Download Print Press Kit: 2007 Chrysler Group Product Information, What's New for '07 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab Redefines Commercial Standard Auburn Hills, Mich. August 31, 2006 - Delivering Dodge Ram heritage, toughness and leadership to the growing Class 3 commercial truck market, Dodge conquers new territory and sets a new commercial standard with the all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab. With superior commercial capability, durability and performance, Ram 3500 Chassis Cab boasts a powerful lineup of renowned engines and an all-new commercial-grade chassis. “The all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab expands the Dodge Ram portfolio and builds on Dodge’s position in the truck market,” said George Murphy, Senior Vice President – Global Brand Marketing, Chrysler Group. “The Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab offers a dominant lineup of renowned engines, and is the ultimate work truck for the commercial customer looking for a powerful, capable and versatile performance vehicle.” Targeted at small-business tradesmen, fleet customers and traditional chassis cab users looking for more cab space, enhanced functionality and bold styling, the Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab boasts numerous class-leading attributes, including the highest single-rear-wheel Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 10,200 lbs., best-in-class rear frame strength (50-ksi steel), largest standard fuel tank (52 gallons), best-in-class standard V-8 power (HEMI® with 330 horsepower), and best-in-class interior cab room of 121.7 cubic feet for Quad Cab® models. The 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab is the latest innovative offering in a reliable portfolio of commercial vehicles designed for business customers. “WHAT’S NEW FOR 2007” New Models The all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab is introduced into the Class 3 chassis cab segment with both two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive models; two available cab-axle lengths (60 inches and 84 inches); single-rear-wheel and dual-rear-wheel versions; regular cab and quad cab configurations; and three trim lines (ST, SLT and Laramie) Distinguishing characteristics: Available new 6.7-liter High Output Cummins Turbo Diesel All-new commercial-grade chassis Upfit-friendly design Exclusive flat, “clean” frame rails with industry-standard 34-inch frame rail spacing Highest standard 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 Exterior Bold, powerful “Big Rig” Ram styling with bold hood and fender combination Regular cab and Quad Cab® configurations Four standard doors in Quad Cab models Massive crosshair grille Large headlamps 7-inch by 10-inch trailer tow mirrors — standard 17-inch wheels — standard Interior Best-in-class interior room (121.7 cubic feet — Quad Cab models, 64.9 cubic feet — regular cab models) Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and audio system controls located in wide center stack Available bucket seats with leather trim 60/40 folding rear seats in Quad Cab models—seat cushions fold up creating floor-to-ceiling storage Optional Quad Cab floor section under back seat folds open to create flat load floor Regular cab models provide behind the rear seat storage and significant seat travel and ease in reclining for driver and passenger Powertrain / Chassis 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 engine (standard on all models) New 6.7-liter High Output Cummins Turbo Diesel I-6 (optional on all models) G56 manual six-speed overdrive transmission with Power Take Off (PTO) capability (standard on all models) 545RFE automatic five-speed transmission (optional with 5.7-liter V-8 engine) Aisin AS68RC six-speed automatic transmission with PTO capability (optional with 6.7-liter diesel engine) Standard manual NV271 transfer case or optional NV273 electronic transfer case on 4x4 models 3.42, 3.73 , and 4.10 rear axle ratios available Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR): Single-rear-wheel — 10,200 lbs.; Dual-rear-wheel models — 12,500 lbs.; with 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel, Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) — 23,000 lbs. Optional exhaust brake with diesel engine Solid-beam front and rear axles Front suspension: five-link, coil-spring with beam axle and new shock absorbers Rear suspension: standard two-stage leaf springs with three leaves and separate auxiliary leaves for greater load-carrying capability. Enhancements include new springs, shocks, a narrower track and sway bar and jounce bumper Front and rear link-type sway bar and heavy-duty tubular shock absorbers — standard New track bar and jounce bumpers Standard four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock brake system (ABS) Upfit-friendly enhancements: 34-inch frame rail spacing Flat, “clean” frame rails All chassis components