Dodge
Redefines Commercial Standard with Introduction of All-new 2007
Ram 3500 Chassis Cab
Specs
Towing
Dodge Ram Conquers Yet Another
Segment
- Legendary Cummins Turbo
Diesel available in new 6.7-liter displacement
- Commercial capability with
all-new, from-the-ground-up commercial-grade chassis
- Class 3 segment’s most upfit-friendly
design
- Exclusive flat, “clean”
frame rails with industry-standard 34-inch frame rail
spacing
- Highest single-rear-wheel
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) — 10,200 lbs.
- Best-in-class standard V-8
power — 330-horsepower HEMI®
- Best-in-class interior room
— 121.7 cubic feet for Quad Cab™ models
- Best-in-class frame strength
— 50-ksi steel
- Largest standard fuel tank —
52 gallons
- Longest oil change intervals
(15,000 miles) and exhaust brake option contribute to low
cost of ownership
- Ensuring heavy-duty quality,
more than 1.5 million customer-equivalent miles logged by
Dodge Truck engineers
Atlanta, Mar 1, 2006 -
Bold,
tough, dependable, in-your-face Dodge Ram heritage conquers new
territory and expands to the commercial chassis cab segment with
the introduction of the all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab.
“The all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500
Chassis Cab charges into the Class 3 chassis cab segment,
expanding the Dodge Ram portfolio and building on Dodge’s
leadership position in the truck market,” said George Murphy,
Senior Vice President – Global Brand Marketing, Chrysler Group.
“The most upfit-friendly chassis cab in the segment, the Dodge
Ram 3500 Chassis Cab sets a new commercial standard by offering
a powerful lineup of renowned engines, a commercial-grade
chassis engineered to perform in the most demanding conditions,
and bold Dodge Ram styling.
“With
expanded capability, versatility and performance, the all-new
Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab is the ultimate truck for the
commercial customer looking for a dynamic, yet capable work
truck,” Murphy added.
The 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis
Cab boasts the Class 3 segment’s highest single-rear-wheel Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 10,200 lbs., class-leading frame
strength (50-ksi steel), largest standard fuel tank (52
gallons), best-in-class standard V-8 power (HEMI® with 330
horsepower), longest oil change intervals (15,000 miles) and
best-in-class interior cab room of 121.7 cubic feet for Quad
Cab™ models.
Upfit-friendliness is a
prevailing theme of the all-new 2007 Dodge Ram Chassis Cab — the
first Ram chassis with a one-piece C-channel frame (50-ksi
steel), industry-standard 34-inch frame rail spacing and
segment-exclusive flat, “clean” frame rails. Also unique in the
segment, all chassis components are below the frame surface,
assuring easy adaptability and versatility for virtually any
upfit application. Offered in single-rear-wheel and
dual-rear-wheel models, two cab-axle lengths (60 and 84 inches)
are available.
Offering leading commercial
performance, the all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab offers
two powerful, legendary engine choices: the new 6.7-liter
Cummins High Output Turbo Diesel with 305 horsepower and 610
lb.-ft. of torque, or the HEMI V-8 gasoline engine with
best-in-class (for V-8 gasoline engines) 330 horsepower and 375
lb.-ft. of torque.
In developing the all-new 2007
Dodge Ram Chassis Cab, Dodge gathered considerable input from
upfitters, second-stage manufacturers and end-users. Embracing
their counsel, the result is the eye-catching, user-friendly,
all-new 2007 Dodge Ram Chassis Cab, which delivers low cost of
ownership and redefines the commercial standard for the Class 3
chassis cab segment.
Powerhouse Powertrain
Choices: That Thing Gotta Cummins or a HEMI?
The all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab offers one of the
market’s most potent powertrain combinations, ensuring superior
capability and performance for commercial customer needs. The
2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab comes standard with the
legendary HEMI V-8, while a new Cummins engine — the 6.7-liter
Cummins Turbo Diesel — is also available.
