introduced the "Quad Cab", which used smaller suicide doors in the back for a door opening. This was offered as an option on the extended cab for the model year. In mid year 1998, the redesigned Cummins Turbo Diesel was released, a 24 valve version, now electronically controlled producing more power and torque.

In 1999 Dodge introduced a slightly new front end for the Sport models which included and all new bumper, slightly more aggressive color-keyed grille, and dual head lamps. The look was a subtle change from the previous sport model.

The redesigned 1994 Ram was a sales success, with sales rocketing from 100,000 units in 1993 to 240,000 in 1994, 280,000 in 1995, and nearly 400,000 in 1996. Sales of this generation peaked at just over 400,000 in 1999 before declining against the redesigned Ford and GM trucks. Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. By 2001 however, the Ram was below Ford and Chevy's sales.

While Dodge introduced a new Ram 1500 for 2002, the old second generation style Ram was still produced for the 2002 model year 2500 and 3500 trucks. It would be another year until the new third generation Ram took over Dodge's heavy duty truck market. Part of this delay was because of the new 5. 7 L Hemi engine not being ready. The 5. 9L was offered until the Hemi was ready to go.

Engines

Years Engine Power Torque
1994-2001 3. 9 L Magnum V6 175 hp (131 kW) 220-225 ft·lbf
1994-2001 5. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 2 L Magnum V8 230 hp (164 kW) 300 ft·lbf
1994-1997 5. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 9 L Magnum V8 245 hp (172 kW) 330 ft·lbf
1994-1995 5. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 9 L Cummins 5. 9L 12-valve Diesel I6 175 hp (131 kW)
1994-2001 8. Diesel or Diesel fuel (ˈdiːzəl in general is any Fuel used in Diesel engines The most common is a specific fractional distillate of petroleum The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 0 L Ram Tough V10 310 hp (224 kW) 450 ft·lbf
1998-2001 5. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V10 engine is a V engine with 10 cylinders in two banks of five 9 L Magnum V8 250 hp (186 kW) 345 ft·lbf

Cummins Turbo Diesel

2002-2008: The DR/DH Trucks

Third generation
2002-2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab
Production 2002-2008
Body style(s) 2-door/4-door
6. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only 5/8 ft bed
Platform Chrysler DR/DH/D1 platform
Engine(s) 3. An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of DR/DE is the name of DaimlerChrysler 's full-size Pickup truck platform in current use 7 L PowerTech V6
4. The PowerTech was a new engine family for Chrysler, and was not based on the Chrysler A engine as existing Chrysler V8s were A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 7 L PowerTech V8
5. The PowerTech was a new engine family for Chrysler, and was not based on the Chrysler A engine as existing Chrysler V8s were A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 9 L Magnum V8
5. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 9 L ISB diesel I6
6. The Cummins B Series is a family of Straight-4 and Straight-6 Diesel Truck and industrial Piston engines The B Series Diesel or Diesel fuel (ˈdiːzəl in general is any Fuel used in Diesel engines The most common is a specific fractional distillate of petroleum The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 7 L B6.7 diesel I6
5. The Cummins B Series is a family of Straight-4 and Straight-6 Diesel Truck and industrial Piston engines The B Series Diesel or Diesel fuel (ˈdiːzəl in general is any Fuel used in Diesel engines The most common is a specific fractional distillate of petroleum The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 7 L Hemi V8
8. A Chrysler Hemi engine, known by the trademark Hemi, is an Internal combustion engine built by Chrysler that utilizes a hemispherical A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 0 L Ram Tough V10
8. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V10 engine is a V engine with 10 cylinders in two banks of five 3 L Viper V10
Transmission(s) 4-speed 45RFE automatic
5-speed 545RFE automatic
6-speed manual
Wheelbase 120. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V10 engine is a V engine with 10 cylinders in two banks of five An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift or just 'stick' 'straight drive' or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 5 in (1500)
140. 5 (1500/2500/3500)
160. 5 in (1500/2500/3500)
160. 3 in (3500/1500/2500)
Length 207. 7 in (1500)
229. 7 in (1500/2500/3500)
249. 7 in (1500/2500/3500)
227. 7 in (1500/2500/3500)
247. 7 in (1500/2500/3500)
Width 96 in (3500)
79. 5 in (1500/2500/3500)
80 in (1500/2500/3500)
79. 6 in (2500)
Height 79. 1 in (3500)
75. 5 in (1500)
75. 3 in (1500)
75. 9 in (1500)
75. 7 in (1500)
78. 7 in (1500/3500)
78. 1 in (2500)
78. 6 in (2500)
78. 5 in (2500)
80. 6 in (2500)
Fuel capacity 26 U. S.  gal (1500)
35 U. S.  gal (1500/2500/3500)
34 U. S.  gal (1500/2500/3500)

The 2500 and 3500 trucks in 2002 were still 2nd generation body styles.

