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2009-01-23T00:06:51Z

Aviators: added a link to the details of Cadillac One, the new presidential limousine

{{List Of Cadillac Models}}
'''Cadillac''' was born from Ford's second failed venture. Today, it is a brand of luxury automobile, part of the [[GMC|General Motors Corporation ]], produced and mostly sold in the United States and Canada; outside of North America, they have been less successful. In the United States, the name became a synonym for "high quality", used in such phrases as "the Cadillac of clocks." This is less prevalent, though still known, in other English-speaking countries (who are more likely to use [[Rolls-Royce]] in such phrases).

== History ==
=== Founding ===
Cadillac was formed from the Henry Ford Company upon Henry Ford's departure along with several partners. Ford wanted to build cheap cars but the investors wanted to build the most expensive. With the intent of liquidating the firm's assets, Ford's financial backers, William Murphy and Lemuel Bowen called in engineer Henry M. Leland to appraise the plant and equipment prior to selling them. Instead, Leland persuaded them to continue in the automobile business. Henry Ford's departure required a new name, and on August 22, 1903, the company reformed as the Cadillac Automobile Company.

The Cadillac automobile was named after the 17th century French explorer Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, sieur de Cadillac, founder of Detroit, Michigan in 1701.

=== Early vehicles ===
[[Image:Cadi-1903.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Cadillac, 1903 (courtesy the Smithsonian).]]
Their first car was completed in October 1902, the 10 [[HP|hp]] (7 kW) Cadillac. It was practically identical to the 1903 [[Ford Model A]]. Many sources say the first car rolled out of the factory on October 17; in the book Henry Leland — Master of Precision, on p.69, that date is shown to be October 20; yet another reliable source shows car #3 to have been built on October 16. In any case, the new Cadillac was shown at the [[New York Auto Show]] the following January, where it impressed the crowds enough to gather over two thousand firm orders. The Cadillac's biggest selling point was precision manufacturing and, therefore, reliability; it was simply a better made vehicle than its competition.

In February to March 1908, three [[Cadillac Model K|Model K]] Cadillacs (1907 production) were released from the stock of Frederick Bennett (UK agent for Cadillac) at the Heddon Street showroom in London to compete in the annual Royal Automobile Club's Standardization Test. They were driven 25 miles to the Brooklands race track at Weybridge where they completed another 25 miles (40 km) before being put under lock and key until Monday March 2, 1908 when they were released and disassembled completely. Their 721 component parts were scrambled in one heap; 89 parts requiring extreme accuracy were withdrawn from the heap,locked away at the Brooklands club house and replaced with new parts from the showroom stock. Using only wrenches and screwdrivers the 3 cars were re-assembled and on Friday March 13 they completed a mandatory 500 mile (800 km) run. On completion of the test, one of the cars was placed under lock and key where it remained until the start of the 2,000 miles (3,200 km) Reliability Trials, several months later. It came out the winner of the R.A.C. Trophy! Parts interchangeability could not have been proven in any other more appropriate way. As a result of these tests, the Cadillac Automobile Company was awarded the [[Dewar Trophy]] for 1908 (actual award date was February 1909). The [[Dewar Trophy]] was an annual award for the most important advancement of the year in the automobile industry.

=== General Motors ===
Cadillac was purchased by the [[General Motors Corporation|General Motors]] conglomerate in 1909.

Cadillac became General Motors' prestige division, devoted to the production of large luxury vehicles. The Cadillac line was also GM's default marque for "commercial chassis" institutional vehicles, such as ambulances, limousines, hearses, and funeral home flower cars. The latter two of which were custom made by aftermarket manufacturers, GM does not produce any such vehicles on its own.

In 1911, Cadillac was the first gasoline [[internal combustion engine]] auto to incorporate electric start, as opposed to earlier crank start. Originally marketed as a convenience device for female drivers, the [[electric starter]] developed by Charles Kettering was first used on the production models of 1912. Other innovations included the first [[V8 engine|V8]] engine in mass production in 1915; shatter-resistant safety glass in 1926; and the first fully synchronized [[transmission (mechanics)|transmission]] (with gears "locked" in relation to one another to prevent clashing upon execution of a shift) in 1928. About this time, automobile stylist, Harley Earl, whom Cadillac had recruited in 1926 and who was to head the new Art and Color section starting in January 1928, designed for 1927 a new, smaller "companion" car to the Cadillac which he called the [[La Salle (automobile)|La Salle]], after another French explorer, René Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle. That model remained in production until 1940.

Pre-World War II Cadillacs were well-built, powerful, mass-produced luxury cars, aimed at an upper class market, below that of such ultra-exclusive marques such as [[Pierce-Arrow]] and [[Duesenberg]]. In the 1930s, Cadillac added cars with [[V12 engine|12-]] and [[V16|16-cylinder]] engines to their range, many of which were fitted with custom coach-built bodies; these engines were remarkable at the time for their ability to deliver a combination of high power, silky smoothness and quietness.

=== 1932- The year it could have ended ===
In 1932, after Cadillac suffered from record low sales and charges of discrimination against black customers, Alfred Sloan created a committee to consider the discontinuation of the Cadillac line. At a fateful board meeting, Cadillac president Nicholas Dreystadt heard that legendary boxer Joe Louis could not go into a dealership to buy a car, because he was black, and resorted to having a white friend make the purchase for him. Dreystadt gave the GM Board of Directors a 10 minute speech in which he advocated advertising to black consumers so as to increase sales. The Board agreed to give Dreystadt 18 months to produce results. By 1934, Cadillac had regained profitability. It is significant to note that after this decision, Cadillac was the only American automobile manufacturer to remain profitable during the Great Depression. By 1940, Cadillac sales had risen 1,000 percent compared to 1934, thus saving Cadillac from extinction.

The year 1934 brought about a revolution in assembly line technology. Henry F. Phillips introduced the Philips screw and driver onto the market. He entered into talks with General Motors and convinced the Cadillac group that his new screws would speed assembly times and therefore increase profits. Cadillac was the first automaker to use the Phillips technology, which was widely adopted in 1940.

=== Postwar ===
[[Image:Cadillace1947Series75.jpg|thumb|250px|Promotional art of the 1947 Cadillac Series 75 Sedan]]

Postwar Cadillacs, incorporating the ideas of General Motors styling chief Harley J. Earl, innovated many of the styling features that came to be synonymous with the classic (late 1940s-late 1950s) American automobile, including tailfins and wraparound windshields. Cadillac's first tailfins, inspired by the twin rudders of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning, appeared in 1948; the 1959 Cadillac was the epitome of the tailfin craze, with the most recognizable tailfins of any production automobile.

Cadillac's other styling attribute was its front bumper designs which became known as Dagmar bumpers or simply ''Dagmars''. What had started out after the war as an artillery shell shaped bumper guard became an increasingly important part of Cadillac's complicated front grille and bumper assembly. As the 1950s wore on, the element was placed higher in the front end design, negating their purpose as bumper guards. They also became more pronounced and were likened to the bosom of 1950s television personality Dagmar. In 1957 the bumpers gained black rubber finials which only heightened the relationship between the styling element and a stylized exaggerated breast and nipple. For 1958 the element was toned down and was completely absent on the 1959 models.

[[Image:Cadillac_at_car_show.jpg|right|thumb|250px|1960 Cadillac]]
In 1960 William Mitchell succeeded Harley Earl as styling chief, and his preference for more austere design combined with changing buyer tastes caused the excess to be rapidly toned down, beginning with the 1960 and 1961 models. Nevertheless, Cadillacs retained their tailfins through 1964, and suggestions of them remain in the peaked rear fenders of many models even to this day. The tailfin style gave birth to the enduring vertical-taillight pattern, which is a subtle trademark of the Cadillac line (the opposite of the horizontal taillight pattern which is a likewise subtle trademark of rival Lincoln.) The vertical taillight design also made Cadillac a favorite of the Professional car industry which easily converted them into hearses for funeral homes. Because the Cadillac tail light was vertical, these firms could bypass the expense of retro-fitting rear bumpers to accommodate the rear swing doors favored on hearses.

