Press Kit: 2007 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab, What's New for '07

“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