Stellantis Media Site 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab: What's New for 2007                                                Contact:                                                             Randy                         Jones                                                                                                Todd                         Goyer                                                                                                                                                                                   2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab: What's New for 2007                                                                                                                                                           August 31, 2006,                                                                                                                      Auburn Hills, Mich.                                                       -                                               “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 — standardInterior    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 passengerPowertrain / 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