2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
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| Fair Market Price | $8,962 | $10,347 | $12,030 | $12,925 | $13,096 | $13,925 | $16,049 | $16,846 | $17,499 | $18,842 | $21,767 | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Horsepower | 330 @ 4800 RPM | 330 @ 4800 RPM | 330 @ 4800 RPM | 330 @ 5400 RPM | 330 @ 5400 RPM | 325 @ 2900 RPM | 325 @ 2900 RPM | 325 @ 2900 RPM | 325 @ 2900 RPM | 325 @ 2900 RPM | 325 @ 2900 RPM | ||
| Torque | 375 lb-ft | 375 lb-ft | 375 lb-ft | 375 lb-ft | 375 lb-ft | 610 lb-ft | 610 lb-ft | 610 lb-ft | 610 lb-ft | 610 lb-ft | 610 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 13,600 lbs | 13,500 lbs | 13,600 lbs | 13,150 lbs | 13,500 lbs | 13,300 lbs | 13,600 lbs | 13,300 lbs | 13,250 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 12,500 lbs | ||
| Payload | N/A | 2,310 pounds | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2,080 pounds | 1,650 pounds | ||
| Body Styles | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | ||
| Engine | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | 6-Cyl, HO Turbo Dsl | 6-Cyl, HO Turbo Dsl | 6-Cyl, HO Turbo Dsl | 6-Cyl, HO Turbo Dsl | 6-Cyl, HO Turbo Dsl | 6-Cyl, HO Turbo Dsl | ||
| Curb Weight | 5,467 pounds | 5,505 pounds | 5,522 pounds | 5,783 pounds | 5,783 pounds | 5,783 pounds | 5,685 pounds | 5,685 pounds | 5,685 pounds | 6,146 pounds | 6,243 pounds |
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Navigation System | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Torque | 375 @ 4800 RPM | 375 @ 4800 RPM | 375 @ 4800 RPM | 375 @ 5400 RPM | 375 @ 5400 RPM | 610 @ 2900 RPM | 610 @ 2900 RPM | 610 @ 2900 RPM | 610 @ 2900 RPM | 610 @ 2900 RPM | 610 @ 2900 RPM |
| Leather Seats | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Power Windows | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Roof Rails | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Bed Length | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.25 feet | 6.25 feet | 6.25 feet | 6.25 feet | 6.25 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 5467 pounds | 5505 pounds | 5522 pounds | 5783 pounds | 5783 pounds | 5783 pounds | 5685 pounds | 5685 pounds | 5685 pounds | 6146 pounds | 6243 pounds | ||
| EPA Total Interior | 65.2 cubic feet | 65.2 cubic feet | 65.2 cubic feet | 121.6 cubic feet | 121.6 cubic feet | 121.6 cubic feet | 121.6 cubic feet | 121.6 cubic feet | 121.6 cubic feet | 145.2 cubic feet | 145.2 cubic feet | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 35 gallons | 35 gallons | 35 gallons | 35 gallons | 35 gallons | 35 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 40.9 inches | 40.9 inches | 40.9 inches | 40.8 inches | 40.8 inches | 40.8 inches | 40.8 inches | 40.8 inches | 40.8 inches | 40.8 inches | 40.8 inches | ||
| Front Leg Room | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 7.1 inches | 7.1 inches | 7.1 inches | 7.4 inches | 7.4 inches | 7.4 inches | 7.1 inches | 7.1 inches | 7.1 inches | 7.1 inches | 7.1 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 229.7 inches | 229.7 inches | 229.7 inches | 249.7 inches | 249.7 inches | 249.7 inches | 227.7 inches | 227.7 inches | 227.7 inches | 247.7 inches | 247.7 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | Not Available | 2310 pounds | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 2080 pounds | 1650 pounds | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 67.1 inches | 67.1 inches | 67.1 inches | 67 inches | 67 inches | 67 inches | 67 inches | 67 inches | 67 inches | 67 inches | 67 inches | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | 75 feet | 75 feet | 75 feet | 75 feet | 75 feet | 75 feet | 61 feet | 61 feet | 61 feet | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Turning Diameter | 44.6 feet | 44.6 feet | 44.6 feet | 50.3 feet | 50.3 feet | 50.3 feet | 44.6 feet | 44.6 feet | 44.6 feet | 47 feet | 47 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 140.5 inches | 140.5 inches | 140.5 inches | 160.5 inches | 160.5 inches | 160.5 inches | 140.5 inches | 140.5 inches | 140.5 inches | 160.5 inches | 160.5 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 79.6 inches | 79.6 inches | 79.6 inches | 79.5 inches | 79.5 inches | 79.5 inches | 79.5 inches | 79.5 inches | 79.5 inches | 79.5 inches | 79.5 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 have a turbo?
Yes, the following 2006 Ram 2500 trims have turbo engines: ST Pickup 4D 8 ft with a 6-Cyl, HO Turbo Dsl, ST Pickup 4D 6 1/4 ft with a 6-Cyl, HO Turbo Dsl, etc. The following 2006 Ram 2500 trims do not have turbo engines: ST Pickup 2D 8 ft with a V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter, SLT Pickup 2D 8 ft with a V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter, etc.
Is the Dodge Ram 2500 underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2006 Ram 2500 ranges in power from the ST Pickup 4D 8 ft with 325 horsepower to the SLT Pickup 4D 8 ft with 330 horsepower.
How much horsepower does a 2006 Ram 2500 have?
The 2006 Ram 2500 ranges in power from the ST Pickup 4D 8 ft with 325 horsepower to the SLT Pickup 4D 8 ft with 330 horsepower.
All 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Trims and Styles
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