2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab Price, Specs & Fuel Economy

Road Test: 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab

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2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab
General
Location of final assembly	Saltillo, Mexico
Body style	Four-door pickup
EPA size class	Standard pickup
Drivetrain layout	Front engine, RWD or 4WD
Airbags	Dual front (std), side curtain (opt)
Powertrain
Std engine	90° V-8, alum heads
Bore x stroke, in	3.92 x 3.58
Displacement, ci/L	343/5.7
Compression ratio	9.6:1
Valve gear	OHV, 16 valves/cyl
Fuel induction	SFI
SAE horsepower, hp @ rpm	345 @ 5400
SAE torque, lb-ft @ rpm	375 @ 4200
Opt engine Turbo	I-6, cast iron block/heads
Bore x stroke, in	4.02 x 4.72
Displacement, ci/L	359/5.9
Compression ratio	17.2:1
Valve gear	OHV, 24 valves/cyl
Fuel induction	High-pressure common rail
SAE horsepower, hp @ rpm	325 @ 2900
SAE torque, lb-ft @ rpm	610 @ 1600
Std transmission	5-45RFE 5-speed auto
1st	3.00:1
2nd	1.67:1 upshift/1.50:1 kick-down
3rd	1.00:1
4th	0.75:1
5th	0.67:1
Reverse	3.00:1
Opt transmission	48RE 4-speed automatic
1st	2.48:1
2nd	1.45:1
3rd	1.00:1
4th	0.69:1
Reverse	2.20:1
Opt transmission	NVG5600 6-speed manual
1st	6.29:1
2nd	3.48:1
3rd	2.10:1
4th	1.38:1
5th	1.00:1
6th	0.79:1
Reverse	5.74:1
Axle ratio	3.73:1, 4.10:1
Transfer-case model	NV273
Low-range ratio	2.72:1
Recommended fuel	Midgrade unleaded (V-8); Diesel #2 (I-6)
Dimensions/Capacities
Wheelbase, in	160.5
Length, in	247.7
Width, in	80.0
Height, in	78.7
Track, f/r, in	68.6/68.2
Headroom, f/r, in	40.8/40.5
Legroom, f/r, in	41.0/44.2
Shoulder room, f/r, in	67.0/66.5
Total interior volume, cu ft	143.2
Ground clearance, in	7.7
Approach/departure angle, deg	26.5/27.9
Load lift height, in	37.9
Bed size LxWxD, in	76.3 x 66.4 x 20.2
Base curb weight, lb	6082
Max payload capacity, lb	2970
Max GVWR, lb	9900
Max GCWR, lb	23,000
Max towing capacity, lb	15,900
Fuel capacity, gal	35
Chassis
Suspension, f/r	Live axle, coil springs/live axle, leaf springs
Steering type	Rack and pinion
Ratio	15.4:1
Turns, lock to lock	2.75
Turning circle, ft	47.0
Brakes, f/r	13.9-in vented disc/13.9-in solid disc
Price
Price range	$32,000-$52,000

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