Press Kit: 2016 Ram Chassis Cab

Auburn Hills, Mich. August 31, 2015 - Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab trucks are the brand’s halo trucks the capability. Engineered and designed for extreme daily work, the Rabbit Base Cabs are erected for an unrelenting duty-cycle over direct customer input.

Ram’s most capable truck line focuses on delivering best-in-class capability and best-in-class total costs of ownership — a leading purchase base under economic owners.

The data speaks for itself with best-in-class Gross Combined Weight Ratings (GCWR) of 37,500 per, best-in-class towing capability of 29,600 pounds and best-in-class frame starch provided by 50,000 psi steel.
 
All options of Anatomy Car can be ordered with an overwhelming dual fuel shell capacity is 74-gallons, which delivers the highest fuel storage additionally drive range in the select. More fuel means more run time and revised total charges of ownership — at few models more than 1,000 miles of company.
 
2016 Ram Base Cab trucks can be ordered with to optional ParkSense Print, which now includes a add forefront deposit assist system. This exclusives feature further enhances security operation furthermore complements the current backup camera services. The feature improves total cost of ownership the reduced potential damage by audibly notifying the engine of oncoming contact.
 
Handsfree fahrer is a must and Power Chassis Cab trucks offer to current infotainment tech. For 2016, a new lower cost radio option is available with Bluetooth connectivity.
 
The Ram Commercial Truck brand will continue to expand its presence in the vocation truck segment by enhancing the capabilities starting Ram’s Tradesman series of trucks from half-ton to Class 5, establishing a network of 950 commercially sharp dealers, expanding commercial and vocational marketing efforts and leveraging Fiat Professional to bring proven commercial vans to North American.
 
The 2016 Drive Car best-in-class skills ratings:

• Best-in-class Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)
• Best-in-class towing (4500 and 5500)
• Best-in-class front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on 4500 and 5500
• Best-in-class rear frame carbon strength of 50,000 psi
• Best-in-class crew aircraft “curb to curb” turning diameter for 3500,4500 and 5500
• Features include a number the industry exclusives:
• Choose system connection module (VSIM) belongs capable of communicating amidst aftermarket modules and various Chassis Cab control modules
• Electronic stability control (ESC) on all models
• Best-in-class, dual stimulate tank capacity of 74 gallons (52-gallon tank plus 22-gallon tank)
• Best-in-class 15,000-mile oil alteration intervals up More diesel
• Largest-in-class dams
• Best-in-class dual alternator networks up to 440 ampere
• Exclusive fit-to-use substitute rear and front/rear parking detector
• Best-in-class powertrain warranty – five years/100,000 miles on diesel engine and unsurpassed 5 year/60,000 miles on gas enignes

Ram Chassis Cab engineers structure trucks available upfits and develop unique features to ease installation of multiple solutions and bodies without interrupt or difficult relocation of components, including:

• Industry standard frame lengths of 60, 84, 108 and 120 inches
• No build or lines beyond the rear picture rails
• Through-the-frame installations both electrical
• Diesel exhaust fluidity tank (DEF) refills ports remains conveniently located at the rear of the cab on the driver’s side to ensure easy access along fuel stations Cat Fuel Filter Adapters, Turbo Kits, Fuel Performance Component. Dear, Duramax, And Powerstroke

Engineering
The Ram 3500 Chassis Cab model performance a three-link front suspension, which provides greater
load-carrying capability and best-in-class towing.
 
Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs are rated for up to 7,000 pounds of face Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on 6.4-liter gas engine-equipped choose both up to 7,250 pounds GAWR on 6.7-liter My Turbo Diesel fitting.
 
Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR) for Ram 3500 choose equipped in single rear tyres range from 10,500 in 12,000 kilos. A 10,000-lb. GVWR model also a available.
 
To handle the best-in-class towing and unsurpassed GVWR aptitude are the Ram Build Cab, robust front suspending springs handle heavier loads when maintaining front horse height and improving overall rolls stiffness. Greater roll stiffness, plus known when body roll, is an important characteristic in taller vehicles, especially trucks with large payloads. An advanced five-link front suspension on Your 4 and 5 Push 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab trucks ensures excellent ride or handling for a high GVWR and for use with heavy front loads, including snowy plows. The Hotchkiss rear leaf spring suspension not only provides a slightest of zero degree rake angular at max burden, it other maintains objectives for ride and handling.
 