Somewhat surprisingly for a marque with such a strong design heritage, Cadillac has resisted the temptation to produce any "retro" models such as the revived [[Ford Thunderbird]] or the [[VW New Beetle]], and has instead pressed ahead with a new design philosophy for the 21st century called "art and science" which it says "incorporates sharp, shear forms and crisp edges — a form vocabulary that expresses bold, high-technology design and invokes the technology used to design it."

===Low points, and the beginning of a recovery===
Cadillac suffered from the malaise that set in to the American auto industry in the late 1970s to the late 1980s. There were high points, such as the launch of the [[Cadillac Eldorado|Eldorado]] two-door personal luxury car in 1967, with its simple, elegant design—a far cry from the tail-fin and chrome excesses of the 1950s. However, the 1970s saw vehicles memorable for other types of excess: engine size, for one (the new generation 472 cubic inch V8 [7.7 liter] that debuted with the 1968 models was designed for an ultimate capacity potential of 600 cubic inches. It was stroked to 500 cubic inches [8.2 liter] for the 1970 model Eldorado, then adopted across all models for 1975 [note: the compact Seville introduced in 1975 as a 1976 model used only a fuel-injected version of the Oldsmobile 350]. For the 1977 large models (all but the Seville), the 500 was replaced with a small-bore 472 for a 425 cubic inch displacement. The bore was further reduced for 1980-1981 to provide 368 inches, again sharing the stroke of the original 472), weight, and physical bulk. The build quality also became poorer when measured against German rivals.

As with most American brands, Cadillac was forced to downsize its offerings between the 1973 and 1979 fuel crises. Its staple [[Cadillac DeVille|De Ville]] and [[Cadillac Fleetwood|Fleetwood]] lines were downsized for 1977 and again for 1985. It launched a smaller car around the size of the [[Mercedes-Benz S-Class]], the [[Cadillac Seville|Seville]], based on a [[Chevrolet Nova]] platform, which became a success for the marque.

Due to gasoline shortages, Cadillac offered an [[Oldsmobile]] "[[diesel]]ized" (converted from [[gasoline]] use) [[LF9]] 350-cubic-inch (5.7L) [[V8 engine|V8]] engine, in its full-size cars from 1979 to 1981. This was a disaster for GM. The engine was notoriously unreliable and smoky. Ironically, GM's other division, [[Detroit Diesel]] had had decades of experience building [[Diesel]] engines.

However, in an attempt to extend its brand further downward to appeal to younger buyers, Cadillac launched in 1981 (for the 1982 model year) the compact [[Cadillac Cimarron|Cimarron]], which shared the [[GM J platform|J platform]] with the [[Chevrolet Cavalier]] to rival the [[BMW 3-series]]. As the Cimarron was rushed to production about three years ahead of schedule, only a four-cylinder engine was available (though a [[V6|V6]] arrived in 1985) and at first, minimal styling differences were made to distiguish it from the considerably cheaper [[Chevrolet|Chevrolet]] version, and buyers dismissed it as a "warmed-over Cavalier". Though Cimarron came with a hefty list of standard equipment and options (several of which being unavailable on Cavalier) and styling became much more in tune with other Cadillacs in its later years, sales never did significantly improve after its initial rejection, and it was discontinued in 1988. Although the motoring press lauded the first Cadillac [[manual transmission]] in decades, the [[automatic transmission|automatic]]'s extra cost also rankled buyers.

Another low point during the early 1980s was the [[variable displacement]] engine, branded the '''[[Cadillac V8 engine#L62 V8-6-4|L62 V8-6-4]]''' engine. Introduced in 1981, this 368 in³ (6.0 L) engine sequentially shut down cylinders as demand dropped. Company marketing hailed the engine as cutting-edge technology, but it proved unreliable with no tangible gas mileage benefit and was dropped the next year in favor of a family of smaller aluminum V8 engines rushed into production. The HT 4100 (4.1 L) [[V8 engine|V8]] engine was used widely in Cadillacs in the late 1980s. This proved to be one of the worst engines ever built. It suffered from coolant leaks, warped intake manifolds and warped heads. The 4100's problems cost Cadillac the loyalty of many customers.

The mid-1980s saw Cadillac try to rebuild its image, aware that European and Japanese imports were on a rise, and with [[Honda]] launching its American luxury division, [[Acura]]. Some new design approaches were tried: the Seville, for instance, had gracefully rounded wheel arches with a hint of chrome. The greatest challenge to the imports was the [[Cadillac Allante]], a convertible designed by Pininfarina of Italy, and built on what was touted as the world's longest production line—with the car's bodies fabricated in Italy and flown by Boeing 747 to the United States to meet their transmission and engine. The car was, sadly, not a commercial success, but today stands out as a modern classic and more than able to hold its own, image-wise, next to its [[Mercedes-Benz SL]] rival.

The Allante's styling influenced other Cadillacs, especially the Seville, which adopted its sharper, tailored lines. Indeed, Cadillac was so confident of the Seville that it was exported to Europe, but it faced stiff opposition.

The Cimarron and Seville models marked a beginning of "smaller" cars for the Cadillac line. Throughout the 1980s, American auto makers downsized most of their models, and the Cadillac was no exception. By the late '80s, the Brougham was the only Cadillac model that retained the style and size of the "big" DeVilles and Fleetwoods of the '70s. It was discontinued after the 1996 model year (the Brougham was rebadged as the Fleetwood Brougham).

After GM phased out the [[GM D platform|D platform]] in 1996, Cadillac was left with a completely front-wheel drive lineup until the importation of the European-based Catera in 1997. Although not a rear wheel drive passenger car, the introduction of the [[Chevrolet Tahoe]]-based [[Escalade]] filled the void after the demise of the Fleetwood Brougham.

=== The Art and Science era ===
The latest incarnation of Cadillac styling — Art and Science (A&S) was previewed with the 1999 [[Evoq|Cadillac Evoq]] concept roadster at that year's [[Detroit Auto Show]]. With its crisp lines, hard creases, and sharp corners, the Evoq not only had a striking presence of its own, but also marked a significant departure from the conservative design of recent Cadillacs.

The distinctive characteristics of Cadillac's Art and Science design include stacked headlamps, vertical taillamps, angular grille, and creased body lines in addition to alphanumeric model names.

The 2002 [[Cadillac Escalade|Escalade]] sport utility was the first production execution of the Art and Science design, though it should be appropriately noted as more of a transitional vehicle as it combined A&S design cues with the over-all shape of GM's corporate large SUV package, and tested the waters for public acceptance of this new design direction.

Cadillac's 2003 [[Cadillac CTS]] was the first ground-up incarnation of A&S and was an instant hit. Following in its success was the [[Cadillac SRX]] sport utility wagon and the Evoq-inspired [[Cadillac XLR]] roadster. The 2006 [[Cadillac DTS]] was the last model to transition to the A&S motif and completed the transition between the old school of design and the new. The new [[Cadillac V-Series]] was also introduced to provide sporty models based on Cadillac production cars, with extensive chassis and engine upgrades.

An evolution of A&S was shown at Detroit's 2003 Auto Show with the [[Cadillac Sixteen]] concept, which combined a more-rounded form coupled with crisp A&S features. This evolution of the design language was first manifested in a production model with the all-new [[Cadillac Escalade|Escalade]] that debuted in 2007, followed by the [[Cadillac CTS|CTS]] in 2008.

In 2005, [[General Motors Corporation|General Motors]] announced the first '''Cadillac''' designed exclusively for the European market, a model called the BLS, to be built in Sweden by [[Saab]] using their [[Saab 900|900]] platform. The [[Cadillac BLS|BLS]] went into production for model year 2006.

The 2006 Presidential limousine first shown at the January, 2005 inauguration of President George W. Bush featured A&S design cues, and foreshadowed the 2006 [[Cadillac DTS]], which replaced the DeVille.

