EVEN BOLDER RAM DESIGN
Dodge Ram’s distinguished and bold “big rig” design is expressed in greater magnitude in the new 2006 Dodge Ram 1500.  A chrome crosshair grille with surround collar and new distinctive headlamps retain Dodge Ram’s robust and chiseled front-end appearance.

The 2006 Dodge Ram 1500’s new fully chrome, ingot-like grille highlights a massive front bumper, creating a bold, protective appearance.  The substantial grille remains a mainstay of the Dodge Ram design signature, with the large crosshair as the focal point.  Moved to the center of the crosshair from the top of the grille is the signature Ram’s head.

Large angular headlamp modules on the new 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 provide 22 percent more light intensity and 40 percent improved beam spectrum than the previous Dodge Ram 1500.

POWERFUL ENGINE LINEUP
The new 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 offers three powerful engines, including the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with MDS, providing a best-in-class 345 horsepower and 375 lb.-ft of torque.

“With a 48 percent take rate, the HEMI continues to resonate with consumers and is extremely popular among Dodge Ram Light Duty customers,” said Jackson.

With 300 lb.-ft. of torque, the Magnum® 4.7-liter V-8 provides smooth and responsive performance, and is available with a five-speed automatic transmission.

The 3.7-liter Magnum V-6 engine is standard on the two-wheel-drive Dodge Ram 1500 regular cab and the two-wheel-drive Quad Cab with the standard bed configuration.  The 3.7-liter Magnum V-6 delivers 215 horsepower and 235 lb.-ft. of torque.

The 3.7-liter Magnum V-6 and the 4.7-liter Magnum V-8 engines feature a standard Getrag six-speed manual transmission.

NEW LEVELS OF EFFICIENCY
The new 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 leaps to new heights in performance and efficiency in the full-size pickup segment, providing the most state-of-the-art technology available to meet the needs of today’s pickup truck buyers. Dodge engineers perfected several areas of the Dodge Ram 1500 — from powertrain to aerodynamics — to create a more fuel-efficient light-duty, full-size pickup truck.