2011 Ram 1500
WHATS NEW FOR 2011
New trim level
the Ram Outdoorsman takes all of the features most useful to hunters, fishermen, campers and boaters, and packages them into one model. Outdoorsman combines convenience, off-road capability and trailer-towing hardware in one package with a name that will resonate among its intended users
New colors: Hunter Green Pearl and Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl
Power folding mirrors
Increased Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)
New factory spray-in bedliner available on all models
Active on-demand transfer case now standard on Big Horn, Sport and Laramie 4X4 models
New Garmin Navigation System
Trend-setting Engineering, New Innovations and New Outdoorsman Model
In 2011, the Ram Track brand continues to build on the 1500. Besides the new Outdoorsman trim level, Ram 1500 is available with new colors, including Hunter Green Pearl and Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl.
A factory spray-in bedliner also is available for 2011 on all models, providing extra protection when transporting material and power folding mirrors are shared with the Ram 1500?s big brother, the Ram HD. An active on-demand transfer case is now standard on the Big Horn, Sport and Laramie 4x4 models offering smart torque transfer for slick surface conditions. Additionally, the Ram 1500 is available with a new navigation system with Garmin technology.
Ram Outdoorsman takes all of the features most useful to hunters, fishermen, campers and boaters, and packages them into one model. Outdoorsman combines convenience, off-road capability and trailer towing hardware in one package with a name that will resonate among its intended users.
We asked Ram Truck customers ? boaters, campers, fishing enthusiasts and hunters ? what features would they like to see in a truck, said Fred Diaz, President and CEO Ram Truck Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. They answered ?more capability, more room for my gear and ready to hit the trail. And make it affordable.'
Ram owner demographics illustrate a passion for the outdoors: 47 percent hunt, 57 percent fresh water fish, 33 percent salt water fish, 36 percent own power boats and 37 percent tow camping trailers. Overall, 62 percent of full-size pickup truck owners hunt, fish or camp.
Ram Truck engineers many of whom count hunting, fishing, boating and camping among their hobbies brought together features that they felt would best meet the practical needs of owners who will frequently use their Ram truck for towing or long, remote trips.
Standard trailer-towing upgrades, interior and exterior convenience, lighting enhancements, all-terrain tires and underbody protection are combined with a rugged exterior appearance to highlight the new Ram Outdoorsman.
Outdoorsman will replace the TRX4 trim level in the 2011 Ram Truck lineup. It will join the other Ram trim levels, which include: ST, SLT, Sport and Laramie.
Prices for the Ram Outdoorsman models start at $28,350, including destination charge.
Ram Outdoorsman models will go on sale third quarter 2010.
PRODUCT CHRONOLOGY
2010 DODGE RAM 1500
Increased Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) to 15,500 lbs. from 14,000 lbs. with 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 and 3.92 rear axle and 140.5-in. wheelbase
Fuel-saver indicator on 3.7-liter engine
Interactive Decel Fuel Shut Off (iDFSO) on all engines for improved
real world fuel economy
Available integrated trailer-brake controller
iPod® Control with glove-box connection
22-in. tires on R/T package (late availability)
Available folding trailer-tow mirrors
Available power trailer-tow mirrors
New premium Tire-pressure Monitoring (TPM) system
Electro-chromic mirrors (available in Luxury Group, standard on Laramie)
2009 DODGE RAM 1500
3.7-liter Magnum V-6 engine (4x2 models)
4.7-liter V-8 engine (4x4 models)
Four-speed automatic transmission (with 3.7-liter V-6)
Five-speed automatic transmission (with 4.7-liter V-8)
Heavy-duty engine cooling (with 5.7-liter engine)
Four-wheel disc brakes with rear-wheel ABS
Four-wheel-drive electric-shift transfer case (on 4x4 models)
17-in. steel wheels and a full-size spare tire
Power rack-and-pinion steering
Heavy-duty vinyl floor covering
Air conditioning
AM/FM stereo with CD player and four speakers
