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2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon Specifications

By Dale Wickell, About.com

2005 Dodge Power Wagon

2005 Dodge Power Wagon

courtesy DaimlerChrysler
All dimensions are in inches 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

EPA Vehicle Class: Standard Pickup

ENGINE

  • 5.7-LITER HEMI® MAGNUM V-8, Standard
  • Eight cylinders, 90° V-type, liquid-cooled
  • 343 cu. in.
  • Bore x Stroke: 3.92 x 3.58
  • Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, hydraulic lifters with roller followers
  • Sequential fuel injection, multi-port, electronic, returnless
  • 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 @ 5400 rpm
  • Torque (SAE Net): 375 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm
  • Max. Engine Speed: 5800 rpm
  • Fuel Requirement: Unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane is recommended; Unleaded regular, 87 octane is acceptable
  • Oil Capacity: 7 qt.
  • Coolant Capacity: 18.7 qt.
  • Emission Control: Three-way catalytic converter, electronic EGR and internal engine features

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  • Alternator Rating: 160-amp
  • Battery: 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
  • Fuel Tank, gal: 34

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
  • Fuel Tank, gal: 35

CARGO BOX

Quad Cab

  • Nominal Box Size: 6 ft. 3 in.
  • Length at Floor Tailgate closed: 76.3
  • Cargo Width: 70.2
  • Distance Between Wheelhouses: 51.0
  • Depth: 20.2
  • Tailgate Opening Width: 60.6

Regular Cab

  • Nominal Box Size: 8 ft.
  • Length at Floor Tailgate closed: 98.3
  • Cargo Width: 66.4
  • Distance Between Wheelhouses: 51.0
  • Depth: 20.2
  • Tailgate Opening Width: 60.6

ACCOMMODATIONS

Quad Cab

Seating Capacity, F/R: 3/3

Front:

    Head room: 40.8
    Leg room: 41.0
    Shoulder room: 67.0
    Hip room: 64.9
    Seat travel: 9.0
    Recliner range: 45°

Rear:

    Head room: 40.0
    Leg room: 36.7
    Shoulder room: 66.7
    Hip room: 64.6
    Knee clearance: 1.1

Interior Volume:

    Front: 64.92 cu. ft.
    Rear: 56.7 cu. ft.

Regular Cab

Seating Capacity, Front: 3

Front:

    Head room: 40.9
    Leg room: 41.0
    Shoulder room: 67.1
    Hip room: 64.9
    Seat travel: 9.0
    Recliner range: 45° [/ul

    Interior Volume:

      Front: 65.2 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

    Quad Cab & Regular Cab:

    • Overall Ratio: 13.4:1
    • Steering Wheel Turns Lock to Lock: 2.75
    • Turning Diameter (Curb to Curb): 48.9 ft.

    BRAKES

    Front:

    • Size and Type: 13.9 x 1.26 vented disc with 2 x 2.20 twin-piston sliding caliper and ABS
    • Swept Area: 313.2 sq. in.

    Rear:

    • Size and Type: 13.9 x 1.18 sliding caliper and ABS
    • Swept Area: 309.6 sq. in.

    Power Assist Type: Tandem diaphragm vacuum

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