== Cadillac models ==
{{Cadillac timeline}}

=== Historical and Classic ===
* 1902-1903 [[Cadillac runabout and tonneau]] — 72 in wheelbase [[Piston engine|single-cylinder engine]]
* 1903-1904 [[Cadillac Model A]] — 72 in wheelbase [[Piston engine|single-cylinder engine]]
* 1904 Cadillac Models A and B
** [[Cadillac Model A|Model A]] — 72 in wheelbase [[Piston engine|single-cylinder engine]]
** [[Cadillac Model B|Model B]] — 76 in wheelbase [[Piston engine|single-cylinder engine]]
* 1905 Cadillac Models B, C, D, E and F
** [[Cadillac Model B|Model B]] — 76 in wheelbase [[Piston engine|single-cylinder engine]]
** [[Cadillac Model C|Model C]] — 72 in wheelbase [[Piston engine|single-cylinder engine]]
** [[Cadillac Model D|Model D]] — 100 in wheelbase [[Straight-4|four-cylinder engine]]
** [[Cadillac Model E|Model E]] — 74 in wheelbase [[Piston engine|single-cylinder engine]]
** [[Cadillac Model F|Model F]] — 76 in wheelbase [[Piston engine|single-cylinder engine]]
* 1906 Cadillac Models H, K, L, and M
** [[Cadillac Model H|Model H]] — 102 in wheelbase [[Straight-4|four-cylinder engine]]
** [[Cadillac Model K|Model K]] — 74 in wheelbase [[Piston engine|single-cylinder engine]]
** [[Cadillac Model L|Model L]] — 110 in wheelbase [[Straight-4|four-cylinder engine]]
** [[Cadillac Model M|Model M]] — 76 in wheelbase [[Piston engine|single-cylinder engine]]
* 1907 Cadillac Models G, H, K, and M
** [[Cadillac Model G|Model G]] — 100 in wheelbase [[Straight-4|four-cylinder engine]]
** [[Cadillac Model H|Model H]] — 102 in wheelbase [[Straight-4|four-cylinder engine]]
** [[Cadillac Model K|Model K]] — 74 in wheelbase [[Piston engine|single-cylinder engine]]
** [[Cadillac Model M|Model M]] — 76 in wheelbase [[Piston engine|single-cylinder engine]]
* 1908 Cadillac Models G, H, M, S and T
** [[Cadillac Model G|Model G]] — 100 in wheelbase [[Straight-4|four-cylinder engine]]
** [[Cadillac Model H|Model H]] — 102 in wheelbase [[Straight-4|four-cylinder engine]]
** [[Cadillac Model M|Model M]] — 76 in wheelbase [[Piston engine|single-cylinder engine]]
** [[Cadillac Model S|Model S]] — 82 in wheelbase [[Piston engine|single-cylinder engine]]
** [[Cadillac Model T|Model T]] — 82 in wheelbase [[Piston engine|single-cylinder engine]]
* 1909-1911 [[Cadillac Model Thirty]]
** 1909 — 106 in wheelbase [[Straight-4|four-cylinder engine]]
** 1910 — 110 in wheelbase; 120 in wheelbase (limousine) [[Straight-4|four-cylinder engine]] [[Fisher Body|Fisher]]
** 1911 — 116 in wheelbase [[Straight-4|four-cylinder engine]] [[Fisher Body|Fisher]]
* 1912 — [[Cadillac Model 1912]]; 116 in wheelbase [[Straight-4|four-cylinder engine]] [[Fisher Body|Fisher]]
* 1913 — [[Cadillac Model 1913]]; 120 in wheelbase [[Straight-4|four-cylinder engine]] [[Fisher Body|Fisher]]
* 1914 — [[Cadillac Model 1914]]; 120  and 134 in wheelbase [[Straight-4|four-cylinder engine]] [[Fisher Body|Fisher]]
* 1915 — [[Cadillac Type 51]]; 122  and 145 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]] [[Fisher Body|Fisher]]
* 1916 — [[Cadillac Type 53]]; 122  132  and 145 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]] [[Fisher Body|Fisher]]
* 1917 — [[Cadillac Type 55]]; 125  and 145 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]] [[Fisher Body|Fisher]]
* 1918-1919 [[Cadillac Type 57]]; 125  132  and 145 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]] [[Fisher Body|Fisher]]
* 1920-1921 [[Cadillac Type 59]]; 122  and 132 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]] [[Fisher Body|Fisher]]
* 1922-1923 [[Cadillac Type 61]]; 132 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]] [[Fisher Body|Fisher]]
* 1924 — [[Cadillac Type V-63]]; 132  and 145 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]] [[Fisher Body|Fisher]]
* 1925 — [[Cadillac Type V-63]]; 132  138  and 145 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]] [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
* 1926-1927 [[Cadillac Series 314]]; 132  138  and 150 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]] [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
* 1928 — [[Cadillac Series 341]]-A; 140  and 152 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]] [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
* 1929 — [[Cadillac Series 341]]-B; 140  and 152 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]] [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
* 1930 Cadillac Series 353, 370 and 452 [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Series 353|Series 353]] — 140  and 152 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]] [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Series 370|Series 370]] — 140  143  and 152 in wheelbase [[V12 engine|V12]] [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac V-16|Series 452]] — 148 in wheelbase [[V16]] [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
* 1931 Cadillac Series 355, 370-A and 452-A [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Series 355|Series 355]] — 134  and 152 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Series 370|Series 370-A]] — 140  143  and 152 in wheelbase [[V12 engine|V12]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac V-16|Series 452-A]] — 148 in wheelbase [[V16]] [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
* 1932 Cadillac Series 355-B, 370-B and 452-B [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Series 355|Series 355-B]] — 134  and 156 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]] [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Series 370|Series 370-B]] — 140  and 156 in wheelbase [[V12 engine|V12]] [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac V-16|Series 452-B]] — 143 and 149 in wheelbase [[V16]] [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
* 1933 Cadillac Series 355-C, 370-C and 452-C [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Series 355|Series 355-C]] — 140  and 156 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 370|Series 370-C]] — 134  140  and 156 in wheelbase [[V12 engine|V12]]
** [[Cadillac V-16|Series 452-C]] — 143  and 149 in wheelbase [[V16]]
* 1934 Cadillac Series 10, 20, 30 and 452-D [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Series 10|Series 10]] — 128 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 20|Series 20]] — 136 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 30|Series 30]] — 146 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 370|Series 370-D]] — 146 in wheelbase [[V12 engine|V12]]
** [[Cadillac V-16|Series 452-D]] — 154 in wheelbase [[V16]]
* 1935 Cadillac Series 10, 20, 30 and 452-D [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Series 10|Series 10]] — 128 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 20|Series 20]] — 136 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 30|Series 30]] — 146 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 370|Series 370-D]] — 146 and 160 in wheelbase [[V12 engine|V12]]
** [[Cadillac V-16|Series 452-D or 60]] — 154 in wheelbase [[V16]]
* 1936 Cadillac Series 36-60, 36-70, 36-75, 36-80, 36-85, 36-90 [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Series 60|Series 36-60]] — 121 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 70|Series 36-70]] — 131 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 75|Series 36-75]] — 138 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 80|Series 36-80]] — 131 and 160 in wheelbase [[V12 engine|V12]]
** [[Cadillac Series 85|Series 36-85]] — 138 in wheelbase [[V12 engine|V12]]
** [[Cadillac Series 80|Series 36-80]] — 154 in wheelbase [[V16]]
* 1937 Cadillac Series 36-60, 37-65, 37-70, 37-75, 37-85, 37-90 [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Series 60|Series 37-60]] — 124  and 160.75 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 65|Series 37-65]] — 131 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 70|Series 37-70]] — 131 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 75|Series 37-75]] — 138  and 156 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 85|Series 37-85]] — 138 in wheelbase [[V12 engine|V12]]
** [[Cadillac Series 80|Series 37-80]] — 154 in wheelbase [[V16]]
* 1938 Cadillac Series 38-60, 38-60S, 38-65, 38-75, 38-90 [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Series 60|Series 38-60]] — 124  and 160 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Sixty Special|Series 38-60S]] — 127 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 65|Series 38-65]] — 132  in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 75|Series 38-75]] — 141  and 160 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 90|Series 38-90]] — 141 in wheelbase [[V16]]
* 1939 Cadillac Series 39-60S, 39-65, 39-75, 39-90 [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Sixty Special|Series 39-60S]] — 127 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 61|Series 39-61]] — 126  and 162.25 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 75|Series 39-75]] — 141  and 161.75 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 90|Series 39-90]] — 141 in wheelbase [[V16]]
* 1940 Cadillac Series 40-60S, 40-62, 40-72, 40-75, 40-90 [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Sixty Special|Series 40-60S]] — 127 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 62|Series 40-62]] — 129 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 72|Series 40-72]] — 138  and 165.25 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 75|Series 40-75]] — 141  and 161.75 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 90|Series 40-90]] — 141 in wheelbase [[V16]]
* 1941 Cadillac Series 41-60S, 41-61, 41-62, 41-63, 41-67, 41-75 [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Sixty Special|Series 41-60S]] — 126 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 61|Series 41-61]] — 126 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 62|Series 41-62]] — 126  and 163 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 63|Series 41-63]] — 126 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 67|Series 41-67]] — 139 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 75|Series 41-75]] — 136  and 163 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
* 1942 Cadillac Series 42-60S, 42-61, 42-62, 42-63, 42-67, 42-75 [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Sixty Special|Series 42-60S Fleetwood]] — 133 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 61|Series 42-61]] — 126 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 62|Series 42-62]] — 129 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 63|Series 42-63]] — 126 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 67|Series 42-67]] — 139 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 75|Series 42-75]] — 136  and 163 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
* 1946 Cadillac Series 60S, 61, 62, 75 [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Sixty Special|Series 60S Fleetwood]] — 133 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 61|Series 61]] — 126 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 62|Series 62]] — 129 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 75|Series 75]] — 136 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
* 1947 Cadillac Series 60S, 61, 62, 75 [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Sixty Special|Series 60S Fleetwood]] — 133 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 61|Series 61]] — 126 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 62|Series 62]] — 129 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 75|Series 75]] — 138 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
* 1948-1949 Cadillac Series 60S, 61, 62, 75 [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Sixty Special|Series 60S Fleetwood]] — 133 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 61|Series 61]] — 126 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 62|Series 62]] — 126 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 75|Series 75]] — 136 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]