Powerful, respected and with
legions of loyal owners, the name “Cummins” continues its reign
at the top of the heavy-duty pickup diesel segment. Delivering
305 horsepower at 3,000 rpm and 610 lb.-ft. of torque at 1,600
rpm, the available Cummins engine offers superior fuel economy
while ensuring durability and a low cost of ownership for the
commercial customer. Cummins-equipped Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab
models boast best-in-class oil change intervals of 15,000 miles.
The standard 5.7-liter HEMI V-8
generates a best-in-class (for V-8 gasoline engines) 330
horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 375 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,200 rpm.
Since first introducing the
5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with the 2003 model year, Chrysler Group has
sold more than 1.6 million vehicles with a HEMI (through January
2006) and the legendary engine has consecutively earned a place
on Ward’s 10 Best Engines list.
“Dodge owners want a tough,
durable truck that gets the job done and nothing less than the
powerhouse Cummins or legendary HEMI is worthy enough to power
the all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab,” said Mike Donoughe,
Vice President – Body-on-frame Product Team. “These leading
engines deliver powertrain superiority and enhanced commercial
performance while maintaining heavy-duty truck durability.”
The all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500
Chassis Cab offers a six-speed automatic transmission (diesel
only) with Power Take Off (PTO) capability or a six-speed manual
transmission with PTO capability. PTO is used to transmit engine
power to auxiliary equipment such as hydraulics for a dump body,
generator or other types of specialty commercial equipment. An
available electronic-shift transfer case is offered and a
factory-installed exhaust brake option contributes to both
safety and superior brake pad life.
Commercial-grade Ride,
Handling, Capability and Durability
The all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab provides expanded
capability and durability with an all-new commercial-grade
chassis boasting best-in-class frame strength (50-ksi steel).
All Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab
models are “Job-rated” — designed, engineered, tested and built
to meet rigid standards of commercial truck buyers. The
“Job-rated” lineup consists of 4x2, 4x4, single-rear-wheel,
dual-rear-wheel, regular and Quad Cab models.
The all-new Dodge Ram 3500
Chassis Cab boasts Dodge Ram Heavy Duty’s superior suspension
system, beefed up even more for commercial applications.
Both two-wheel-drive and
four-wheel-drive models feature a recirculating ball system that
provides precise response and on-center steering feel through
lower internal friction. New power steering lines contribute to
the delivery of precise feel and response for improved handling.
The Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab
features solid-beam front and rear axles, and a five-link,
coil-spring front suspension with beam axle. A front and rear
link-type sway bar and heavy-duty tubular shock absorbers are
standard.
The rear suspension, common to
both two-wheel and four-wheel-drive models, is equipped with
leaf springs. The rear suspension on all Dodge Ram 3500 trucks
include standard two-stage springs with three leaves, and
separate auxiliary leaves as part of the spring design for even
greater load-carrying capability.
Versus standard Dodge Ram 3500
models, other suspension enhancements include new front shocks,
a new track bar and jounce bumpers, while rear suspension
improvements include new springs, shocks, a narrower track, sway
bar and jounce bumper.
With two available cab-axle
lengths of 60 and 84 inches, the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab
delivers a best-in-class single-rear-wheel GVWR of 10,200 lbs.
Maximum GVWR for dual-rear-wheel models is 12,500 lbs. When
equipped with the 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel, the Gross
Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) is 23,000 lbs.
The all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500
Chassis Cab provides extended brake pad life with the exhaust
brake option. New brake components and standard four-wheel disc
brakes with anti-lock braking system (ABS) ensure superior
safety and crash-avoidance capability. Components include
chassis brake lines (brake and fuel bundle), rear brake lines,
rear park brake cables and extensions, and brake friction
material for improved wear.
New diesel engine mounts reduce
vibrations through the steering wheel and floor and contribute
to enhanced occupant comfort.
Class 3 Segment’s Most
Upfit-friendly Offering
The all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab builds on Dodge’s
rich commercial heritage and enters the marketplace as the Class
3 segment’s most upfit-friendly vehicle.
The 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis
Cab is the first Ram chassis with industry-standard 34-inch
frame rail spacing, as well as unique-to-the-segment flat,
“clean” frame rails. Another segment exclusive, all chassis
components are below the frame surface, providing versatility
for virtually any upfit application.
