2005 Dodge Power Wagon

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New 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon

New for 2005, the big, bad Dodge Ram Power Wagon is back for the first time in 25 years. The Dodge Ram Power Wagon returns to the Dodge lineup as a new Dodge Ram Heavy Duty model, and debuts as the most capable off-road pickup on the planet.

Built for the road less traveled, the Dodge Ram Power Wagon legend is reborn with legendary HEMI power, class-exclusive electric locking front and rear differentials, a class-exclusive electronic disconnecting front sway bar and a custom-built Warn 12,000-lb. winch. The Dodge Ram Power Wagon leaves the competition in its dust -- on- and off-road -- and follows a simple credo: talk loudly and carry a big stick.

"The new 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon lives up to its name," said Mike Donoughe, Vice President -- Body-on-Frame Product Team. "Dodge Power Wagon doesn't just beat the competition, it decimates them. There is simply no other pickup on the market that can touch the Dodge Ram Power Wagon's off-road prowess."

Based on the Dodge Ram 2500 and available in either Regular or Quad CabTM body styles, the new 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon stands 80.6 inches tall and is distinguished by custom matte finish wheel flares, a large Power Wagon badge across the tailgate, custom 17 x 8-inch polished forged aluminum wheels and 33-inch BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A tires -- the tallest standard tires offered on a production pickup.

The 345-horsepower 5.7-liter HEMI Magnum V-8 is the only available engine.

The 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon boasts best-in-class wheel articulation with new suspension designs. The front suspension uses a solid front axle with coil spring design, while the rear features a new single stage leaf design and uses unique, softer spring settings.

For serious off-roading capability, the Dodge Ram Power Wagon features new 4.56 gearing and Bilstein monotube high-pressure gas shock absorbers.

"The Dodge Ram Power Wagon goes where other pickups cannot, but without deteriorating the Ram Heavy Duty's ride or towing capability," said Donoughe. "The Power Wagon was built by off-roaders for off-roaders. One look at it -- and especially at the standard custom 12,000-lb. Warn winch -- lets you know that Power Wagon means business."

2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon Specifications

All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.

GENERAL INFORMATION

 Body Styles 	Regular Cab and Quad Cab™ Short Box
 Assembly Plants 	Saltillo, Mexico and St. Louis, Missouri
 EPA Vehicle Class 	Standard Pickup

ENGINE: 5.7-LITER HEMI® MAGNUM V-8

Availability Std.

Type and Description 	Eight cylinders, 90° V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement 	343 cu. in. (5654 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 	3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9)
Valve System 	Pushrod-operated overhead valves,
		16 valves, hydraulic lifters with roller followers
Fuel Injection 	Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction 	Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps,
aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio 	9.6:1
Power (SAE net) 	345 bhp (257 kW) @ 5400 rpm, (58.4 bhp/L)
Torque (SAE Net) 	375 lb.-ft. (509 Nom) @ 4200 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 	5800 rpm
Fuel Requirement 	Unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane (R+M)/2-recommended,
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2-acceptable
Oil Capacity 	7 qt. (6.6L)
Coolant Capacity 	18.7 qt. (17.7L)
Emission Control 	Three-way catalytic converter,
		electronic EGR and internal engine features(a)

(a) Meets SULEV 1 emissions requirements in California, New York, Massachusetts, Maine and Vermont. Meets Tier 2 Bin 10C emissions in the other states.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Alternator
Availability Standard
Rating 160-amp
Battery
Availability Standard
Description Group 65, maintenance-free, 750 CCA

TRANSMISSION: 5-45RFE-AUTOMATIC FIVE-SPEED

Availability Optional
Description Three planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch,
full electronic control, electronically controlled converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st 3.0
2nd upshift; 1.50-kick-down
3rd 1.0
4th 0.75
5th 0.67
Overall Top Gear 3.06 with 4.56 axle ratio

TRANSMISSION: G56-MANUAL, SIX-SPEED OVERDRIVE (LATE AVAILABILITY)