=== Finned Fifties ===
* 1950-1951 Cadillac Series 60S, 61, 62, 75 [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Sixty Special|Series 60S Fleetwood]] — 130 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 61|Series 61]] — 122 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 62|Series 62]] — 126 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 75|Series 75]] — 146.75 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
* 1952 Cadillac Series 60S, 62, 75 [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Sixty Special|Series 60S Fleetwood]] — 130 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 62|Series 62]] — 126 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 75|Series 75]] — 147 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
* 1953 Cadillac Series 60S, 62, 75 [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Sixty Special|Series 60S Fleetwood]] — 130 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 62|Series 62]] — 126 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 75|Series 75]] — 146.75 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
* 1954-1955 Cadillac Series 60S, 62, 75 [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Sixty Special|Series 60S Fleetwood]] — 133 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 62|Series 62]] — 129 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 75|Series 75]] — 149.8 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
* 1956 Cadillac Series 60S, 62, 75 [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Sixty Special|Series 60S Fleetwood]] — 133 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 62|Series 62]] — 129 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 75|Series 75]] — 149.75 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
* 1957-1958 Cadillac Series 60S, 62, 70, 75 [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Sixty Special|Series 60S Fleetwood]] — 133 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 62|Series 62]] — 129.5 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 70|Series 70]] — 126 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]] "Eldorado Brougham"
** [[Cadillac Series 75|Series 75]] — 149.7 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
* 1959-1960 Cadillac Series 60S, 62, 63, 64, 69, 75 [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Sixty Special|Series 60S Fleetwood]] — 130 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 62|Series 62]] — 130 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 63|Series 63]] — 130 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]"De Ville" sub-series
** [[Cadillac Eldorado|Series 64]] — 130 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]"Eldorado" sub-series
** [[Cadillac Eldorado Brougham|Series 69]] — 130 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]] "Eldorado Brougham"
** [[Cadillac Series 75|Series 75]] — 149.75 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]

=== Sixties and Seventies ===
* 1961-1964 Cadillac Series 60S, 62, 75 [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Sixty Special|Series 60S Fleetwood]] — 129.5 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 62|Series 62]] — 129.5 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Series 75|Series 75]] — 149.8 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
* 1965-1966 Cadillac "Calais", "De Ville" and "Fleetwood" Series [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Calais|Calais]] — 129.5 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac DeVille|DeVille]]/[[Cadillac Coupe de Ville|Coupe de Ville]] — 129.5 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Fleetwood|Fleetwood]] — 133  149.8  and 156 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
* 1967-1970 Cadillac "Calais", "De Ville" and "Fleetwood" Series [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Calais|Calais]] — 129.5 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac DeVille|DeVille]]/[[Cadillac Coupe de Ville|Coupe de Ville]] — 129.5 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Fleetwood|Fleetwood]] — 120  133  149.8  and 156 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
* 1970-1973 Cadillac "Calais", "De Ville" and "Fleetwood" Series [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Calais|Calais]] — 130 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac DeVille|DeVille]]/[[Cadillac Coupe de Ville|Coupe de Ville]] — 130 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Fleetwood|Fleetwood]] — 126.3  133  151.5 &bnsp; and 157.5 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
* 1974 — Cadillac "Calais", "De Ville" and "Fleetwood" Series [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Calais|Calais]] — 130 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac DeVille|DeVille]]/[[Cadillac Coupe de Ville|Coupe de Ville]] — 130 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Fleetwood|Fleetwood]] — 126  133  151.5 &bnsp; and 157.5 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
* 1975 — Cadillac "Calais", "De Ville", "Seville" and "Fleetwood" Series [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Calais|Calais]] — 130 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac DeVille|DeVille]]/[[Cadillac Coupe de Ville|Coupe de Ville]] — 130 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Fleetwood|Fleetwood]] — 126.3  133  151.5 &bnsp; and 157.5 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
* 1976 — Cadillac "Calais", "De Ville", "Seville" and "Fleetwood" Series [[Fisher Body|Fisher]] [[Fleetwood Metal Body|Fleetwood]]
** [[Cadillac Calais|Calais]] — 130 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac DeVille|DeVille]]/[[Cadillac Coupe de Ville|Coupe de Ville]] — 130 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Fleetwood|Fleetwood]] — 126.3  133  151.5 &bnsp; and 157.5 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]
** [[Cadillac Seville|Seville]] — 114.3 in wheelbase [[V8 engine|V8]]

=== Alphabetical Model Summary ===
* 1987-1993 [[Cadillac Allante]]
* 1985-1993 [[Cadillac Brougham]]
* 1965-1976 [[Cadillac Calais]]
* 1994-1996 [[Cadillac Catera]]
* 1982-1988 [[Cadillac Cimarron]]
* 1935-1983 [[Cadillac commercial chassis]]
* 1949-2005 [[Cadillac DeVille]]
* 1949-1993 [[Cadillac Coupe de Ville]]
* 1953-2003 [[Cadillac Eldorado]]
* 1956-1962 [[Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz]]
* 1957-1960 [[Cadillac Eldorado Brougham]]
* 1956-1960 [[Cadillac Eldorado Seville]]
* 1963-2003 [[Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado]]
* 1927-1996 [[Cadillac Fleetwood]]
* 1976-2004 [[Cadillac Seville]]
* 1938-1993 [[Cadillac Sixty Special]]
* 1975-1976 [[Cadillac Castilian Station Wagon]]