Meeting all cab-axle and industry
upfitter specifications while ensuring commercial reliability
and durability, bolt-on exhaust hanger brackets provide
increased upfitter flexibility, and riveted cross-members behind
the cab allow for easier modification. In addition, the
one-piece C-channel frame, u-bolt access every 18 inches along
the length of the frame and shear plate mounting locations
identified along the frame all contribute to the 2007 Dodge Ram
3500 Chassis Cab’s upfitter friendliness.
The Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab’s
fuel filler is routed through the frame, and an optional
mid-ship fuel tank frees up more space behind the rear axle for
special upfit applications. Fuel and brake lines are routed
together on the frame’s left side to make better use of space
along the frame, which also has clearance for rear-exhaust
routing.
Electrical connections are
user-friendly thanks to three-fused battery feeds routed into
the cab and onto the rear of the chassis. A high-current 50-amp
ground stud is located at the rear of the frame. Upfitter wire
circuits and electrical schematics will be identified in the
body builder guide.
Together, these unique upfit-friendly
enhancements provide a streamline assembly process that reduces
costs for upfitters, second-stage manufacturers and customers.
“Big-rig” Ram Design
Conveys Commercial Vigor
Ram’s bold, powerful design, instant recognition and commercial
power is immediately conveyed in the all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500
Chassis Cab.
“With its massive crosshair
grille and large headlamps as the focal point, the all-new 2007
Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab retains the most recognizable design
signature of any pickup truck,” said Rick Aneiros, Vice
President – Truck Design. “The result is unmistakable bold Ram
design in a commercial-grade pickup.”
With robust, “big-rig” styling,
the bold front appearance of the all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500
Chassis Cab is reinforced by an equally bold hood and fender
combination. Large 7 x 10-inch trailer tow mirrors are standard,
and underneath the fenders are industry-standard 17-inch wheels.
The all-new 2007 Dodge Ram
Chassis Cab is available in three trim lines: ST, SLT and
Laramie.
Best-in-class Interior
Room Combines Comfort with Commercial Convenience
Blending full-size interior comfort with commercial convenience,
the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab features best-in-class
interior room of 121.7 cubic feet for Quad Cab models and 64.9
cubic feet for regular cab models, and an easy-to-navigate
instrument panel cluster. The wide center stack contains
heating, ventilation, air conditioning and audio system
controls. Large, comfortable seats, including available bucket
seats with leather trim, provide generous support while adding a
rich appearance and upscale atmosphere to a commercial truck.
With seating for six, 2007 Dodge
Ram 3500 Chassis Cab Quad Cab models have four standard doors
and 60/40 folding rear seats, delivering interior functionality
and capability. Seat cushions fold up to create a tall storage
area from floor to ceiling, and an optional floor section under
the back seat folds open to form a flat-load floor, with ample
additional storage in each of the foot wells.
Regular cab models offer just as
much flexibility, with the unique cab size not only providing
ample storage behind the rear seat, but also allowing for
significant seat travel and ease in reclining for driver and
passengers.
Heavy Duty Emphasis on
Quality
The all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab delivers quality by
the ton as more than 1.5 million customer-equivalent miles were
logged by Dodge Truck engineers during the Dodge Ram 3500
Chassis Cab’s development.
“Expectations are high as
commercial customers expect to put their trucks to work and get
exceptional performance, capability and durability,” said
Stephen Walukas, Vice President – Corporate Quality. “Maximizing
modern technology, the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab delivers
on our promise to provide the quality, reliability and
durability necessary to meet our commercial customers’ needs.”
Special attention was paid to
making significant improvements on diesel engine vibration with
the development of new engine mounts, allowing engineers to make
a 50 percent improvement in traditional steering-wheel and
seat-track vibration. This tactile refinement, coupled with the
new diesel engine, contributes to enhanced driver comfort.
All-new 2007 Dodge Ram
3500 Chassis Cab Safety and Security Features
The all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab provides commercial
vehicle customers with the highest level of safety and security
technology ever offered in the Class 3 chassis segment. More
than a dozen advanced safety technologies and enhanced
accident-avoidance features are available.