The third-generation Ram debuted for 2002. This represented a major update including an all new frame, suspension, power trains, interiors, and sheet metal. It included a larger grille, and special models kept interest up as most competitors had adopted the Ram's separate-fender look. A grille (French word from Latin craticula, small grill is an opening of several slits side by side in a wall or metal The Dodge truck was on the John's 10 Best Engines list for 2004. The four wheel drive light trucks (1500 series) lost their live axles in favor of an independent front suspension, but the 2500 and 3500 series retained the live axles for maximum longevity and durability. A live axle is a type of Beam axle suspension system that uses the Driveshafts that transmit power to the wheels to connect the wheels laterally so that Independent suspension is a broad term for any Automobile suspension system that allows each wheel on the same Axle to move vertically (i This body style draws heavily from the previous generation. When it was released, some reviewers said it looked basically like the 2001 model only "magnified" with its huge imposing grille and fenders, and was regarded as the "toughest" looking pickup truck at the time. (2002)

The redesigned trucks bolstered sales, with 400,000 sold in 2002 and nearly 450,000 sold in 2003, a new high point for the Ram name. At the same time, both Ford and GM trucks were increasing in sales from a 2001 peak over 850,000 to the 900,000 range. Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. But the Ram's sales could not keep up with the eleventh-generation F-150 and the new Nissan Titan in 2004 and 2005, with 400,543 Rams sold that year. For the 1999-present F-250 and higher models see Ford Super Duty. The Nissan Titan introduced in 2004 is a full-size pickup truck produced for the North American market by Nissan. With the introduction of the new 2007 Tundra, styled and engineered similarly to the Ram, Dodge was forced to significantly increase the incentives to keep demand up for their vehicle.

Special Rams

In addition to factory equipment and appearance packages, the Ram pickup has also been offered at times with dealer-installed packages.

2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10
2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10
2005 Dodge Ram Rumble Bee
2005 Dodge Ram Rumble Bee

Dodge announced a hybrid version of the Ram, dubbed the Contractor's Special, in 2003. A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to propel the vehicle However, the schedule for delivery slipped as Dodge backed away from the vehicle. The hybrid Ram was available only for fleet purchasers (if at all) and did not enter mass production. It offered an AC electrical outlet panel for running an entire jobsite worth of power tools, but the through-the-road method of balancing the gas engine and electric motor reportedly did not work as desired. An alternating current ( AC) is an Electric current whose direction reverses cyclically as opposed to Direct current, whose direction remains constant Dodge has announced that it will use a hybrid transmission developed jointly with General Motors and BMW. ( BMW) (Bavarian Motor Works is an independent German automobile manufacturer founded in 1916 [5]

2006 to 2008: The DR/DH Refresh

Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab
Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab

The 2006 Dodge Ram is an updated version of the previous generation. One notable addition is the Mega Cab, featuring a 6-foot (2 m) cargo box and 20 inches (510 mm) of extra cab space, allowing seating for six with rear recliners. Also, a full screen mapping in-dash navigation system is now an option. The headlamps have been redesigned for better performance.

Another change for the 2006 model year was the replacement of the first version 5. 7 L Hemi V8 in half-ton models with the newer Multi-Displacement System Hemi V8 engine that is available in Chrysler and Dodge sedans. Chrysler 's Multi-Displacement System (MDS is an Automobile engine Variable displacement technology This engine features the same performance but has a cylinder-deactivating feature enabled under light loads to increase fuel economy by 3 MPG city and 4 MPG hwy. This new Hemi still delivers 345 horsepower (257 kW) and 375 foot-pounds force (508 N·m).

For 2008, Dodge introduced two more Chassis Cab models, the 4500 and 5500. These are class 4 and 5 trucks with a Gross Weight of 16,500 lb. and 19,500 lb. , respectively. Both trucks come equipped with a version of the Cummins ISB 6. Cummins Inc ( is a corporation of complementary business units that design manufacture distribute and service diesel and Natural gas Engines and related The Cummins B Series is a family of Straight-4 and Straight-6 Diesel Truck and industrial Piston engines The B Series 7 diesel rated at 305 hp (227 kW) and 610 ft·lbf (827 N·m). Diesel or Diesel fuel (ˈdiːzəl in general is any Fuel used in Diesel engines The most common is a specific fractional distillate of petroleum Sterling, who worked with Dodge in development, has their own version called the Sterling Bullet with a unique grille. [6] Sterling is a division of Freightliner LLC which, like Dodge, is owned by the former DaimlerChrysler. Daimler AG ( (formerly DaimlerChrysler AG) is a German car corporation (not to be confused with the British car-maker Daimler Motor Company) and So far for the year, Dodge Ram sales are down 1. 4% YTD through August of 2007, compared with a decrease of 12% for the F-150 and 2. For the 1999-present F-250 and higher models see Ford Super Duty. 3% for GM trucks though the same period. General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States.