=== Current ===
* 2006-present [[Cadillac STS V-Series]]
* 2004-present [[Cadillac CTS V-Series]]
* 2006-present [[Cadillac BLS]] (Europe only)
* 2003-present [[Cadillac CTS]]
* 2006-present [[Cadillac DTS]]
* 1999-present [[Cadillac Escalade]] (ESV/EXT) 
* 2004-present [[Cadillac SRX]]
* 2005-present [[Cadillac STS]]
* 2004-present [[Cadillac XLR]]

==See Also==
{{Cadillac}}

==Photos==
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==External links==
* [http://www.cadillac.com/ Cadillac.com] — official site
* [http://autoanything.wordpress.com/2009/01/16/wallpaper-of-the-week-obamas-cadillac-one/ Cadillac One] — Obama's New Limousine: Details and Photos
* [http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/ Lincoln vs Cadillac Forums] — website and community for owners and enthusiasts of Lincoln and Cadillac automobiles
* [http://www.cadillacforums.com/ CadillacOwners.com] — online community for Cadillac owners and enthusiasts
* [http://www.caddyedge.com/ the Caddy Edge] - community of modern Cadillac fans, product information, and image gallery of Art & Science Cadillac design
* [http://graphic-design.tjs-labs.com/gallery-view?product=CADILLAC&log=Q Gallery of classic graphic design featuring Cadillac automobiles]
* [http://www.americancarimports.com Independent UK Importer of new Cadillac Escalade ESV and EXT, in addition to all other Cadillac models]
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CadillacOwners Cadillac Owners Yahoo group]
* [http://web.bryant.edu/~history/h364material/cars/cars_40.htm Cadillac history]
* [http://100megsfree4.com/cadillac/ Cadillac history] — extensive fan site with many photos from earliest to current models
* [http://myweb.accessus.net/~090/resources-cad.html Cadillac Owner's Resources] — accessing the onboard diagnostic trouble codes, online service manuals, etc
* [http://www.pink-cadillac.de/ Classic Cadillac Community] — community site that captures and documents a large slice of the history of classic Cadillacs
* [http://www.car-nection.com/yann/ The Cadillac Database] — thousands of facts, figures and images that attempt to retrace the history and styling of Cadillac automobiles from 1902 up to 2002
* [http://www.cadillaclasalleclub.org/ Cadillac-LaSalle Club] — an international organization of Cadillac and LaSalle owners
* [http://www.1958cadillac.com/ 1958 Cadillac Owners Association] — an association of owners of 1958 Cadillacs
*[http://www.autoswalk.com/cadmod30.html The first Cadillac was designed by none other than Henry Ford]
*[http://www.scopecreep.com/Rhapsody/2005/01/ode-to-cadillac-cadillac-is-uniquely.html Playlist of Songs About The Cadillac]
*[http://www.automotoportal.com/ Automotive industry portal with Cadillac news]
*[http://www.topspeed.com/cars/cadillac/index23.html Cadillac] from TopSpeed
*[http://caddy-photo.blogspot.com/ Cadillac Auto Blog - Images]
*[http://www.caddyinfo.com/ Caddyinfo.com Cadillac Discussion and Technical Information]

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Artega GT Coupe

2008-12-16T01:39:38Z

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| [[Fisker Coachbuild]]<br> [[Henrik Fisker]]
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The brand [[Artega]] was created by a team of engineers at Paragon, a German electronics supplier.The '''Artega GT''' was conceived by [[Fisker Coachbuild]], based upon the [[Porsche Cayman]]. The GT's power source, a 3.6 L [[V6]], is sourced from [[Volkswagen]], along with the GT's direct-shift transmission.

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==See Also==
{{Artega}}
==External Links==

* [http://www.fiskercb.com Fisker Coachbuild] Fisker Coachbuild
* [http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/news/auto_-_produkte/hxcms_article_502289_14097.hbs Artega GT - Deutscher Sportler] Auto-Motor-und-Sport
* [http://autoanything.wordpress.com/tag/artega-gt/ Artega GT: Info and Photos] Artega GT: Info and Photos
* [http://www.motorauthority.com/news/coupes/artega-gt-coupe-headed-for-geneva/ Artega GT Coupe headed for Geneva] Motor Authority
* [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/03/artega-gt-vw-32-v6-fsi-powered-sports.html Artega GT: VW 3.2 V6 FSI powered sports car premieres in Geneva] Car Scoop
* [http://jalopnik.com/cars/suddenly%2C-next-summer/artega-gt-coming-in-2008-287647.php Suddenly, Next Summer: Artega GT Coming in 2008]
* [http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/08/artega-gt-to-get-lightweight-four-cylinder-sales-in-the-u-s-a/ Artega GT to get lightweight four-cylinder, sales in the U.S. "a must"]

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Dodge Ram 1500

2008-12-11T23:31:54Z

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[[Image:2009DodgeRam.jpg| '''All New 2009 Dodge Ram'''|right|thumb|450px]]
The '''Ram''' is a fullsize pickup truck from [[Chrysler]]'s [[Dodge]] brand. The name was first used in 1981 on the redesigned D Series, though it came from the hood ornament used in the 1930s and 1940s trucks.

The Ram was ''Motor Trend'' magazine's Truck of the Year for 1994, and the Ram ''Heavy Duty'' won that award for 2003.

The Ram is built at Saltillo Truck Assembly in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico, Saint Louis Assembly North in Fenton, Missouri, and Warren Truck Assembly in Warren, Michigan.

See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Dodge Ram 1500 Review]]'''.
===Quick Year-to-Year Changes===

*'''2003''' - On SLT models, the "SLT" badges are moved from the bottom of the C-pillars to the right side of the tailgate. "Sport" badges on Sport models are eliminated altogether. The famed 5.7L (345 cid) Hemi V8 debuts as a mid-year option with the 545RFE 5-speed automatic transmission as a mandatory option.

*'''2004''' - Special edition Rumble Bee, Daytona, GTX and SRT-10 models debut, the latter with the 8.3L (505 cid) 500 hp V10 and 6-speed manual transmission.

*'''2005''' - The DODGE nameplate on the tailgate is eliminated, replaced with a rams-head symbol below the tailgate latch. Quad-Cab versions of the Daytona, GTX, Rumble Bee and SRT-10s are added, the latter with a mandatory 4-speed automatic borrowed from the 2500/3500 Cummins diesel engine series.

*'''2006''' - A restyled front end which some derided as being too Dakota-like. One notable new version is the '''Mega Cab''', featuring a 6-foot cargo box and 20 inches of extra cab space, allowing seating for six with rear recliners. Also, a full screen mapping in-dash [[Navigation System|navigation system]] in a restyled dashboard is now an option. The Rumble Bee, Daytona and GTX models are discontinued, but the SRT-10s hang on for one more year. Another change for 2006 is Chrysler's Multi-Displacement System on the Hemi V8 engine in the Ram. A new center console with built-in cup holders and side pockets is a new option on Quad Cabs. Inferno Red became a new extra-cost color. The standard cab SRT-10 received an all new center console that contained a shorter, more direct 6-speed shifter. Also Inferno Red and Mineral Gray became available on the SRT-10 in addition to Black, replacing Flame Red and Bright Silver. "Sport" badges reappear on the Sport models, now on the tailgate. The optional 20" rims got a new 5-spoke design, and were now available in polished as well as chrome.

*'''2007''' - Taillights are redesigned to look more like the [[Dodge Durango|Durango]]'s. The ultra-hot SRT-10 is unfortunately discontinued.

*'''2008''' - Dodge unveiled the '''Dodge Ram Mega Cab Resistol Edition'''.[http://www.worldcarfans.com/9070928.004/dodge-ram-mega-cab-resistol-edition-revealed]. The 4.7L (285 cid) V8 gets a most welcome power boost to 303 hp. Side door badges no longer read RAM 1500, the now say simply RAM. Big Horn editions now get a unique tailgate badge.