Following is a list of safety and
security features found in the all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500
Chassis Cab:
BeltAlert —
Enhanced seat belt reminder system. If a vehicle is driven
without the driver being properly belted, the system will
periodically activate a chime and illuminate an icon in the
instrument cluster to remind the driver to buckle up
Child-Protection
Rear-door Locks — Allow customers to disable the
rear-door, inside-release handle. A small lever on the door-shut
face operates this feature
Constant Force Retractors
(CFR) — Front outboard seat belts include a mechanical
device designed to distribute the force of a seat belt according
to the load of force exerted on it. CFRs are engineered to
force-limit the belt system, and gradually release seat belt
webbing in a controlled manner during an impact
Energy-absorbing Steering
Column — Steering column utilizes two coaxial tubes
that move relative to each other in order to allow the column to
move forward for enhanced energy-absorption during an impact
Enhanced Accident
Response System (EARS) — In the event of an impact,
this system makes it easier for emergency personnel to see and
reach occupants by turning on the interior lighting and
unlocking doors after air bag deployment
Four-wheel
Anti-lock-braking System (ABS) — Senses and prevents
wheel lockup, offering improved steering control under extreme
braking and/or slippery conditions
Integrated Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter and Ignition Key — The remote keyless
entry locks and unlocks doors and turns on interior lamps. If
the vehicle is equipped with a vehicle-theft security alarm, the
remote also arms and disarms that system
Knee Bolsters —
The steering column lower instrument panel and the glove-box
door are reinforced to further protect occupants during frontal
impacts. They both restrain and position the occupant properly
and enable the air bags to work effectively
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren (LATCH) — This system helps ease the
installation of compatible aftermarket child seats
Multi-stage Air Bag
System — Offering enhanced protection, this system is
designed to deploy based on the severity of an impact
Frame-rail Tips
— Frame tips are designed to collapse rearward in a controlled
manner during a frontal or offset-front impact
Seat Belt Pretensioners
— During a collision, impact sensors initiate front outboard
seat belt pretensioners to immediately remove slack from seat
belts, thereby reducing the forward movement of the occupant’s
head and torso
Security Alarm —
Arms and disarms alarm feature through remote control, flashes
lights and sounds horn upon unauthorized entry
Sentry Key Engine
Immobilizer Theft Deterrent System — This utilizes an
engine key that has an embedded transponder with a
pre-programmed security key code. When the key is inserted into
the ignition, the controller sends a random number to the
transponder and the engine is allowed to start. If the correct
key is not used, the engine will shut off after only a few
seconds
Three-point Seat Belts
— Front outboard seating positions and all rear seating
positions in the Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab have lap and
shoulder belts
Heavy Duty Manufacturing
Investment
Supported by a supplementary $48 million capital investment, the
all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab will be built at
Chrysler Group’s
Saltillo Assembly Plant in Coahuila, Mexico. The plant is
being expanded by 120,000 square feet for commercial vehicle
production and will accommodate new frame configurations.
The 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis
Cab joins an impressive lineup of bold Dodge Ram trucks already
built at Saltillo, including Dodge Ram Mega Cab, Dodge Ram Power
Wagon, Dodge Ram SRT10 and Dodge Ram Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500
models.
“The Saltillo facility’s unique
versatility, capability and adaptability makes it one of
Chrysler Group’s most flexible plants, allowing the company to
adjust production between the various models to better respond
to customer needs,” said Frank Ewasyshyn, Executive Vice
President – Manufacturing. “Chrysler Group’s flexible
manufacturing capability helps to build a positive business case
for new products and derivatives as each plant is able to
maximize its production capacity.”
The $48 million investment for
the all-new Dodge Ram Chassis Cab follows a recent $210 million
investment for production of the all-new 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab
in 2005. As a result, the plant will be able to handle increased
capacity and full production of the vehicle’s all-new,
commercial grade chassis and suspensions, including two cab-axle
lengths, regular and Quad Cab versions, 4x2 and 4x4 variants,
and single- and dual-rear-wheel models.
The Saltillo Assembly Plant has
2,100 employees working on two shifts and is one of five
Chrysler Group production facilities in Mexico.
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