Engines

Model Years Engine Power Torque
1500 2002-2005 3. 7 L Magnum/PowerTech V6 215 hp (160 kW) at 5200 rpm 235 ft·lbf (319 N·m) at 4000 rpm
2002-2005 4. The PowerTech was a new engine family for Chrysler, and was not based on the Chrysler A engine as existing Chrysler V8s were A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 7 L PowerTech V8 235 hp (175. The PowerTech was a new engine family for Chrysler, and was not based on the Chrysler A engine as existing Chrysler V8s were A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 2 kW) at 4400 rpm 300 ft·lbf (407 N·m) at 3500 rpm
2002 5. 9 L Magnum V8 245 hp (183 kW) 345 ft·lbf
2003-2005 5. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 7 L Hemi V8 345 hp (257 kW) at 5400 rpm 375 ft·lbf (508 N·m) at 4200 rpm
2500/3500
SRT-10 2004-2006 8. A Chrysler Hemi engine, known by the trademark Hemi, is an Internal combustion engine built by Chrysler that utilizes a hemispherical A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 3 L Viper V10 V10 500-510 hp (373 kW) 525-535 ft·lbf (712 N·m)

2009 Redesign

Fourth generation
2009 Dodge Ram Quad Cab
Production 2009-
Body style(s) 2-door/4-door
6. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V10 engine is a V engine with 10 cylinders in two banks of five Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only 5/8 ft bed
Engine(s) 3. 7 L V6
4. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 7 L V8
5. A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 7 L V8
6. A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 7 L B6. 7 diesel I6
Transmission(s) 6-speed manual
4-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
Wheelbase Reg. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels Cab Short Bed: 3048 mm (120 in)
Reg. Cab Long Bed & Quad Cab: 3556 mm (140 in)
Length Reg. Cab Short Bed: 5309 mm (209 in)
Reg. Cab Long Bed: 5765 mm (227 in)
Quad Cab: 5817 mm (229 in)
Crew Cab: 5779 mm (227. 5 in)
Width 2017 mm (79. 4 in)
Height Reg. Cab Long Bed 2WD: 1862 mm (73. 3 in)
Reg. Cab Short Bed 2WD: 1864 mm (73. 4 in)
Reg. Cab Long Bed 4WD: 1882 mm (74. 1 in)
Reg. Cab Short Bed 4WD: 1887 mm (74. 3 in)
Quad/Crew Cab 2WD: 1878 mm (73. 9 in)
Quad Cab 4WD: 1899 mm (74. 8 in)
Crew Cab 4WD: 1900 mm (74. 8 in)
Designer Ryan Nagode

The fourth generation Dodge Ram was introduced at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Ryan Christopher Nagode was the chief exterior designer of the Dodge Avenger as well as the MY 2009 Dodge Journey. The North American International Auto Show (previously called the Detroit Auto Show and often abbreviated NAIAS) is an annual Auto show held in The 5. 7 L HEMI V8's output has been increased by 35 hp (26 kW) to 380 hp (283 kW) and 404 lb·ft (548 N·m), and fuel efficiency has been slightly increased by 4%. The 4. 7 L H. O PowerTech V8 produces 310 hp (231 kW) and 330 lb·ft (447 N·m), and the 3. 7 L PowerTech V6 continues with 215 hp (160 kW) and 235 lb·ft (319 N·m). [7] A coil spring rear suspension replaces the leaf-springs, a move to improve ride quality and handling. The payload capacities have not been negatively affected despite the massive change in suspension. The Mega Cab option will be deleted, at least on the 1500 series, replaced by a true four door cab. [8]

A photo of the new model was leaked through Dodge's own Mopar website in 2007[9] On Dodge's website, the interior photos of the vehicle ad depict bucket seating in the front. A bucket seat is a seat contoured to hold one person distinct from Bench seats which are flat platforms designed to seat multiple people The new truck uses flush taillamps and headlamps. A built-in tool box on each side over the wheel wells called the "ram box" will be available on the crew cab model only.

References

  1. ^ AllPar: Retrieving fault codes
  2. ^ 1994 Dodge Ram - US Patent Office patent for Body Styling of 1994 Dodge Ram
  3. ^ Fastest Production Truck on Earth - Dodge Ram SRT-10 Sets Guinness World Record
  4. ^ [1]
  5. ^ Ram hybrid at Allpar
  6. ^ -truck.html Chassis Cabs at Dodge
  7. ^ [2] Autoblog. com Retrieved on January 12, 2008
  8. ^ 2009 Dodge Ram - Auto Shows / What's New for 2009 / Car Shopping / Hot Lists / Reviews / Car and Driver - Car And Driver
  9. ^ 2009 Dodge Ram pickup trucks
  1. ^ AllPar: Retrieving fault codes
  2. ^ 1994 Dodge Ram - US Patent Office patent for Body Styling of 1994 Dodge Ram
  3. ^ Fastest Production Truck on Earth - Dodge Ram SRT-10 Sets Guinness World Record
  4. ^ [1]
  5. ^ Ram hybrid at Allpar
  6. ^ -truck.html Chassis Cabs at Dodge
  7. ^ [2] Autoblog. com Retrieved on January 12, 2008
  8. ^ 2009 Dodge Ram - Auto Shows / What's New for 2009 / Car Shopping / Hot Lists / Reviews / Car and Driver - Car And Driver
  9. ^ 2009 Dodge Ram pickup trucks
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