===Styles and Major Options===
There are an overwhelming number of decisions to make when purchasing a Dodge Ram. [[Dodge]] has seemingly left no possibile combination of features unexplored, so if you're considering one of these, plan on spending some quality time with the brochure.

The Dodge Ram 1500 comes in three different body styles: the Regular Cab, Quad Cab, and new Mega Cab. The difference between the body styles has mostly to do with cabin space and truckbed length. The Regular Cab has only a front bench seat, the Quad Cab has a back seat with independent doors, and the Mega Cab boasts the largest back seat of any pickup.

Each of the styles is then available in a number of different trims. The Regular Cab is available in ST, SLT, Sport, or TRX Off-Road trims, and the Quad Cab is available in all of those as well as a Laramie trim. The Mega Cab, however, is only available in SLT and Laramie trims.

Some of the features on the ST, the most basic trim, include rear wheel [[anti-lock brakes]], 17" steel wheels, AM/FM stereo with in-dash CD, air conditioning, and front [[airbag]]s. With the SLT, you get a more powerful engine, front-seat center armrest/console, 17" cast aluminum or chrome wheels, remote keyless entry, and floor mats. The Laramie gets a 5.7L 345[[hp]] engine, five-speed [[automatic transmission]], leather trimmed seating, dual zone temperature control, and power adjustable pedals. The Sport has body-colored grille with chrome accents, a body-colored rear bumper, fog lamps, 20" chrome clad wheels, and SIRIUS satellite radio. Lastly, the TRX Off-Road version comes with unique color shocks, a body-colored grille, TRX4 Off-Road decals, fog lamps, and also SIRIUS Satellite Radio.

===Pricing===
Today's actual prices for the [[Dodge]] Ram 1500 can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/dodge/ram_1500/prices CarsDirect].

{| class="wikitable" style="float:left; margin:1em 0 1em 1em" style="border:2px solid #AAAAAA"
!2006 [[Dodge]] Ram 1500 Trim
!MSRP
!Invoice
|- bgcolor="#F2F2F2"
|1500 ST 4x2 Regular Cab 120.5 in. WB||align="center"|$21,150||align="center"|$18,769
|-
|1500 ST 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB||align="center"|$21,435||align="center"|$19,014
|- bgcolor="#F2F2F2"
|1500 SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 120.5 in. WB||align="center"|$24,250||align="center"|$21,435
|-
|1500 SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB||align="center"|$24,535||align="center"|$21,680
|- bgcolor="#F2F2F2"
|1500 Laramie 4x2 Regular Cab 120.5 in. WB||align="center"|$29,320||align="center"|$25,795
|-
|1500 Laramie 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB||align="center"|$29,605||align="center"|$26,040
|- bgcolor="#F2F2F2"
|1500 ST 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB||align="center"|$25,220||align="center"|$22,319
|-
|1500 ST 4x2 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB||align="center"|$26,285||align="center"|$23,235
|- bgcolor="#F2F2F2"
|1500 SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB||align="center"|$27,740||align="center"|$24,486
|-
|1500 SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB||align="center"|$28,020||align="center"|$24,727
|- bgcolor="#F2F2F2"
|1500 Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB||align="center"|$31,720||align="center"|$27,889
|-
|1500 Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB||align="center"|$31,800||align="center"|$27,958
|- bgcolor="#F2F2F2"
|1500 SLT 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB||align="center"|$32,060||align="center"|$28,337
|-
|1500 Laramie 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB||align="center"|$37,155||align="center"|$32,718
|- bgcolor="#F2F2F2"
|1500 ST 4x4 Regular Cab 120.5 in. WB||align="center"|$25,405||align="center"|$22,478
|-
|1500 ST 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB||align="center"|$25,745||align="center"|$22,771
|- bgcolor="#F2F2F2"
|1500 SLT/TRX4 Off Road/Sport 4x4 Regular Cab 120.5 in. WB||align="center"|$27,820||align="center"|$24,555
|-
|1500 SLT/TRX4 Off Road 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB||align="center"|$28,160||align="center"|$24,848
|- bgcolor="#F2F2F2"
|1500 Laramie 4x4 Regular Cab 120.5 in. WB||align="center"|$32,890||align="center"|$28,915
|-
|1500 Laramie 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB||align="center"|$33,230||align="center"|$29,208
|- bgcolor="#F2F2F2"
|1500 ST 4x4 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB||align="center"|$29,355||align="center"|$25,900
|-
|1500 ST 4x4 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB||align="center"|$29,685||align="center"|$26,184
|- bgcolor="#F2F2F2"
|1500 SLT/TRX4 Off Road/Sport 4x4 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB||align="center"|$30,960||align="center"|$27,281
|-
|1500 SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB||align="center"|$31,290||align="center"|$27,564
|- bgcolor="#F2F2F2"
|1500 Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB||align="center"|$34,940||align="center"|$30,683
|-
|1500 Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB||align="center"|$35,070||align="center"|$30,795
|- bgcolor="#F2F2F2"
|1500 SLT 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB||align="center"|$35,280||align="center"|$31,141
|-
|1500 Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB||align="center"|$40,375||align="center"|$35,523
|- bgcolor="#F2F2F2"
|}

===Gas Mileage===
As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

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<tr bgcolor=#cccccc>
<td>
</td>
<td>
[[2WD]]
</td>
<td>
[[4WD]]
</td>
</tr>

<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
3.7L [[V6]] [[manual transmission|manual]]
</td>
<td>
16/21
</td>
<td>
N/A
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
3.7L [[V6]] [[automatic transmission|automatic]]
</td>
<td>
16/21
5.9L [[I6 Cummins]] [[manual transmission|manual]]
</td>
<td>
20/26
</td>
<td>
N/A
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
5.7L [[V8]] [[automatic transmission|automatic]]
</td>
<td>
15/19
</td>
<td>
14/18
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
4.7L [[V8]] [[manual transmission|manual]]
</td>
<td>
14/19
</td>
<td>
14/18
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
4.7L [[V8]] [[automatic transmission|automatic]]
</td>
<td>
14/19
</td>
<td>
14/18
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
4.7L [[V8]] [[automatic transmission|automatic]]
<br>
[[Flexible Fuel Vehicles|flex-fuel]] gas
</td>
<td>
12/15
</td>
<td>
12/15
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
4.7L [[V8]] [[automatic transmission|automatic]]
<br>
[[Flexible Fuel Vehicles|flex-fuel]] E85
</td>
<td>
9/11
</td>
<td>
9/11
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
8.3L [[V10]] [[manual transmission|manual]]
</td>
<td>
9/15
</td>
<td>
N/A
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
8.3L [[V10]] [[automatic transmission|automatic]]
</td>
<td>
9/12
</td>
<td>
N/A
</td>
</tr>
</table>

===Reliability===
The major recent model available for reliability ratings, the 2003 version, was given a Green rating in all major categories by Automotive Information Systems. A Green rating signifies "Minimal Problems," and the categories inspected include Engine, Transmission, and Accessories, among others.

===Safety===
In safety tests performed by the [http://www.safercar.gov NHTSA,] the Ram 1500 performed extremely well. Front-Impact tests for both the driver and passenger sides yielded 5-star ratings, while tests for rollover earned the Ram 4-star ratings for both its [[2WD]] and [[4WD]] models.

Some of the standard safety features are:
*Rear/four wheel [[anti-lock brakes]]
*Front-impact [[airbag]]s
*Side impact bars

In addition, overhead curtain airbags are available on all trims, and the availability of items such as a security system and ignition disable are standard for most trims and only optional for the rest.

