May / June 2007
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2008 DODGE RAM 4500 AND 5500 CHASSIS CABS
Extending bold, tough, in-your-face Dodge Ram heritage to the Class 4 and 5 commercial market, Dodge expands its commercial presence and sets another commercial standard with the launch of the all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs. “We built the all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs for heavy-duty chassis cab buyers who want a powerful, capable and versatile commercial-quality vehicle,” said George Murphy, Senior Vice President – Global Brand Marketing, Chrysler Group. “With commercial performance, durability and capability, the 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs offer dominant powertrain packages, a commercial-grade upfit-friendly chassis.” The ultimate chassis for the commercial customer looking for a dynamic, capable work-truck, the 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs feature numerous class-leading attributes including best-in-class First-gear ratio, largest standard fuel tank (196 litres or 43.3 Imperial gallons) and largest front brake rotors (390 mm).
With industry-standard 860-millimetre frame rail spacing and flat, clean frame rails on a one-piece C-channel rear-frame rail (50,000-psi steel), upfit-friendliness is a primary theme of the Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs. Showcasing an unrivalled upfit-friendly design that reduces costs for bodybuilders and customers, all chassis components are below the frame surface, assuring easy adaptability and versatility for virtually any upfit application. Offered in dual-rear-wheel models, four cab-axle lengths (1,530, 2,139, 2,749 and 3,054 millimetres) are available.
The all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs offer leading commercial performance with a dominant powertrain package. The standard 6.7- Cummins Turbo Diesel I6 is loaded with 305 horsepower and 610 lb.-ft. of torque.
The Cummins engine generates 305 horsepower at 3,000 rpm and 610 lb.-ft. of torque at 1,600 rpm. The legendary engine also delivers superior fuel economy while ensuring durability and the segment’s lowest cost of ownership for the commercial customer.
Providing superior trailer towing, acceleration, throttle response and drivability, the 6.7- engine is not only more powerful, it’s also cleaner with B5 biodiesel compatibility and a reduction in particulates and nitrogen oxide (NOx) that comply with the 2007 US heavy-duty emission standards.
Completing the dynamic powertrain package, the all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs offer a six-speed automatic transmission with Power Take Off (PTO) capability or a six-speed manual transmission with PTO capability. An available electronic-shift transfer case is offered and a factory-installed exhaust brake contributes to both safety and superior brake life.
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