below frame surface Bolt-on exhaust hanger brackets Riveted cross-members One-piece C-channel frame 18-inch spaced U-bolt access User-friendly electrical connections Upfitter circuits and electrical schematics identified in body builder guide Optional 22-gallon mid-ship fuel tank Safety & Security BeltAlert Child-protection rear-door locks Constant Force Retractors (CFR) Energy-absorbing steering column Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS) Four-wheel anti-lock-braking system (ABS) Integrated remote keyless entry transmitter and ignition key Knee bolsters Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) Multi-stage air bag system Frame-rail tips Seat belt pretensioners Security alarm Sentry Key® Engine Immobilizer theft deterrent system Three-point seat belts DESIGN Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President – Design: “With robust, ‘big rig’ styling, Ram’s bold, powerful design communicates commercial power. Upfit-friendliness is a dominant design attribute, as the Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab is the first Ram chassis with industry-standard 34-inch frame rail spacing and flat, clean C-section frame rails.” Instant recognition and commercial power is immediately conveyed in the all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab. Conveying a distinctively bold and powerful statement, the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab’s design combines commercial vigor and unmatched versatility with unique upfit-friendly enhancements to provide a streamlined assembly process that reduces costs for upfitters, second-stage manufacturers and customers. Available in three trim lines – ST, SLT and Laramie – the Ram 3500 Chassis Cab’s lineup consists of 4x2, 4x4, single-rear- and dual-rear wheel, and regular and Quad Cab models. ENGINEERING Mike Donoughe, Vice President – Body-on-frame Product Team: “The all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab is a tough, heavyweight truck that gets the job done. It offers the market’s most potent powertrain combination, ensuring superior capability and enhanced commercial performance while maintaining heavy-duty truck durability.” The 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab comes standard with the legendary HEMI V-8 engine, while an all-new Cummins engine – a 6.7-liter turbo diesel – is also available. The Cummins diesel delivers 305 horsepower (227 kW) at 3,000 rpm and 610 lb.-ft. of torque (827 N•m) at 1,600 rpm. The standard 5.7-liter HEMI is a best-in-class V-8 that turns out 330 horsepower (246 kW) at 5,400 rpm and 375 lb.-ft. of torque (508 N•m) at 4,200 rpm. The all-new Ram 3500 Chassis Cab offers a six-speed automatic transmission (diesel only) with Power Take Off (PTO) capability and a six-speed manual transmission with PTO capability. An available electronic-shift transfer case is offered, and a factory-installed exhaust brake option contributes to safety and extended brake pad life. The 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab has an extended driving range due to, its best-in-class 52-gallon fuel tank. Two cab-axle lengths of 60 and 84 inches are available. A segment exclusive: all chassis components are below the top of the frame surface, providing versatility for virtually any upfit application. PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS Powerhouse powertrain package for another Ram with class-leading attributes: Choice of new 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel (610 lb.-ft. of torque) or legendary 330-horsepower HEMI V-8 All chassis components below top of frame surface (segment exclusive) Highest single-rear-wheel GVWR of 10,200 lbs. Best-in-class standard V-8 power (HEMI with 330 horsepower) Best-in-class rear frame strength (50-ksi steel) Best-in-class 52-gallon fuel tank Best-in-class interior cab room (121.7 cu. ft. for Quad Cab models) Upfit-friendly chassis cab delivers commercial performance and capability: First Ram chassis with industry-standard 34-inch frame rail spacing and flat frame rails Bold Dodge Ram design, combined with all-new commercial-grade chassis, provides enough versatility for virtually any upfit application User-friendly design enables a streamline assembly process, which reduces costs for upfitters, second-stage manufacturers and customers MODEL LINEUP 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab ST Standard Features: Argent front bumper Argent grille Argent steel wheels Four-wheel, anti-lock brake system Instrument panel black bezel Manual door locks Manual windows Tilt wheel Trailer tow wiring (seven wires) Two speakers Vinyl floor covering 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 Six-speed manual transmission 40-20-40 vinyl seats 7-inch x 10-inch manual exterior mirrors 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab SLT Standard Features: In addition to standard features on the ST, the Ram 3500 Chassis Cab SLT adds: Air conditioning