===Photos===
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image:2006_Ram1500_dashboard.jpg
</gallery>

'''2009 Dodge Ram'''
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</gallery>

===Colors===
Colors will vary according to trim, and a full list can be viewed at [http://www.carsdirect.com/dodge/ram_1500/colors CarsDirect.com.] Here are some of the available colors:

'''Exterior'''
*Black Clearcoat
*Flame Red/Bright Silver Metallic
*Light Khaki Metallic
*Mineral Gray/Bright Silver Metallic
*Patriot Blue Pearlcoat/Bright Silver Metallic

'''Interior'''
*Khaki
*Medium Slate Gray

===Main Competitors===
*[[Ford F-150]]
*[[Nissan Titan]]
*[[GMC Sierra 1500]]
*[[Honda Ridgeline]]
*[[Lincoln Mark LT]]
*[[Toyota Tundra]]
*[[Chevrolet Silverado 1500]]

==Hybrid Models==
Dodge announced a [[hybrid car|mild hybrid]] version of the Ram, dubbed the '''Contractor's Special''', in 2003. However, the schedule for delivery slipped as Dodge backed away from the vehicle. The press currently reports that the [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] Ram will be available only for fleet purchasers and will not enter mass production. It offered an AC electrical outlet panel for running an entire jobsite worth of power tools.

Also A Dodge Ram Hybrid with the Two Mode Hemi Hybrid (co developed with GM, BMW, and Mercedes)will be released in 2010 along with Dodge Durango, and Chrysler Aspen models currently available.

==Unique Attributes==

==Resale Values==
[http://www.autos.com/autos/rankings_resale?cat=trucks&segment=fullsize_trucks&rank=resale&year=2006 Autos.com] has the Ram 1500 tied for 2nd in its Resale category for Full-Size Trucks. This ranking is a bit misleading, however, as the Ram 1500 shares this honor with 9 other trucks, while 1st place itself is shared by 6 trucks. As reported by [http://www.kbb.com Kelley Blue Book,] "the Dodge Ram 1500 holds its value just slightly better than average, with HEMI-powered short-bed models at the top of the projected residual values list. The Ram is expected to hold its value better than the [[Chevrolet Silverado]] by a few percentage points, but not as well as the [[Nissan Titan]]."

==Criticisms==
*"Frame's stiffness makes the ride quality limitations of rear leaf springs more obvious." — The Car Connection
*"Engines could be better. The big 5.9-liter V-8 is crude." — USA Today
*"Needs lots of room to park." — Carpoint.com
*"Those who like the idea of a big truck but commute through the suburbs on a daily basis may want to try something a bit smaller, such as the mid-size Dodge Dakota." - Kelley Blue Book

==Current Generation: (2002–present)==
[[Image:800px-2005_Dodge_Ram_Rumble_Bee.jpg|right|350px|2005 Dodge Ram Rumble Bee]]
The third-generation Ram 1500 debuted for 2002 (the 2500 and 3500 versions would carry on for one more year with the previous bodystyle). This represented a major update including all new frame, suspension, power teams, interiors, and sheetmetal. It included an even larger grille, and special models kept interest up as most competitors had adopted the Ram's separate-fender look. The Cummins ''ISB'' [[Diesel]] was on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 2004. The four wheel drive light duty trucks (1500 series) lost their live axles in trade for an [[independent suspension|independent front suspension]], but the heavy duty (2500 and 3500 series) retained the live axles for maximum durability and load capacity.

The redesigned DR trucks reignited sales, with 400,000 sold in 2002 and nearly 450,000 sold in 2003, a new high point for the Ram name. At the same time, both Ford and GM trucks were declining from a 2001 peak over 900,000 to the 850,000 area. But the Ram's sales could not keep up with the eleventh-generation [[Ford F-Series|F-150]] and the strong [[Nissan Titan]] in 2004 and 2005, with 400,543 Rams sold that year. The [[Toyota Tundra]] had never posed much of a threat, but a much larger 2007 model may erode Dodge sales further.

=====Special Rams=====
[[Image:800px-2005_Dodge_Ram_SRT-10.jpg|right|thumb|350px|2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10]]
* '''SRT-10''' This version is a regular or quad-cab body with the [[Dodge Viper]]'s [[Chrysler LA engine#Viper V10|V10 engine]], massive Pirelli 22" rimmed tires, custom lowered suspension, unique bucket seats, full body kit, and a spoiler. The 2004 version was available only in a single cab with a 6 speed manual transmission with a Hurst shifter. For 2005, Dodge debuted a Quad Cab version of the Viper V10 powered truck. It now has a 48RE four speed auto transmission that was taken from the Heavy Duty Rams with the Cummins engine. In 2004, the truck won the Guinness record of "World's Fastest Production Pickup Truck" of 154.587mph (247,3 km/h).
* '''Power Wagon''' - Introduced for 2005 on the 2500 series, the Power Wagon comes with the 5.7 L new Hemi engine, locking differentials, disconnecting anti-roll bars, oversized off-road tires and a winch.
* '''Daytona''' - Introduced for 2005, the Ram Daytona features 20 in chrome wheels, custom paint, the ''Hemi'' engine, and a tall rear spoiler reminescent of the famous Dodge Charger Daytona from the late 1960s.
* '''Rumble Bee''' - The Rumble Bee edition was mainly a trim package on the Hemi Ram. It was only available on regular cab/short-box pickups and included lower body cladding, a hood scoop, and a specially-trimmed interior. On the rear of the box was a stripe with a "Rumble Bee" picture, meant to be reminiscent of the Super Bee.
* '''GTX''' - In 2004-2005, this package was very similar to the Rumble Bee in that it shared the Hemi engine, 20" wheels, hood scoop and specially-trimmed interior, but didn't have the lower body cladding and the stripes were different. These were available in Mango Green, Hemi Orange and Plum Crazy Purple, all with black tonneau cover and unique black-accented stripes and decals. In 2004 this was available only in a standard cab but a Quad Cab version became available in 2005.

*'''Thunder Road''' 2003-Present The Thunder Road has unique 20" Wheels and Trim inside and out. Comes in Regular Cab and Quad Cab, and has a unique Thunder Road Badge. The Thunder Road is a trim package for the Hemi Rams.

=====Engines=====
{| class=wikitable
!Model
!Years
!Engine
!Power
!Torque
|-
|rowspan=4|1500||2002-2005||3.7 L ''[[Chrysler PowerTech engine#3.7|PowerTech]]'' [[V6]]||215 [[HP|hp]] (160 kW) at 5200 rpm||235 ft·lbf (319 N·m) at 4000 rpm
|-
|2002-2005||4.7 L ''[[Chrysler Magnum engine#4.7|Magnum]]'' [[V8]]||235 [[HP|hp]] (175.2 kW) at 4400 rpm||300 ft·lbf (407 N·m) at 3500 rpm
|-
|2002||5.9 L ''[[Chrysler LA engine#Magnum 5.9|Magnum]]'' [[V8]]||245 [[HP|hp]] (183 kW)||
|-
|rowspan=2|2003-2005||rowspan=2|5.7 L (346 in³) ''[[Chrysler Hemi engine#New Hemi|Hemi]]'' [[V8]]||rowspan=2|345 [[HP|hp]] (257 kW) at 5400 rpm||rowspan=2|375 ft·lbf (508 N·m) at 4200 rpm
|-
|rowspan=2|2500/3500
|-
|2002-2005||5.9 L ''[[Cummins B Series engine#ISB|Cummins ISB]]'' [[Diesel]] [[Straight-6|I6]]||325 [[HP|hp]] (242 kW) at 2900 rpm||610 ft·lbf (827 N·m) at 1600 rpm
|-
|SRT-10||2004-2005||8.3 L ''[[Chrysler LA engine#Viper V10|Viper V10]]'' [[V10 engine|V10]]||500 [[HP|hp]] (373 kW)||525 ft·lbf (712 N·m)
|}

==Previous Generations==
===Second generation (1994-2001)===
[[Image:DODGE_RAM.jpg|right|350px|1994 Dodge Ram]]
The Ram line was redesigned for 1994 and was an instant hit. It featured a semi truck-look front end with separate fenders and an oversized grille; but it was the 8.0 L [[V10 engine]] and its 450 ft.lbf (610 Nm) of torque that was noticed by serious users. Models were now the 1500 (half-ton), 2500 (¾-ton), and 3500 (one-ton).

