For the first time, Evernham Motorsports will field a Dodge Ram in the NASCAR Truck Series for the full season with driver Erin Crocker at the wheel of the No. 98 Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge Ram. The Dodge Ram is a proven performer in the Truck Series, winning the manufacturers title three out of the past four years and winning the driver's championship the last two years. With powerful performance and excellent aerodynamics, the Dodge Ram is ready to race again in 2006.
Features of the Dodge race car:
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Type: |
Hopkins |
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OAL: |
203 inches |
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OAW: |
74 inches |
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OAH: |
50.5 inches |
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Weight: |
3,400 pounds |
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Weight Dist.: |
Left/Right – 53%/47% |
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Track: |
Front/Rear – 60.5/60.5 inches |
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Wheelbase: |
105 inches |
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Fuel Capacity: |
22 gallons |
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Brakes: |
Four-wheel disc brakes |
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Suspension: |
Front-Independent double A-arms |
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Rear: |
Full-floating live axle with trailing arms and panhard rod |
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Tires: |
Goodyear Eagle Racing Radials 28x12-15 F/R |
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The Dodge Magnum Engine
R5-P7 V-8 Dodge Magnum 5.9-liter engine built by Evernham Engines features Mopar cast iron block and aluminum heads.
| Engine |
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Compression: |
12:1 |
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Horsepower: |
725+ |
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Displacement: |
358 CI |
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Carburetor: |
390 cfm Holley 4-barrel |
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Torque: |
525 foot/pounds |
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RPM: |
9,000 |
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Features of the Dodge Ram:
| Engine Type: |
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Type: |
Cast iron 5.7L V8 with aluminum cylinder heads |
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Compression: |
12:1 |
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Horsepower: |
750 @ 8000 RPM |
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Displacement : |
535 lb.-ft. @ 6000 RPM |
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Carburetor: |
4V Holley carburetor |
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Transmission: |
4-speed |
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Gear Ratio: |
3.60 to 6.83:1 |
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OAL: |
206.5 inches |
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OAW: |
80 inches |
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OAH: |
59 inches |
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Spoiler: |
66.75” x 8” |
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Weight: |
3,400 lbs. |
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Wheelbase: |
112 inches |
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Fuel Capacity: |
22 gallons -- 110 octane fuel |
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Brakes: |
Four-wheel disc |
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Suspension: |
Front - independent coil springs, twin control arms |
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Rear - trailing arms, coil springs, panhard bar |
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Tires: |
Goodyear Wranglers |
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Top Spped: |
185 mph |
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