Download Print Press Kit: 2007 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab, What's New for '07 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab: What's New for 2007 Auburn Hills, Mich. August 31, 2006 - “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 What's New for '07