2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Specifications

2006 Dodge Ram 2500

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2006 Dodge Ram 2500

Kelley Blue Book Retail $17,200–$34,400  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB SRW

Engines

See Specs 345-hp, 5.7-liter V-8 (regular gas)  
See Specs 325-hp, 5.9-liter I-6 (diesel)  

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed multi-speed automatic w/OD  
See Specs 6-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 4-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 II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Optional Chrome tailpipe  
Standard Mode select transmission  
Standard Automatic locking hubs  
3.73 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 4.10  
Standard Part-time four-wheel drive  
Standard Four-wheel drive  
Standard Electronic transfer case  

5-spd multi-speed automatic w/OD

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  

6-spd manual w/OD

Optional Overdrive  

4-spd automatic w/OD

Optional Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Non-independent front leading link 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 re-circulating ball steering  
Standard Chrome-clad wheel covers  
Standard LT265/70SR17.0E BSW AS tires  
Optional LT265/70SR17.0E OWL AT tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 17" wheels
Optional Limited slip differential  

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Tailgate  
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors  
Optional Convex driver and passenger mirror  
Optional Trailer mirrors  
Optional Skid plates  
Optional Side steps  
Standard Black door handles  
Standard Body-colored front bumper  
Standard Chrome rear bumper  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Standard Chrome front bumper insert  
Optional 2 front tow hooks  
Standard Front licence plate bracket  
Optional Bedliner  
Standard Regular bed  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Class IV trailering with harness, hitch  
Optional Paint with lower accent two-tone  
Optional Two-tone paint  
Standard Chrome grille  
Optional Chrome tip exhaust  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual dual-zone front air conditioning  
Optional 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Optional Sunshade  
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  
Standard Power adjustable pedals  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Garage door transmitter  
Optional Navigation system  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Partial floor console with box  
Optional Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console  
Standard Illuminated glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Rear door bins  
1 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Interior concealed storage  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard 3 12V DC power outlets  
Standard Ashtray  
Standard Front lighter element(s) location  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 6  
Optional Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front split-bench 40-20-40 seats  
Optional Front bucket seats  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 6-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver and passenger lumbar support  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver and passenger seats  
Standard Power driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest with storage  
Standard Rear manual reclining 60-40 split-bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Standard Rear seat center armrest  
Standard Leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Carpet on lower door panel  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Deluxe sound insulation  
Standard Simulated wood/metal-look instrument panel insert  
Standard Simulated wood door panel insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome interior accents  
Standard Concealed cargo storage  

Entertainment Features

Standard SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Optional SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, auto-reverse cassette, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Radio data system  
Standard Premium amplifier  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 7 Infinity speakers  
Optional 2 wireless headphones  
Optional Entertainment system with DVD  
Optional A/V remote  
Optional 1 1st row LCD monitor  
Optional 1 2nd row LCD monitor  
Optional Wireless connectivity  
Standard Fixed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Optional Cab clearance lights  
Standard Cargo bed light  
Standard Underhood light  
Standard Variable intermittent speed-sensitive wipers wipers  
Optional Rear window defroster  
Standard Power rear windshield  
Standard Deep-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front and rear 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  
Standard Transmission-fluid-temperature warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 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 and passenger front-impact airbags  
Optional Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Height adjustable front and rear seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Sentry Key Ignition disable  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard 3 rear head restraints  
Standard Break resistant glass  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-8 Engine type  
345 cu.in. Engine displacement  
345-hp @ 5,200 rpm Engine horsepower  
375 lbs.-ft. @ 4,200 rpm Engine torque  
OHV Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.9" x 3.6" Engine bore x stroke  
9.60 to 1 Compression ratio  
34.0 gal. Fuel tank capacity
6,593 lbs. Curb weight  
3,804 lbs. Front curb weight  
2,789 lbs. Rear curb weight  
8,800 lbs. GVWR  
5,200 lbs. Front GAWR  
6,010 lbs. Rear GAWR  
2,210 lbs. Payload  
5,200 lbs. Front axle capacity  
6,200 lbs. Rear axle capacity  
6,390 lbs. Front tire/wheel capacity  
6,390 lbs. Rear tire/wheel capacity  
8,250 lbs. Towing capacity  
15,000 lbs. GCWR  
247.7" Exterior length  
36.8" Cab to axle  
48.0" Axle to end of frame  
9.3 cu.in. Frame section modulus
79.5" Exterior body width  
78.5" Exterior height  
160.5" Wheelbase  
69.5" Front tread  
68.2" Rear tread  
26.2' Turning radius  
30 degrees Approach angle  
28 degrees Departure angle  
7.7" Ground clearance (min.)  
7.7" Ground clearance (max.)  
23 degrees Ramp breakover angle  
36.2" Load floor height  
41.0" Front legroom  
44.2" Rear legroom  
40.8" Front headroom  
40.5" Rear headroom  
64.9" Front hiproom  
64.4" Rear hiproom  
67.0" Front shoulder room  
66.5" Rear shoulder room  
143.2 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
75.9" Exterior cargo length  
51.0" Exterior cargo width  
20.2" Pickup bed depth  
66.4 " Exterior cargo maximum width  
7.6 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
72.2 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
72.2 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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