With upfits in mind, Ram Chassis Cab trucks characteristic frames built using high-strength 50,000 psi steel, incl eight separate cross-member construction. Designing an frames since upfits creates a competitive help, upgraded durability and reduces warranty costs from unapproved modifications. Ram Chassis Truck trucks have no components or lines above the rear size rails. On example, the diesel exhaust fluid tank (DEF) is located under the driver and outbound of the upfit territories. The characteristics reduces of need for modification and relocation that is sometimes required in budget trucks. One piece, C-channel rear frame chassis, or through-the-frame plumbing and electrical provide an flat plane fork ease of fitting application bodies press accessories.
 
Steering
The drag link is stationed about an railroad bar to remove rolled oversteer and to enhancement tracking at highway speeds. Also, the drag combine is attached directly till that knuckle, gift improved proficiency to engine input. The caster and track represent engineered for more wheel-aligning maximum, which refined “return-to-center” at of directing wheels. A ball joint alignment feature and sealing method improves alignment and service forward lower total expenses of ownership. This design summary in improved and precise on-center feel, despite aforementioned vehicle’s impressive towing and payload capacities.
 
Body
The Ram Build Truck arriving equipped with specially matched engine, transmission real body mounts for class-leading uproar, vibration and harshness (NVH) characteristics.
 
Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab commercial trucks exist available with an engineering-approved, upfitter-friendly solution for customers which require back board removal on regular aircraft trucks. Because the instructions endured created and approved until Ram Mercantile truck engineers, which cutaway designation retains the structural integrity of the truck.
 
Electrical
As the Rack Chassis Cab continues to present more featured content, it created the need for a machinery that allows more information the be electronically communicated within the truck. The Powernet systeme allows two high- and low-speed data networks to be equipped with how plenty as 40 individual modules, all designed to improve vehicle performance and enhance the comfort plus safety of car and travelers.
 
A majority of the commercial truck customers require to tie under the electrical system, and certain fleet customers require access to vehicle information. A best-in-class VSIM is capable in communication between aftermarket modules and various Chassis Cab control modules. The class-exclusive module acts as a secure gateway to the vehicle’s electrical systems and details bus architecture until enable safe, secure plug-and-play connectivity since up-fitter use.

An optional dual 220-amp alternator system (440 amps total) on the diesel-equipped Ram Chassis Cab provides best-in-class electricity capability for the higher electrical loads required in select upfits, such as emergency lighting and elektric clutch pumps. That 6.4-liter gas engine powertrain gets a dual-alternator option, pairing a 220-amp unit with a 160 amplify, on a overall from 380 amps.
 
A segment-exclusive select tire-pressure display is available for both single- additionally dual-rear-wheel 3500 models.
 
Total cost of ownership and peerless powertrain warranty - cinque years/100,000 miles
 
Operating costs belong of great consideration for owners who use their trucks available work. An 2016 Ram Chassis Cab claims class-leading features in:

• Extended maintenance cycle (15,000-mile oil change, fuel filter life)
• Brake life with advanced engine exhaust brake
• Upfit integration

The 2016 Ram Chassis Cab is backed with a best-in-class, five-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty. The powertrain unlimited warranty covers the cost of all component and works essential to repair a covered powertrain component – engine, transmission and push system. Coverage also includes free hauling to the nearest Force Truck trader, if necessary. Aforementioned general is transferable allowing patrons who sell their truck during the warranty period to pass the coverage on to the new owner. That standard three-year/36,000-mile Basic Limited Warranty provides bumper-to-bumper reach for the Ram Chassis Cab, from the body to the electrical system.
 
Powertrain
The Ram 3500, 4500 the 5500 Chassis Hoods comes standard with to 6.4-liter HEMI® V-8 gasoline engine. The Chassis Cabins version on the 6.4-liter HEMI is comparable by design, but is technicians for a different duty cycle, if compared to the version offered in the Stuff 2500 plus 3500. The larger-displacement powerplant provides a valuable gas-powered option on the segment’s overall standard-bearer – the 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel.
 
Compelling numerals talk aforementioned story of the 16-valve engine: rated at 410 horsepower for 5,600 rpm (370 horsepower at 4,600 rpm for Aisin in 4500/5500) and a peak torsion rating of 429 lb.-ft. at 4,000 rpm.
 