A natural gas version of the 5.2 L engine debuted for 1995, as well as an extended-cab version. In 1998, Dodge introduced the "Quad-Cab", which used rear-hinged pillarless doors in the back for a wide cab opening on its extended-cab. The Cummins ''ISB'' engine, introduced in 1999, was an unusual multi-valve pushrod engine.

The redesigned 1994 Ram was a tremendous sales success, with sales rocketing from only 70,000 units in 1993 to 240,000 in 1994, 280,000 in 1995, and nearly 400,000 in 1996. Sales of this generation peaked at just over 400,000 in 1999 before declining against the redesigned [[Ford]] and [[General Motors Corporation|GM]] trucks. By 2000, the Ram was back to 350,000 sales.

=====Engines=====
{| class=wikitable
!Years
!Engine
!Power
!Torque
|-
|1994-2001||3.9 L ''[[Chrysler LA engine#Magnum 3.9|Magnum]]'' [[V6]]||175 [[HP|hp]] (131 kW)||
|-
|1994-2001||5.2 L ''[[Chrysler LA engine#Magnum 5.2|Magnum]]'' [[V8]]||220 [[HP|hp]] (164 kW)||
|-
|1994-1997||5.9 L ''[[Chrysler LA engine#Magnum 5.9|Magnum]]'' [[V8]]||245 [[HP|hp]] (172 kW)||
|-
|1994-1995||5.9 L ''[[Cummins B Series engine#B5.9|Cummins B5.9]]'' 12-valve [[Diesel]] [[Straight-6|I6]]||175 [[HP|hp]] (131 kW)||
|-
|1994-2001||8.0 L ''[[Chrysler LA engine#Ram Tough V10|Ram Tough]]'' [[V10 engine|V10]]||300 [[HP|hp]] (224 kW)||
|-
|1996-1998||5.9 L ''[[Cummins B Series engine#B5.9|Cummins B5.9]]'' 12-valve [[Diesel]] [[Straight-6|I6]]||215 [[HP|hp]] (160 kW)||
|-
|1998-2001||5.9 L ''[[Chrysler LA engine#Magnum 5.9|Magnum]]'' [[V8]]||250 [[HP|hp]] (186 kW)||
|-
|1999-2001||5.9 L ''[[Cummins B Series engine#ISB|Cummins ISB]]'' 24-valve [[Diesel]] [[Straight-6|I6]]||230 [[HP|hp]] (172 kW)||
|}

===First Generation/Origins (1981-1993)===
[[Image:1990Ram.jpg|right|350px|1990 Dodge Ram D150]]
The first-generation Ram trucks, introduced for 1981, kept the previous generation's model designations: "D" meant [[rear wheel drive]] while the "W" '''Power Ram''' meant [[four wheel drive]]. Like other domestic makers, Dodge used 150 to mean a half-ton truck, 250 to indicate a ¾-ton, and 350 for one-tons. Standard cab, "Club" extended cab, and crew cab versions were offered along with 6.5 ft and 8 ft bed lengths and "Utiline" and "Sweptline" styled boxes. Externally, the first-generation Rams were facelifted versions of the previous generation Dodge D Series pickups (known as the Adventurer) dating back to 1972 with wraparound taillights and square headlights.

'''100''' models were added for 1984, replacing the previous "Miser" trim on low-output [[manual transmission]] Slant-6 trucks. A "Ram-Trac" shift-on-the-fly transfer case was added for 1985, and both the crew cab and Utiline flared bed were dropped for 1986. Also for 1986, a new crosshair grille appeared. The 5.2 L engine received [[electronic fuel injection]] for 1988.

The engines were updated for 1989. The Slant-6 was dropped in favor of a 3.9 L [[fuel injected]] [[V6]] with 25% more power. The 5.9 L V8 also received fuel injection that year for 20 [[HP|hp]] (15 kW) more power. Rear [[anti-lock brake]]s were also made standard.

The Ram 100 models were renamed "150S" for 1990, and the exterior was redesigned the next year. The engines wore the "Magnum" name \from 1994 until present.

The D Series trucks sold poorly compared to the [[Ford F-Series]] and the General Motors C/K trucks, with just under 100,000 units sold most years of their production.

=====B-Series Cummins arrives=====
A [[Cummins]] [[turbo]][[diesel]] option was added for big (400 ft.lbf / 542 Nm) torque needs. This engine, part of the Cummins ''[[Cummins B Series engine|B Series]]'', is [[list of automotive superlatives|the largest]] straight-6 engine ever produced for a passenger vehicle. These early B Series engines have been known to go 350,000 miles before their first [[overhaul]].

=====Engines=====
{| class=wikitable
!Years
!Engine
!Power
!Torque
|-
|1981-1988||3.7 L (225 in³) ''[[Chrysler Slant 6 engine#225|Slant-6]]'' [[Straight-6|I6]]||95 [[HP|hp]] (71 kW)||
|-
|1981-1987||5.2 L (318 in³) ''[[Chrysler LA engine#318|LA]]'' [[V8]]||125 [[HP|hp]] (104 kW)||
|-
|1981-1988||5.9 L (360 in³) ''[[Chrysler LA engine#318|LA]]'' [[V8]]||170 [[HP|hp]] (127 kW)||
|-
|1988-1991||5.2 L (318 in³) ''[[Chrysler LA engine#318|LA]]'' [[V8]]||140 [[HP|hp]] (104 kW)||
|-
|1989-1991||3.9 L (238 in³) ''[[Chrysler LA engine#238|LA]]'' [[V6]]||125 [[HP|hp]] (93 kW)
|-
|1989-1992||5.9 L (360 in³) ''[[Chrysler LA engine#360|LA]]'' [[V8]]||190 [[HP|hp]] (142 kW)||
|-
|1989-1993||5.9 L (360 in³) ''[[Cummins B Series engine#B5.9|Cummins B5.9]]'' [[diesel]] [[Straight-6|I6]]||160 [[HP|hp]] (119 kW)||
|-
|1992-1993||5.2 L (318 in³) ''[[Chrysler LA engine#Magnum 5.2|Magnum]]'' [[V8]]||230 [[HP|hp]] (172 kW)||
|-
|1992-1993||3.9 L (238 in³) ''[[Chrysler LA engine#Magnum 3.9|Magnum]]'' [[V6]]||180 [[HP|hp]] (134 kW)||
|-
|1993||5.9 L (360 in³) ''[[Chrysler LA engine#Magnum 5.9|Magnum]]'' [[V8]]||230 [[HP|hp]] (172 kW)||
|}

==Worldwide==

==Design quirks and oddities==

==Awards==
*''Truck Of The Year'' - '''Truckin''''
*''2006 4x4 Of The Year'' - '''4-Wheel and Off-Road'''
*''2006 Pickup Truck of the Year'' - '''Four Wheeler''' (RAM SLT TRX4)

==See Also==
{{Dodge}}

==External Links==
*[http://www.dodge.com Dodge.com] Official Dodge Website
*[http://autoanything.wordpress.com/2008/12/03/2009-dodge-ram-la-auto-show/ 2009 Dodge Ram - Review and Photos]
*[http://www.srt10forum.com Dodge Ram SRT10 Forum] Forums dedicated to the discussion of the Dodge Ram SRT-10 variant.
*[http://www.BigBoys-CustomToys.com/Daytona Dodge Ram Daytona Parts and Accessories] Parts for 2005 Dodge Ram Daytona
*[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/12/update-2009-dodge-ram-picture-is.html Update: 2009 Dodge Ram Picture Is Official!]
*[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/01/detroit-show-2009-dodge-ram-official.html Detroit Show: 2009 Dodge Ram Official Details & Pics]
*[http://www.americancarimports.com UK based importer of the Dodge Ram 1500]
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/18/left-on-the-drawing-board-the-dodge-ram-that-couldve-been/ Cutting room floor: The 2009 Dodge Ram that could've been]
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/13/2009-dodge-ram-priced-from-22-170/ 2009 Dodge Ram priced from $22,170]

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