Dodge Ram History, 1994 to 2001: The 'BR/BE' Trucks

The Ram line was redesigned for 1994 and was an instant hit. It featured a semi truck-look front end with separate fenders and an oversized grille. But it was the 8.0 L V10 engine and its 450 ft.lbf (610 Nm) of torque that was noticed by serious users. Models were now the 1500 (half-ton), 2500 (¾-ton), and 3500 (one-ton).

A natural gas version of the 5.2 L engine debuted for 1995. In 1998, Dodge introduced the "Quad-Cab", which used rear-hinged pillarless doors in the back for a wide cab opening. The new Cummins ISB engine, introduced in 1999, is an unusual multi-valve pushrod engine.

Engines:

• 1994-2001 3.9 L Magnum V6, 175 hp (131 kW)
• 1994-2001 5.2 L Magnum V8, 220 hp (164 kW)
• 1994-1997 5.9 L Magnum V8, 230 hp (172 kW)
• 1994-1995 5.9 L Cummins B5.9 Diesel I6, 175 hp (131 kW) 12-valve head
• 1994-2001 8.0 L Ram Tough V10, 300 hp (224 kW)
• 1996-1998 5.9 L Cummins B5.9 Diesel I6, 215 hp (160 kW) 12-valve head
• 1998-2001 5.9 L Magnum V8, 250 hp (186 kW)
• 1999-2001 5.9 L Cummins ISB Diesel I6, 230 hp (172 kW) 24-valve head