Availability Standard with 5.9L high-output diesel and 5.7L V-8 engines
Description Synchronized in all gears
Gear Ratios
1st 6.29
2nd 3.48
3rd 2.10
4th 1.38
5th 1.00
6th 0.79
Reverse 5.74

TRANSFER CASES: NV271

Availability Standard
Type Part-time
Operating Modes 2WD; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low
Shift Mechanism NV271-manual
Low-Range Ratio 2.72
Center Differential None

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES

Quad Cab
Wheelbase 140.5
Track, Front 69.5
Track, Rear 68.5
Overall Length 227.7
Overall Width 79.8
Overall Height 80.6
Tailgate Load Height 36.3
Ground Clearance
Front axle 8.4
Rear axle 8.3
Approach Angle 35°
Ramp Breakover Angle 25.5°
Departure Angle 26.5°
Frontal Area, sq. ft. 35.4
Drag Coefficient -
Fuel Tank, gal. (L) 34 (128)
Regular Cab
Wheelbase 140.5
Track, Front 69.5
Track, Rear 68.5
Overall Length 229.7
Overall Width 79.5
Overall Height 80.6
Tailgate Load Height 36.3
Ground Clearance
Front axle 8.4
Rear axle 8.3
Approach Angle 35°
Ramp Breakover Angle 25.5°
Departure Angle 26.5°
Frontal Area, sq. ft. 35.4
Drag Coefficient -
Fuel Tank, gal. (L) 35 (132)

CARGO BOX Quad Cab Regular Cab
Nominal Box Size 6 ft., 3 in. 8 ft.
SAE Volume 60.9 cu. ft. (1.723 cu. m) 74.9 cu. ft. (2.121 cu. m)
Length at Floor, Tailgate Closed 76.3 (1938.3) 98.3 (2497.1)
Cargo Width 70.2 (1783.9) 66.4 (1687)
Distance between Wheelhouses 51.0 (1295) 51.0 (1295)
Depth 20.2 (514.0) 20.2 (514.0)
Tailgate Opening Width 60.6 (1538.0) 60.6 (1538.0)

ACCOMMODATIONS

Quad Cab Regular Cab
Seating Capacity, F/R 3/3 3/-
Front
Head room 40.8 (1037) 40.9 (1040)
Leg room 41.0 (1041) 41.0 (1041)
Shoulder room 67.0 (1702) 67.1 (1705.6)
Hip room 64.9 (1648.2) 64.9 (1648.2)
Seat travel 9.0 (229) 9.0 (229)
Recliner range 45° 45°
Rear
Head room 40.0 (1015) -
Leg room 36.7 (1648.2) -
Shoulder room 66.7 (1094) -
Hip room 64.6 (1640) -
Knee clearance 1.1 (28.4) -
Interior Volume
Front 64.92 cu. ft. 65.2 cu. ft.
Rear 56.7 cu. ft. -

BODY AND CHASSIS

Layout Longitudinal, front engine; Hotchkiss drive, transfer case
Construction Ladder-type frame, steel cab, double-wall steel pickup box

SUSPENSION

Front Live axle, Quadra Link leading arms, track bar,
coil springs, electric disconnecting stabilizer bar,
gas-charged Bilstein monotube shock absorbers
Rear Live axle, longitudinal leaf springs,
gas-charged Bilstein monotube shock absorbers

STEERING

Model Quad Cab Regular Cab
Overall Ratio 13.4:1 13.4:1
Steering Wheel Turns Lock to Lock 2.75 2.75
Turning Diameter (Curb to Curb)(a) 48.9 ft. (14.9 m) 48.9 ft. (14.9 m)

BRAKES

Front
Size and Type 13.9 x 1.26 (353 x 35.5)
vented disc with 2 x 2.20 (2 x 56) twin-piston sliding caliper and ABS
Swept Area 313.2 sq. in. (2021 sq. cm)
Rear
Size and Type 13.9 x 1.18 (352.5 x 30) sliding caliper and ABS
Swept Area 309.6 sq. in. (1997 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type Tandem diaphragm vacuum

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