Download Print Press Kit: 2006 Dodge Ram 2500/3500, What's New for '06 2006 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 Market Position and Advantages Auburn Hills, Mich. August 31, 2005 - Market Position The 2006 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty leads the way in the heavy-duty segment with the class-dominating Cummins Turbo Diesel, producing 610 lb.-ft. of torque (830 N•m), and the most powerful standard engine in the segment, the 345-horsepower (257 kW) 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8. Dodge Ram Heavy Duty ranked first in the J.D. Power and Associates Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) and Initial Quality studies. In addition Dodge Ram Heavy Duty has been named “Longest-Lasting Pickup Truck” by R.L. Polk. The 2006 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty pickup trucks offer “big rig” power, styling and capability. With an uncompromising attitude that remains the standard for all other full-size heavy-duty pickups, Dodge Ram Heavy Duty delivers the performance and amenities that customers demand. Market Advantages The 2006 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty delivers one of the most potent powertrain combinations in the heavy-duty segment, the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 and the awe-inspiring Cummins Turbo Diesel, and leads the competition with the following advantages: Best-in-class torque with 610 lb.-ft. from the Cummins Turbo Diesel engine Best-in-class acceleration when equipped with HEMI Magnum V-8 Best-in-class interior room with regular cab and Quad Cab™ models Best-in-class off-road capability with Dodge Ram Power Wagon Superior towing capability of 16,400 pounds Only heavy-duty pickup to offer adjustable pedals Market-exclusive electronic front and rear locking differentials and disconnecting sway bar on Ram Power Wagon In addition, Dodge Ram Heavy Duty Cummins Turbo Diesel meets 50-state emissions requirements. Built for high-mileage customers who need the most capability available, the Cummins Turbo Diesel delivers best-in-class oil change intervals of 15,000 miles (versus 7,500 for the competition) and is the only heavy-duty diesel pickup pre-equipped for an exhaust brake. As durable as it is powerful, the Cummins Turbo Diesel has life-to-major overhaul intervals of 350,000 miles, providing more than a 100,000-mile advantage over the competition.