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Vinyl 40/20/40 split-bench front seat
Folding rear bench seat (Quad Cab models)
Tilt-steering column
Manual windows
Fixed rear window
Sentry Key® engine immobilizer
Engine block heater
Power-sliding rear window (Quad Cab only)
Power, heated, folding mirrors
Bedliner
Black lower bodyside moldings
Two-tone exterior paint
Front-hood protection shield
3.92 axle ratio
Anti-spin rear differential
17-in. chrome-clad steel wheels
Tip Start
SIRIUS Satellite Radio
Speed control
Sliding rear window
Supplemental side-curtain air bags
4.7-liter FFV V-8 engine
Cloth 40/20/40 split-bench seat
Carpet floor covering
Floor mats
Overhead console with mini trip computer and compass
Speed control
Power windows, door locks and heated mirrors
Remote keyless entry
17-in. painted aluminum wheels (20-in. painted aluminum wheels on Lone Star and Big Horn Quad Cab short-bed models)
5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine
Five-speed automatic transmission
On-demand transfer case (4x4 models)
Power sunroof
Power adjustable pedals
AM/FM stereo with six-disc CD changer and Infinity® speaker system
Uconnect Multimedia radio with navigation system and hands-free communication system with Bluetooth technology
Low-back
Six-way
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Rear-window defroster
Active turn signals
Trailer-tow mirrors
Unique bucket seats
Body color fascia and grille
Fog lamps
Bodyside chromed trim
Dual-zone climate control
Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
Security alarm
Six-way power driver seat
Light Graystone Pearl Coat
Austin Tan Pearl Coat
Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat
Stone White Clear Coat
Flame Red Clear Coat
Sunburst Orange Pearl Coat
Detonator Yellow Clear Coat
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
2008 DODGE RAM 1500
MODEL YEAR
New Sunburst Orange, Detonator Yellow exterior colors
Dark Maple Burl wood grain accents for Laramie models
New 4.7-liter V-8 engine producing 310 horsepower (31 percent increase) and 330 lb.-ft. of torque (10 percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement
6,000-mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines
Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models
Trailer-Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Tire-Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available
2007 DODGE RAM 1500
MODEL YEAR
YES Essentials® stain-resistant, odor-resistant, antistatic seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats
Power accessory delay
E85-compatible 4.7-liter V-8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle?FFV)
Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Optional Remote Start
One-touch, three-blink lane change feature
2006 DODGE RAM 1500
MODEL YEAR
Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7-liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent
Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four-speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7-liter V-6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts
Front-axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy
NV 244 full-time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front/rear torque split when four-wheel drive is activated
Optional all-wheel-drive electronic transfer case
Tow/haul? feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing
Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity
and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise
Reduced drag brake calipers contribute to enhanced aerodynamics
Coil-over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models
Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers
Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced
driving dynamics
Re-engineered body-mount design results in a quieter cabin experience and a more comfortable ride
Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and
handling characteristics
New wheel lineup includes:
17-in. aluminum with unique finish (SLT, TRX and TRX4 Packages)
20-in. aluminum (optional on SLT)
17-in. chrome-clad aluminum (Laramie)
20-in. chrome-clad aluminum (standard on new Sport Package, optional on
SLT and Laramie)
Thicker front-door glass and re-engineered door seals for reduced wind noise contributes to interior cabin quietness