Carpet floor covering Floor mats Four speakers Grille, bright chrome with black inserts Keyless entry Power heated mirrors Power windows and locks Sentry Key® Engine Immobilizer Speed control Wheels, bright skins/chrome center cap 17-inch chrome-clad steel wheels 40-20-40 cloth seats Optional Features: Adjustable pedals AM/FM radio with six-CD disc player Bucket seats with leather upholstery Infinity® sound system SIRIUS Satellite Radio Six-way power driver seat UConnect® Hands-free Communication System 17-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab Laramie Standard Features: In addition to standard features on the SLT, the Ram 3500 Chassis Cab Laramie adds: Dual-zone temperature control Fog lamps Glove box, ashtray, under-hood lamp Grille, chromed with chromed inserts Leather power and heated seats Leather-wrapped steering wheel Luxury front floor mats Power-sliding rear window Security alarm Steering wheel-mounted radio controls Wood-grain instrument panel bezel Optional Features (available on all models): 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel Six-speed automatic transmission Five-speed automatic transmission 22-gallon mid-ship fuel tank 220-amp alternator Exhaust brake option LPO options include passenger air bag delete, radio delete, power window/lock/mirror option with ST, and unique exterior paint colors Power Take Off (PTO) capability Snow plow prep package Spare tire and tools Vinyl seats and flooring (SLT only) SAFETY AND SECURITY Please refer to the safety glossary for descriptions of the following available features: BeltAlert Child-Protection Rear Door Locks Constant Force Retractors Energy-Absorbing Steering Column Enhanced Accident Response System Four-Wheel, Anti-Lock Brake System Integrated Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter and Ignition Key Knee Bolsters Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) Multi-Stage Air Bag System Frame Rail Tips Seat Belt Pretensioners Security Alarm Sentry Key Engine Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System Three-Point Seat Belts COLOR AVAILABILITY Bright Silver Bright White Brilliant Black Electric Blue Flame Red Inferno Red Light Khaki Mineral Gray Patriot Blue Special fleet paint capability MANUFACTURING INFORMATION 2007 model year production start: July 2006 (September 2006 for diesel automatic) Production location: Saltillo Assembly Plant in Coahuila, Mexico 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel engine: Cummins Engine Plant in Columbus, Ind. 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine: Saltillo Engine Plant in Saltillo, Mexico Six-speed automatic transmission: Aisin Transmission Facility in Ogawa, Aichi, Japan Six-speed manual transmission: Sao Bernardo do Campo plant in Sao Paulo, Brazil Five-speed automatic transmission: Kokomo Transmission in Kokomo, Ind. MARKET POSITION The all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab was designed from the ground up for the traditional chassis- cab buyer seeking a capable, durable, reliable, commercial-quality vehicle. The 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab offers a powerful lineup of award-winning engines, a commercial-grade chassis engineered to perform in the most demanding conditions, and bold, “big rig” Ram styling, defining the new commercial standard. Demographics / Target Customer Small-Business Customer 10 vehicles or less in fleet, including one to three chassis cabs Entrepreneur, independent businessperson with hands-on management style Wants dealer to be his one-stop shopping point (i.e., truck, upfit and financing package) Key vocational segments include tradesmen (carpenters, electricians, roofers, HVAC, electricians, etc.); landscaping and lawn maintenance; retailers/wholesalers; agriculture/ farming; manufacturing/tool and die; and service and delivery (florist, dry cleaner, package/parcel, etc.) Small-Fleet Customer 10-49 vehicles in fleet, including three or more chassis cabs Independent manager with reliable support staff and close pulse on the business Maintains rigid fleet maintenance and repair schedules May work directly with an original equipment manufacturer’s dealer commercial sales staff or with a large-fleet representative for vehicle purchase Key vocational segments include tradesmen (carpenters, electricians, roofers, HVAC, electricians, etc.); landscaping and lawn maintenance; retailers/wholesalers; agriculture/ farming,; manufacturing/tool and die; service and delivery (florist, dry cleaner, package/ parcel, etc.); utilities/government/municipalities; and fire/rescue/emergency medical service MARKET ADVANTAGES All chassis components below top of frame surface (segment exclusive) Highest single-rear-wheel GVWR of 10,200 lbs. Best-in-class standard V-8 power (HEMI with 330 horsepower) Best-in-class rear frame strength (50-ksi steel) Best-in-class 52-gallon fuel tank Best-in-class interior cab room (121.7 cu. ft. for Quad Cab models)