2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Specifications

2006 Dodge Ram 1500

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2006 Dodge Ram 1500

Kelley Blue Book Retail $7,775–$22,800  

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Specifications

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Specifications shown for: SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 120.5 in. WB

Engines

See Specs 235-hp, 4.7-liter V-8 (regular gas)  
See Specs 345-hp, 5.7-liter V-8 (regular gas)  
See Specs 235-hp, 4.7-liter V-8 (flexible; E85)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 5-speed multi-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

Optional Block heater  
Standard 136-amp. alternator  
Standard 600 CCA battery  
Optional 750 CCA heavy-duty battery  
Standard Low emission vehicle  
Optional Low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Optional Chrome tailpipe  
Optional Mode select transmission  
3.21 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 3.55  
Optional Axle ratio: 3.92  
Standard Rear-wheel drive  

6-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

5-spd multi-speed automatic w/OD

Optional Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front short and long arm suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Heavy-duty front shocks  
Standard Rigid axle rear leaf suspension  
Standard Heavy-duty rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Optional Chrome-clad wheel covers  
Standard P245/70SR17.0 BSW AS tires  
Optional P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS tires  
Optional P265/70SR17.0 OWL AS tires  
Optional P275/60SR20.0 OWL AS tires  
Optional P275/60SR20.0 BSW AS tires  
Optional P265/70SR17.0 OWL AT tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 17" wheels
Optional 20" wheels
Optional Limited slip differential  

Body Exterior Features

Standard 2 doors
Standard Tailgate  
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors  
Optional Convex driver and passenger mirror  
Optional Trailer mirrors  
Optional Side steps  
Standard Black door handles  
Standard Chrome front and rear bumpers  
Standard Front bumper with body-colored rub strip  
Optional Chrome front bumper with body-colored rub strip  
Optional Body-colored front bumper with body-colored rub strip  
Optional Chrome front bumper with gray rub strip  
Optional Body-colored rear bumper  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Optional 2 front tow hooks  
Standard Front license plate bracket  
Optional Bedliner  
Standard Regular bed  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Trailering with harness  
Optional Class IV trailering with harness, hitch  
Optional Paint with lower accent two-tone  
Optional Paint with badging  
Optional Two-tone paint  
Standard Chrome grille  
Optional Body-colored grille with chrome accents  
Optional Black grille  
Optional Chrome tip exhaust  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Optional Remote engine start  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Optional Power adjustable pedals  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Optional Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Optional Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Passenger-side visor mirror  
Optional Garage door transmitter: Homelink  
Optional Navigation system  
Standard Front cupholder  
Standard Partial floor console with box  
Optional Full floor console with covered box  
Optional Full floor console with box  
Standard Mini overhead console  
Standard Glove box  
Optional Illuminated glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Optional Interior concealed storage  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard 2 12V DC power outlets  
Optional 3 12V DC power outlets  
Standard Ashtray  
Standard Front lighter element(s) location  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 3  
Optional Max. seating capacity of 2  
Standard Front split-bench 40-20-40 seats  
Optional Front bucket seats  
Standard 4-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Optional 6-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Optional Manual reclining driver seat  
Optional Manual driver lumbar support  
Optional Power height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Optional Power driver fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest  
Optional Front center armrest with storage  
Standard Cloth front seat upholstery  
Optional Leather front seat upholstery  
Optional Premium cloth front seat upholstery  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Optional Vinyl/rubber floor covering  
Standard Deluxe sound insulation  
Optional Metal-look instrument panel insert, door panel insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Optional Leather steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front floor mats  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Optional SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Optional SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, auto-reverse cassette, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Optional SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard Remote CD compatible  
Optional MP3 decoder  
Optional Radio data system  
Optional Premium amplifier  
Optional Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 4 speakers
Optional 7 Infinity speakers  
Optional 1 1st row LCD monitor  
Optional Wireless connectivity  
Standard Fixed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Optional Front fog lights  
Standard Cargo bed light  
Optional Underhood light  
Standard Variable intermittent speed-sensitive wipers wipers  
Optional Rear window defroster  
Optional Sliding rear windshield  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Voltmeter  
Standard Compass  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Oil pressure gauge  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard Engine hour meter  
Standard In-radio clock  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Low-oil-level warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Bulb-failure warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  
Optional Transmission-fluid-temperature warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Rear wheel ABS brakes  
Optional Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 1 ABS channel  
Optional 3 ABS channels  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front and rear ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Full-size spare tire  
Standard Underbody mounted spare tire w/crankdown  
Standard Driver front-impact airbag  
Standard Cancellable passenger front-impact airbag  
Optional Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Sentry Key Ignition disable  
Optional Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-8 Engine type  
287 cu.in. Engine displacement  
235-hp @ 4,600 rpm Engine horsepower  
300 lbs.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm Engine torque  
SOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.7" x 3.4" Engine bore x stroke  
9.30 to 1 Compression ratio  
26.0 gal. Fuel tank capacity
14 mpg Fuel economy city  
19 mpg Fuel economy highway  
4,633 lbs. Curb weight  
2,670 lbs. Front curb weight  
1,963 lbs. Rear curb weight  
6,025 lbs. GVWR  
3,700 lbs. Front GAWR  
3,900 lbs. Rear GAWR  
1,390 lbs. Payload  
3,700 lbs. Front axle capacity  
3,900 lbs. Rear axle capacity  
4,008 lbs. Front tire/wheel capacity  
4,008 lbs. Rear tire/wheel capacity  
4,200 lbs. Towing capacity  
9,000 lbs. GCWR  
207.7" Exterior length  
36.9" Cab to axle  
47.9" Axle to end of frame  
5.5 cu.in. Frame section modulus
79.5" Exterior body width  
73.6" Exterior height  
120.5" Wheelbase  
68.6" Front tread  
67.9" Rear tread  
19.6' Turning radius  
15 degrees Approach angle  
24 degrees Departure angle  
7.4" Ground clearance (min.)  
7.7" Ground clearance (max.)  
22 degrees Ramp breakover angle  
33.0" Load floor height  
41.0" Front legroom  
40.9" Front headroom  
64.9" Front hiproom  
67.1" Front shoulder room  
65.2 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
75.9" Exterior cargo length  
51.0" Exterior cargo width  
60.9 cu.ft. Exterior cargo volume  
20.1" Pickup bed depth  
70.2 " Exterior cargo maximum width  
15.2 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
15.2 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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