2006 Dodge Ram 3500 "Interstate Rated"

WOLF IN DISGUIS

VEHICLE CONCEPT

FEEL…..the earth tremble in advance of its approach. Hear the deep staccato rumble of the Cummins Turbo Diesel rise and fall as the driver works rhythmically through the gears of the slick shifting six-speed manual transmission. As the rumble reaches a crescendo, the driver shifts into overdrive and the Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab INTERSTATE RATED explodes with a surge of speed, like a projectile thrust forward with unimaginable power.

That bold streak of brilliant red steel and chrome that just flashed past is on its way to its next adventure, and nothing can lure it off its course. It’s the Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab “INTERSTATE RATED” and if you’ve got a big enough heart, a passion for vehicles made of real steel and boundless imagination--the stuff to fuel its insatiable hunger for the road--it’s your ride.

Created by Performance West Group, the Dodge Ram 3500 INTERSTATE RATED is based on the new 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab 1-ton Dually 4x4, equipped with the Cummins 610 Turbo Diesel. The Ram 3500 Mega Cab INTERSTATE RATED is the new undisputed Heavy Weight World Champion, a vehicle so big, so powerful, so capable, that it boggles the mind.

VEHICLE PERFORMANCE

POWER…..Vast, limitless power. That’s what the Ram 3500 INTERSTATE RATED is all about. This is a vehicle that virtually bristles with the kind of power that legends are made of. The Cummins 610 Turbo Diesel in the Ram 3500 INTERSTATE RATED shakes the asphalt like an earthquake right off the Richter Scale, with an incredible 325 horsepower and a whopping 610 ft/lb of torque awaiting your command at just 1600 rpm. It’s almost inconceivable: at just a whisper above idle, the Ram 3500 INTERSTATE RATED can clean-break over 11 tons of rolling weight.

The throbbing pulse of the Ram 3500 INTERSTATE RATED reverberates through massive five inch diameter chrome-plated dual exhausts that, just like a big rig, are mounted vertically behind the cab. Heavy duty shocks provide an uncompromised ride in the process of adhering this behemoth to roads as varied as I-5, old Route 66, or the winding ribbon that leads to the highest mountain lake.

The six-speed manual transmission has been enhanced with a Gear Vendors Overdrive that splits the shift points of five of the six forward gears to better maximize engine torque and power. The driver of the Ram 3500 INTERSTATE RATED is in total control with the ability to select the exact RPM-range for steep grades or flat freeways. A heavy duty clutch provides the muscle to harness the transmission, while enhanced brakes from Stainless Steel Brakes Corp provide unmatched stopping power, working in concert with the Jacobs Engine Brake from Mopar Accessories.

The Ram 3500 INTERSTATE RATED is based on the Dodge Ram 3500 4 wheel drive dually chassis. The Ram 3500 INTERSTATE RATED can effortlessly pull a World Cup Challenge boat, the most luxurious camper or a trailer suitable for a herd of horses without breaking a sweat.

LARGER THAN LIFE......is the impression the Ram 3500 INTERSTATE RATED conveys. First time, every time. This is one vehicle that, quite literally, overwhelms the senses. It projects a virtually overpowering visual presence that is every bit as bold, powerful and capable as the Cummins Turbo Diesel engine under the hood.

There’s nothing subtle about the Ram 3500 INTERSTATE RATED. With its raised Aero Roof, 5” Vertical Exhaust Stacks, custom front fender flares and SRT10 hood, the only vehicle you might mistake it for is an 18 wheeler. The Sherwin-Williams Planet Colors custom Road Warrior Red paint is so brilliant, it can virtually turn night into day. And just like the legendary Dodge Job Rated Trucks that provided the inspiration for the INTERSTATE RATED, mirror like chrome is used for the massive 5 inch dual exhaust and the 19.5” Rickson Truck Accessory Forged Dually Wheels.

The aggressive stance of the Ram 3500 INTERSTATE RATED has been augmented with custom front fender flares at the front that match the factory rear flares.. The trademark Dodge cross hairs grille is accented by polished vertical billet bars created by B-Cool Billets. Further amplifying the big rig flavor is the elimination of the rear door glass, creating a sleeper cab appearance, while retaining full use of the Mega Cab’s rear doors.

When you climb into the spacious Mega Cab of the Ram 3500 INTERSTATE RATED, you know you’ve found your home away from home. The glove-soft Katzkin Tuscany Leather covered seats feature heaters for cold days, coolers for hot days and massagers for those long hours behind the wheel. A comprehensive audio system is complemented by a Jensen 23 inch flat panel digital LCD video screen mounted in the raised roof over the reclining second row of seating combines to create an IMAX Theatre like environment, while a state of the art Mopar Navus Navigation System keeps you on track, or lets you explore roads less traveled.

One of the components that insure the Ram 3500 INTERSTATE RATED has unparalleled towing versatility is Valley Hitch’s Underbed 5th Wheel System. Conventional bracing for 5th wheels traditionally render the bed nearly unusable. With the Valley Underbody Hitch System, the bracing has been moved underneath to the frame, leaving the cargo area completely empty when the 5th wheel is removed. An AMP Research BedStep makes climbing into the bed easy, while a Mopar Bed Mat provides protection for the floor and insures a slip free surface.

A FITTING NAME

INTERSTATE RATED.…Like the legendary Dodge Job Rated trucks, the Ram 3500 INTERSTATE RATED is ready to tackle the toughest challenges, the biggest loads, the longest hauls. This truck is more than a state of mind; it’s really all about the love of the open road and reaching the next destination. The Dodge Ram 3500 INTERSTATE RATED is the master of the highway, the unchallenged prince of pavement. This truck equipped to take off cross country at a moment’s notice, towing anything it needs to add to the adventure. When the Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab INTERSTATE RATED rumbles up to a roadside diner, heads turn and jaws drop in acknowledgment of its position as the undisputed big rig of pickup trucks.

CONCLUSION

SUPERLATIVE……From this day forward, this word is reserved for the Dodge Ram 3500 INTERSTATE RATED. The Dodge Ram 3500 INTERSTATE RATED is not an urban sport truck, it’s the kind of truck Walter P. Chrysler would have built. A bold, sturdy truck created for long stretches of highway and steep mountain climbs.

The Dodge Ram 3500 INTERSTATE RATED redefines such concepts as big, strong, smart and totally capable. And like a genuine big rig diesel, everything about the Ram 3500 INTERSTATE RATED is focused on long-hauls, on miles spent on the open road hauling a herd of horses, an armada of boats, a fleet of race cars.

The Ram 3500 INTERSTATE RATED was not created to just roam the confines of the city; this is one vehicle that’s just too big, too strong, too powerful to continually travel with conventional traffic. It demands long, winding stretches of country. It’s only limitation is the courage of the driver to experience the wide open spaces, while living life in the fast lane.