Polymer constraint layer on front of dash panel for enhanced engine and road
noise abatement
Rear spoiler positioned on rear liftgate contributes to enhanced vehicle aerodynamics
Redesigned headlamps, grille, front fascia and fender assemblies
Enhanced headlamp performance
Optional power-sliding backlight
Available in nine colors, including Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat and Light Khaki Metallic Clear Coat
Redesigned instrument panel with four trim levels
Optional full-screen navigation radio
Optional DVD rear-seat entertainment system on Quad Cab®
Optional front bucket seats with full center console available on SLT, Sport Package and Laramie
Rear-seat ladder-style head restraints on Quad Cab
Enhanced seat design features including optional bucket seats, enhanced leather offerings and French-stitched sew lines
Upscale finishes including Maple Pommele accents on instrument panel and doors and Satin Silver II accents on control knobs
Interior color offerings: Khaki and Medium Slate Gray
New hydroformed frame enables greater front crush zone for enhanced absorption and crash energy dissipation
Advanced multi-stage driver and front-passenger air bags and knee bolsters
Weight-based Occupant Classification System (OCS) for controlling front passenger air bag deployment (Quad Cab)
2005 DODGE RAM 1500
MODEL YEAR
New sunroof available on Quad Cab short box
New tailgate badge ? Ram?s head replaces ?Dodge? nameplate
UConnect Hands-free Communication System with Bluetooth® technology; optional on SLT and Laramie
SIRIUS Satellite Radio optional on Quad Cab SLT short box and Laramie
New transmission mounts for manual transmissions reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)
3.7-liter Magnum V-6 engine upgrades provide improved idle quality and fuel economy refinements. Engine upgrade includes a new camshaft profile, lash adjusters, low-tension piston rings and a 9.7:1 compression ratio
4.7-liter V-8 engine adds knock sensors and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) for improved efficiency
Getrag 238 six-speed manual transmission replaces the NV 3500 five-speed manual on 3.7-liter and 4.7-liter Magnum engines
Low Lockup Speed and turbine damper added to 545RFE with 4.7-liter engine. The turbine damper improves NVH performance allowing for torque converter lockup clutch application at lower speeds
2004 DODGE RAM 1500
MODEL YEAR
Full-time electric shift optional on Laramie and SLT
Tow/haul mode offered on light-duty models with automatic transmission
Flexible-fuel version of 4.7-liter engine available to fleet customers
Optional larger 34-gallon fuel tank on 1500 Quad Cab with standard bed
The 5.7-liter HEMI Magnum V-8 receives exhaust gas recirculation for
improved efficiency
New exterior color: Deep Molten Red replaces Garnet Red
New adjustable rear-seat outboard head restraints standard on Quad Cab
Chromed bodyside moldings standard for Laramie
Chromed surround grille with chromed billet inserts for Laramie standard
Body color side moldings now standard with Sport Appearance Group
Chrome-clad wheels now standard on Laramie
New available navigation radio with 4.9-in. full-color display, AM/FM stereo, CD player,
11 speakers, 240-watt amplifier and DVD-based navigation system
Satin Silver door and instrument-panel bezels for Laramie
Laramie model features new seat appearance, with unique leather-seat design with high-contrast color seat inserts
Laramie J Package (includes ash receiver, cup holder, vanity mirror lamps for driver
and passenger, glove-box lighting, switchable dome lamp and electrochromic
rearview mirror)
2003 DODGE RAM 1500
MODEL YEAR
All-new 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 replaces 5.9-liter engine
545RFE multi-speed automatic transmission available with 4.7-liter and 5.7-liter engines
Optional rear-window defogger (mid-year introduction)
SLT Plus is rebadged as Laramie on Regular and Quad Cab models with an extensive list of standard features
New tow hooks standard on Laramie four-wheel drive, optional in Protection Group for four-wheel-drive ST and SLT and optional with two-wheel-drive ST, SLT and Laramie
Adjustable pedals with manual transmission?Optional
AM/FM stereo with six-disc in-dash CD?Optional
Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls are packaged with AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and CD player or an AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and six-disc in-dash CD changer?SLT; both equipped with 11-speaker Infinity® system
Electronic throttle control on 5.7-liter HEMI Magnum V-8 engine
Automatic locking retractor added to front-passenger seat belt
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) child seat anchor system added to Regular and Quad Cab models
2002 DODGE RAM 1500
MODEL YEAR
All-new, roomier, stiffer body structure
All-new frames with fully boxed side rails
All-new, customer-oriented interior with added storage
Two- and four-wheel-drive models with Regular and Quad Cab bodies
Three equipment levels?ST, SLT and SLT Plus
Sport Appearance Group and Sport Appearance Group with 20-in. wheels and tires?Optional on SLT and SLT Plus
Next-generation 3.7-liter Magnum SOHC, SMPI V-6 engine with balance shaft
Next-generation 4.7-liter Magnum SOHC, SMPI V-8 engine
45RFE multi-speed automatic transmission
Available electric-shift four-wheel-drive transfer case
Refined manual four-wheel-drive transfer case
Independent front suspension on four-wheel-drive models
Refined two-wheel-drive suspension systems
Rack-and-pinion steering
P245/70R17 standard tires
P275/55R20 on two-wheel-drive models and P275/60R20 on four-wheel-drive models
Standard four-wheel disc brakes?Largest in the industry
Truck-industry first dual-rate power brake booster
Bed length of short-box models reduced to provide increased cab interior roominess
Industry-exclusive wide-opening forward-hinged rear door with outside door handles and full roll-down windows
Trailer-tow outside mirrors with rotating heads for improved rearward visibility
Structural rear bumper?Class III trailer towing capability without added equipment
Class IV trailer hitch platform?Integrated with rear bumper structure
Extended Regular and Quad Cab interiors?Roomiest in the industry
Power adjustable pedals with automatic transmission?Optional on SLT, in SLT Plus
All-new seats for increased passenger comfort
60/40 split-folding rear seat?Available on SLT and SLT Plus Quad Cab models
Improved storage compartments under rear seats on Quad Cab models
Steel fold-flat load floor?Available on SLT and SLT Plus Quad Cab models
Larger, more versatile cab-back storage systems on Regular Cab models
Pickup truck first: Dual-Zone Climate Control?SLT Plus
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with customer-programmable features?SLT Plus
Best-in-class optional Infinity premium speaker system?11 premium speakers in seven locations and a 240-watt digital amplifier
Truck industry first: side air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) for front and rear-seat outboard occupants?Optional
Adjustable front-seat head restraints?Standard
Outboard front seat-belt pretensioners?Standard
Enhanced interior head-impact protection?Standard
Extension of Quad Cab body allows use of rearward-facing child seats in back seat
2001 DODGE RAM 1500
MODEL YEAR
July 2000 Production
Club Cab body style discontinued
User-ready child seat upper anchors on cab back panels
January 2000 Production
High-Output Cummins Turbo Diesel engine with six-speed manual transmission only (245 horsepower and 505 lb.-ft. of torque)
2000 DODGE RAM 1500
MODEL YEAR
Eight-foot box with 1500 Club Cab body discontinued
New front suspension and steering systems on all models
All-new brake system with dual-piston front disc brake calipers and quick-response vacuum booster
1999 DODGE RAM 1500
MODEL YEAR
Upgraded Sport Appearance Group?Front bumper and fascia, grille, quad headlamps
1998 DODGE RAM 1500
MODEL YEAR
Quad Cab body style introduced
Next-generation driver and front-passenger air bags (running change)(a)
Passenger air bag cutoff switch (Regular Cab and Quad Cab only) (running change)
Removable storage module under rear seats of Quad Cab (mid-year introduction)(b)
1995 DODGE RAM 1500
MODEL YEAR
Club Cab model added
1994 DODGE RAM 1500
MODEL YEAR
All-new Regular Cab models introduced
Model designations changed to 1500, 2500 and 3500
(a) Certified to federal regulations that allow less forceful air bags. Always use seat belts.
Remember, a back seat is the safest place for children.
(b) Important?Always remove key and replace cover. Rearward-facing child seats may be
used in the front seat only with the passenger air bag turned off.
