Dodge Ram Wagon
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| Dodge Ram Wagon | |
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| Manufacturer: | Chrysler DaimlerChrysler |
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| Production: | 1971-2003 |
| Successor: | Dodge Sprinter |
| Class: | Full-size van |
| Body style: | 3-door van |
| Engine: | 3.9L 175 hp V6 5.2L 225 hp V8 5.9L 235 hp V8 |
| Transmission: | 3-Speed Automatic Std. 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive |
| Wheelbase: | 109.60 in. |
| Length: | 187.20 in. |
| Width: | 79.80 in. |
| Height: | 79.50 in. |
| Similar: | Chevy Van/GMC Vandura Ford Econoline |
The Dodge Ram Wagon was a full-size van marketed under the Dodge brand by Chrysler Group. It was a passenger van originating from a commercial van design.
The van came in short, extended, and Maxi lengths on two different wheelbases (109 and 127 inches). The exterior design was updated for the 1994 model year, the first major redesign since 1971, however the headlight shape, grille and taillamps changed somewhat in that timeframe. The dash was changed for 1978 and remained virtually the same through the 1997 model year, after which it was upgraded to include functional drink holders. There was a Travel Seating option that was available through the 1994 model year that included a dinette and bed ability. In 1998, the engine was moved forward 4 inches allowing more room inside the van. The required exterior changes gave the vans a somewhat "pushed out" look in front. In 1995, Dodge changed the series to 1500, 2500, and 3500; in prior years they had been 150, 250 and 350. In 1995 or 1996, the rear armrests went away. In 1997, the vent windows became non-functional, and they were deleted entirely with the 1998 redesign.
With the exception of ride and power, there is not a lot of difference between a 2003 Ram Wagon and a 1973 Sportsman Royal. The Ram Van and Ram Wagon names replaced the Tradesman and Sportsman names that had been used for Dodge's commercial and passenger vans respectively.
The Dodge Ram Wagon came in three styles:
- 1500 (109" regular and 127" extended wheelbase)
- 2500 (109" regular and 127" extended wheelbase)
- 3500 (127" extended wheelbase and long-body Maxiwagon)
Chrysler and Daimler-Benz merge in 1998 sparked serious of changes in Chrysler and Dodge line-up. Dodge Ram Van was one of the first ones to be discontinued under this alliance in 2003. Replacement for Dodge Ram came from Europe (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter) and the new van named Dodge Sprinter.
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| Cars: | 024 | 330 | 400 | 600 | 880 | Aries | Aspen | Avenger | Challenger | Charger (B-body) | Charger (L-body) | Charger Daytona | Colt | Conquest | Coronet | Custom 880 | Dart | Daytona | Demon | Diplomat | Dynasty | Intrepid | La Femme | Lancer | Matador | Mirada | Monaco | Neon | Omni | Polara | Shadow | Sierra | Spirit | SRT-4 | St. Regis | Stealth | Stratus | Super Bee |
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| Trucks: | 50 Series | 100 Series | 500 Series | A100 | B Series | C Series | D Series | Power Wagon | Rampage | Ram 50 |
| Corporate: | Fratzog | John Francis Dodge | Horace Elgin Dodge |
