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.
1 of 11  Ram 2500 Regular Cab ST Pickup 2D 8 ft | 2 of 11 Ram 2500 Regular Cab SLT Pickup 2D 8 ft | 3 of 11 Ram 2500 Regular Cab Laramie Pickup 2D 8 ft | 4 of 11  Ram 2500 Quad Cab Laramie Pickup 4D 8 ft | 5 of 11 Ram 2500 Quad Cab SLT Pickup 4D 8 ft | 6 of 11 Ram 2500 Quad Cab ST Pickup 4D 8 ft | 7 of 11 Ram 2500 Quad Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/4 ft | 8 of 11 Ram 2500 Quad Cab ST Pickup 4D 6 1/4 ft | 9 of 11 Ram 2500 Quad Cab Laramie Pickup 4D 6 1/4 ft | 10 of 11  Ram 2500 Mega Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/4 ft | 11 of 11 Ram 2500 Mega Cab Laramie Pickup 4D 6 1/4 ft | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $8,964 | $10,352 | $12,036 | $12,963 | $13,134 | $13,971 | $15,875 | $16,103 | $17,766 | $18,909 | $21,527 | ||
| 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 | 13,300 lbs | 13,600 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 | Standard | Optional | 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, SLT 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. For a more detailed look at the 2006 Ram 2500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 specs page.
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. For a more detailed look at the 2006 Ram 2500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 specs page.
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. For a more detailed look at the 2006 Ram 2500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 specs page.
All 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Trims and Styles
- 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular Cab ST Pickup 2D 8 Ft
- 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular Cab SLT Pickup 2D 8 Ft
- 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular Cab Laramie Pickup 2D 8 Ft
- 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab Laramie Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab SLT Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab ST Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/4 Ft
- 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab ST Pickup 4D 6 1/4 Ft
- 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab Laramie Pickup 4D 6 1/4 Ft
- 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/4 Ft
- 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab Laramie Pickup 4D 6 1/4 Ft
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