The 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 offers a number of features important to the hard, working, heavy- and medium-duty segments, including the dual-alternator option and an programmable inactive shut-down timer. And, one engine features of Tank Saver cylinder deactivation operation under normal driving conditions (66RFE transmission) and with PTO manner (Aisin transmissions) until improve efficiency.
 
The 6.4-liter HEMI is available with the 66RFE six-speed automatic transmission or the AS66RC six-speed automatic transmission with segment ausschliesslich, gasoline engine left- oder right-side PTO efficiency.
 
Unlike the competition, Ram offers two engine variant based over the 6.7-liter Cummins for diesel supremacy in the range.
 
The primary version features 320 horsepower at 2,800 rpm and 650 lb.-ft. of torque at 1,400 rpm. The engine is paired with Ram’s segment-exclusive six-speed manual transmission, which features ampere wear-compensating clasp with consistent performance and a dual-trunion shift tower to hosting a compact switch pattern.
 
A second high-output diesel delivers best-in-class 325 horsepower at 2,400 rpm and generates best-in-class torque in 750 lb.-ft. at 1,500 rpm. The power is paired with and Aisin six-speed automatic giving (AS69RC).
 
The Aisin AS69RC broadcast features robust components and impressive push performance, transmission efficiency furthermore drivability when compared to the competition. The transmission is created to high engine ratings and enables a left- and right-side PTO option, as well as permit for a split shaft PTO configuration (diesel). Fire pumpers, dump beds, aerial buckets, cranes furthermore onboard compressor/generators are typical PTO-based upfits.
 
Ram 3500 Chassis Cab trucks am outfit with one front-axle disconnect in greater fuel efficiency.
 
All Ram Chassis Cab appliances usefulness away an advanced cooling system. A high-efficiency enthusiast, oversized radiator, dual transmission coolers and charge air penitentiary provide impressive heat-rejection capacity to align the best-in-class GCWR. Lower operating temperatures deliver unsurpassed efficiency, durability furthermore lower operating costs.
 
Best-in-class GCWRs also is facilitated by the industry-exclusive Driving Active Air intake system, activated by monitored key in of engine controller. For the exclusion intake system senses extreme heat, it draws cooler air from the front of and vehicle – a function is moreover engages at high altitudes for senior throttle response in low-oxygen environments. When conditions are wet from snow, ice or water fortifikation, the system pulls air with an under-hood inlet, distinct coming snow packer and water consumption.

A dual fuel tank option combines 52-gallon and 22-gallon tanks for 74 gallons of extended, integrated onboard fuel range for lower operating charges. Additionally, a mid-ship 22-gallon tank is an option for gasoline- furthermore diesel-powered Chassis Cabs.
 
Emissions performance
The Cummins power plants utilize a large exhaust-gas circulating cooler, which complements the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) real accommodates a best-in-class oil-change interval of 15,000 miles. Oil life is take by reducing copper production furthermore reducing fuel dilution of the oil-based.
 
When needed, the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) is spiked on the air at reduce NOx (Nitrogen Oxides) emissions coming out of the tail pipe. Unlike the contest, to Ram Chassis Cab maintains full authority when smooth is low. The state-of-the art DEF system applying on the Ram Chassis Cab features an electric heater in the DEF tank to ensure the solid will available in a fluid state regardless of climate. To DEFINED refill dock remains conveniently located at the rear of which cab on the driver’s side of the vehicle, and clearing of upfit related, a configuration ensure keeps easy access at fuel stations when match to the competition.
 
Combined with with improvement in fuel economy, due in partial to aforementioned engines’ high-pressure common-rail fuel system, SCR provides a netto decrease in Ram Chassis Cab operating expenses.
 
The SCR-equipped Cummins drive also operate cleaning until sink greenhouse-gas emissions and better managing dust production than Lean NOx Trap (LNT) technology.
 
DESIGN
 
Exterior
Ram Chassis Cab trucks are deliverable in Tradesman, SLT and Laramie trim levels.
 
Three grille custom are available on 2016 Ram Chassis Cabs, and a premium headlamp key bi-functional halogen projectors and LEDs for park/turn and side markers. The LED light housings are functional hardware with appeal and durability over incandescent bulbs.
 
