Article From Motor Trend Magazine
2006 Truck Of The Year Road Test: 2006 Dodge Ram 1500
| 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 |
| Base price range | $21,800-$41,075 |
| As-tested price | $42,975 (Laramie) |
| Vehicle layout | Front engine, 4WD, 5-passenger, 4-door pickup |
| Engine | 5.7L/345-hp/375 lb-ft OHV 16-valve V-8 |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Curb weight, f/r dist | 5660 lb (58/42 %) |
| Wheelbase | 140.5 in |
| Length x width x height | 227.7 x 79.5 x 75.9 in |
| Max payload capacity | 1040 lb |
| 0-60 mph | 8.6/9.8 sec* |
| Quarter mile | 16.5/17.3 sec @ 83.8/81.4 mph* |
| Braking, 60-0 mph | 139/140 ft* |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.71 g avg |
| 600-foot slalom | 55.9 mph avg |
| MT figure eight | 29.8 sec @ 0.54 g avg |
| EPA city/hwy fuel economy | 14/18 mpg |
| *tested at curb weight/fully loaded |