Dodge Ram 2002 to 2007: The "DR" Trucks
The third-generation Ram debuted for 2002. This represented a major update including all new frame, suspension, power equipment, interiors, and sheet metal. Includes a larger grille, and remained the focus of the models as most competitors had adopted the Ram's separate-fender view. Cummins isb diesel was in the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 2004. The four wheel drive light trucks (1500 series) lost their live axles in trade for an independent front suspension, but the heavy work (2500 and 3500 series) kept alive axles for maximum durability and load capacity.
The new design of DR trucks reignited sales, with 400,000 sold in 2002 and sold about 450,000 in 2003, a new peak of the Ram name. At the same time, both Ford and GM trucks are declining from a 2001 peak of more than 900,000 to 850,000 in the area. However, sales of the Ram, was unable to keep pace with the eleventh-generation F-150 and Nissan Titan strong in 2004 and 2005, with 400,543 Rams sold that year. The Toyota Tundra had never posed much of a threat, but a much bigger 2007 model may further undermine sales of Dodge.
Special Rams
SRT-10 - This version is a quad-cab or the body with the Dodge Viper V10 engine, massive Pirelli 22 "rim tires, custom lowered suspension, unique bucket seats, full body kit and a spoiler. The version of 2004 was available only in a single cab 6-speed manual transmission with a Hurst changes. For 2005, Dodge debuted a Quad Cab version of the Viper V10 engine truck. Now you have a 48RE four speed automatic transmission that was taken from the work Heavy Rams with Cummins engine. In 2004, the truck won the Guinness record for "World's Fastest Production Pickup Truck" of 154,587 mph (247.3 km / h). [1] This record was surpassed even by the Australian, The way of inspiration, Malo R8 Holden Special Vehicles in May 2006 [citation needed]. SRT-10 production ended on June 30, 2006. It is rumored that the SRT-10 is replaced by an SRT-8 model with a larger displacement Hemi V8 power.
Power Wagon - Introduced in 2005, the Power Wagon is an off-road focused version of the Ram. Comes with the 5.7L Hemi engine, locking differentials, disconnecting anti-roll bars, oversized off-road tires, winch, fender flares and "Power Wagon" instead of the nameplate of the standard Ram badging ..
Rumble Bee - The Rumble Bee is a sport truck edition of the Ram Hemi. It was only available in regular cab / short box pickups and included lower body cladding, 20in wheels, a hood scoop, upgraded exhaust and a specially trimmed interior including a serial number plate. On the back of the box is a band with a "Rumble Bee" picture, meant to be reminiscent of the Super Bee. Rumblebees All were black with yellow trim or yellow with black cut.
HemiSport - The Quad Cab is HemiSport edition version of the Rumble Bee, and was introduced in 2004. Available in black, red or silver, and with either rear or four-wheel drive. It was equipped similarly to the Rumble Bee, but without the license plate number. The HemiSport was suspended in 2006.
Daytona - Introduced in 2005, the Ram Daytona is a new sports edition of the Ram Hemi pickup truck. Available in Regular or Quad Cab styles, features and lower body cladding, 20in chrome wheels, SRT-10 hood, Borla dual exhaust, serial number plate, and a tall rear spoiler reminiscent of the famous Dodge Charger Daytona since the late 1960s. The Daytona is a black body stripe to match the rear spoiler and come in silver or "Go Mango" with matching paint finish.
The third-generation Ram debuted for 2002. This represented a major update including all new frame, suspension, power equipment, interiors, and sheet metal. Includes a larger grille, and remained the focus of the models as most competitors had adopted the Ram's separate-fender view. Cummins isb diesel was in the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 2004. The four wheel drive light trucks (1500 series) lost their live axles in trade for an independent front suspension, but the heavy work (2500 and 3500 series) kept alive axles for maximum durability and load capacity.
The new design of DR trucks reignited sales, with 400,000 sold in 2002 and sold about 450,000 in 2003, a new peak of the Ram name. At the same time, both Ford and GM trucks are declining from a 2001 peak of more than 900,000 to 850,000 in the area. However, sales of the Ram, was unable to keep pace with the eleventh-generation F-150 and Nissan Titan strong in 2004 and 2005, with 400,543 Rams sold that year. The Toyota Tundra had never posed much of a threat, but a much bigger 2007 model may further undermine sales of Dodge.
Special Rams
SRT-10 - This version is a quad-cab or the body with the Dodge Viper V10 engine, massive Pirelli 22 "rim tires, custom lowered suspension, unique bucket seats, full body kit and a spoiler. The version of 2004 was available only in a single cab 6-speed manual transmission with a Hurst changes. For 2005, Dodge debuted a Quad Cab version of the Viper V10 engine truck. Now you have a 48RE four speed automatic transmission that was taken from the work Heavy Rams with Cummins engine. In 2004, the truck won the Guinness record for "World's Fastest Production Pickup Truck" of 154,587 mph (247.3 km / h). [1] This record was surpassed even by the Australian, The way of inspiration, Malo R8 Holden Special Vehicles in May 2006 [citation needed]. SRT-10 production ended on June 30, 2006. It is rumored that the SRT-10 is replaced by an SRT-8 model with a larger displacement Hemi V8 power.
Power Wagon - Introduced in 2005, the Power Wagon is an off-road focused version of the Ram. Comes with the 5.7L Hemi engine, locking differentials, disconnecting anti-roll bars, oversized off-road tires, winch, fender flares and "Power Wagon" instead of the nameplate of the standard Ram badging ..
Rumble Bee - The Rumble Bee is a sport truck edition of the Ram Hemi. It was only available in regular cab / short box pickups and included lower body cladding, 20in wheels, a hood scoop, upgraded exhaust and a specially trimmed interior including a serial number plate. On the back of the box is a band with a "Rumble Bee" picture, meant to be reminiscent of the Super Bee. Rumblebees All were black with yellow trim or yellow with black cut.
HemiSport - The Quad Cab is HemiSport edition version of the Rumble Bee, and was introduced in 2004. Available in black, red or silver, and with either rear or four-wheel drive. It was equipped similarly to the Rumble Bee, but without the license plate number. The HemiSport was suspended in 2006.
Daytona - Introduced in 2005, the Ram Daytona is a new sports edition of the Ram Hemi pickup truck. Available in Regular or Quad Cab styles, features and lower body cladding, 20in chrome wheels, SRT-10 hood, Borla dual exhaust, serial number plate, and a tall rear spoiler reminiscent of the famous Dodge Charger Daytona since the late 1960s. The Daytona is a black body stripe to match the rear spoiler and come in silver or "Go Mango" with matching paint finish.