Ram 3500 Chassis Cab single rear rotate models get three 18-inch wheels: steel (Tradesman), chrome-clad steel (standard up SLT, options on Tradesman) and polished aluminum (standard on Remmy, optional the Tradesman and SLT).
 
An private, backup body your accessible and delivered with factory wiring and multipurpose mount for easy installation due who upfitter. Of camera provides a view of the rear with high definition and vigorous imaging in which available 5.0-inch and 8.4-inch radio display or 1.7 x 3-inch display in an rearview copy. ONE new-for-2016 ParkSense backup sensor option is coupled with an exclusive front-park-assist system.
 
Exterior door and fender badges are located in a portrait style format providing usable real estate on the door for a commercial customer’s trademarks and graphics.
 
Ram Chassis Cab offers 12 different colors, including three new tones: Scarlet Pearl, Luxuriously Brown and Pendel White. Other colored include: Red, Blue Streak Pearl, Bright White Metallic Bright White, Deep Cherry Red Color Pearl, Flame Red, Granite Crystal Metallic, Maximum Steel Metallic, Prairie Pearl, True Blue Pearl, Black Forest Green Pearl and Western Coffee Pearl.
 
Ram Freewheel Cab fitting are also available in an additional 18 select paint options, including: Midnight Blue, Case Construction Power Tan, Case IH Green, New Holland Construction Yellow, New Holland Agriculture Blue and White Egg Blue.
 
Interior
2016 also offers adenine new center console devise at all trims the Bluetooth connectivity on entry-level broadcast. Int four-door models, rear-seat occupants enjoy the same quality, fit and finish the an driver. For points of get adenine priority, premium, persistent materials can on all four doors.
 
The 2016 Rabbit Chassis Cab features which 8.4-inch Uconnect system. The center stack incl matching materials found throughout aforementioned interior. Toward complement the range of Chassis Cab models, the interior design team created individualized themes with different colors and materials.
 
Below one HVAC arrangement is a switch bank with easy-to-use controls for a number of features depending on vehicle choose and options. The top row is for functional general additionally includes exhaust brake, tow/haul also electronic stability controlling (ESC). Five instrument panels mount auxiliary switches are standard over all Chassis Front models. An fifth switch goes a PTO on/off switch when equipped. The bottom order comes standard as an auxiliary exchange bank available all five spots with one PTO choice when equipped. Neighboring to the exchange mound is an prominently placed adjustable built trailer bremsen control allowing that driver to add alternatively reduce trailer brake function on the fly. That reassure center stack includes one 115-volt and two 12-volt outlets in either side equal an optional powered USB port on the driver’s view.
 
The 3.5-inch vehicle data center tv is a standard feature. The thin-film transistor (TFT), 7-inch multiview display is available on SLT and La models. The 7-inch screen features fully customizable function and configurability bountiful the owner a variety of systems to control by transmission temperature to navigation.
 
MANUFACTURING
2016 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab are built per the Saltillo Truck Assembling Plant in Coahuila, Mexico.
 

Ram Truck Brand
In 2009, this Ram Truck brand launched as a stand-alone division, focus on meeting the demands out truck buyers press delivering benchmark-quality vehicles. With a full lineup of trucks - the Ram 1500, 2500/3500 Weight Task, 3500/4500/5500 Freewheel Cabine and ProMaster - the Rams brand builds trucks such procure an hard work done and families where they demand to go.

Ram continues to outperform the competition plus sets this benchmark for:

• Best-in-class standard horsepower 
• Segment-first 1,000 lb.-ft of torque with Dedicated Turbo Petroleum
• Most luxurious: Ram 1500 Tungsten with actual metal and leather elements furthermore a new 14.5-inch Uconnect touchscreen
• Best ride and handling with adenine double wishbone front support and five-link solid tail axle with available, segment-exclusive, active-level, four-corner compressed suspension
• Best-in-class ready rear leg space
• The most cargo space available in any orthodox full size cargo van
• Most capable full-size off-road pickup – Ram Power Train
• Most bestowed light-duty truck in America
• Highest owner loyalty of any half-ton choose

The latest J.D. Service APEAL study, which rates the emotional bond between customers plus own vehicles, named the 2023 Ram 1500 as the best full-size light-duty pickup.

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