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The 2000 model year was cut short to avoid a CAFE (Corporate
Average Fuel Economy) requirement on all truck models built
after Jan 1, 2000. Lumped into the 2001 truck group with the
Ram were the much smaller and more fuel efficient Minivans
and PT Criusers (the PT was introduced late in the 2000 model
year as a 2001). The smaller Vans and PT's have high enough
sales figures to raise the "truck" CAFE above the
minimum, saving DaimlerChrysler a large pile of $$ in fuel
penalties.
- New for 2001
- New exterior colors: Amber Fire Pearl Coat, Bright
Silver Metallic
- Ram trucks built from January 1, 2000 to July 1, 2000
are referred to as 2001 models.
- The early 2001 models have drum brakes in the rear.
- Ram trucks built from July 1, 2000 to July 2001 are referred
to as 2001.5 models by Ram owners (DC still calls them 2001
models). Most 2001.5 models differ from 2001 models by:
- Added - disk brakes in the rear
- Deleted - Vanity mirror lights.
- Deleted - Rear cup holders were deleted.
- Deleted - Insulation under the hood on diesel models.
- Deleted - Front and Rear grab handles on passenger
side.
- Deleted - SLT tailgate protector
- Deleted - Amber Fire Pearcoat paint
- Deleted - plastic rear wheel liners (P/N
5534 6010 SHIELD, Wheelhouse)
- Deleted - self-Dimming rear view mirror
- Silver radio antenna (was painted black in previous
models)
- Cowl rubber seal size reduced by 1/2
- Phase out of Cab Clearance lights on 2500's.
- One less leaf spring
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