Ram Offers New 2016 Limited-edition Stinger Yellow 1500 Sport

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 9, 2016 --

• Ram 1500 Stinger Yellow Sport features unique interior colors, body-colored accents and bright yellow paint, matching the recently added Ram 1500 Yellow Rose of Texas edition
• New Sport model has a limited production of 2,250 trucks
• Arriving at Ram dealers this month, pricing for the Stinger Yellow Sport starts at $44,340

The Ram Truck brand announced today that it has added a new limited-edition Ram 1500 model in Sport trim — the Ram 1500 Stinger Yellow Sport.

"The Ram 1500 Sport offers unique features for customers who enjoy aggressive styling and great performance," said Mike Manley – Head of Ram Truck Brand, FCA Global. "Truck buyers are very attached to their vehicles and the Stinger Yellow Sport model adds a custom appearance to the segment's best-looking truck."

The new truck is available in Crew Cab 4x2 and 4x4 configurations. Among the Stinger Yellow Sport's standard features are a 395-horsepower HEMI® V-8, 8-speed TorqueFlite transmission, dual chrome-tipped exhaust, vented sport hood and 22-inch wheels (20-inch on 4x4 models).

The Sport interior complements the Ram 1500's confident exterior design with a predominantly black cockpit, highlighted with Light Black Chrome and yellow details. Interior treatments include body-color accent stitching through the cabin, Sport embroidery on the seats, accent color Ram's head logo on the headrests and black leather seats with colored accent sport mesh on the seating inserts. The special-edition trim also includes the 8.4AN Uconnect system with navigation and standard rear-view camera system.

Ram 1500 Stinger Yellow Sport models will begin arriving in dealerships in early May. Starting price is $43,145, plus $1,195 destination.

About Ram Truck Brand
Since its launch as a stand-alone division in 2009, the Ram Truck brand has steadily emerged as an industry leader with America's longest-lasting line of pickups.

Creating a distinct identity for Ram trucks has allowed the brand to concentrate on core customers and features they find valuable. Whether focusing on a family that uses a Ram 1500 day-in and day-out, a hard-working Ram 3500 Heavy Duty owner or a business that depends on its Ram ProMaster commercial van every day for deliveries, Ram has the truck market covered.

In order to be the best, it takes a commitment to innovation, capability, efficiency and durability. Ram Truck invests substantially in its products, infusing them with great looks, refined interiors, durable engines and exclusive features that further enhance their capabilities.

Ram continues to beat the competition in the most sought-after titles:

• Longest-lasting line of pickups
• Best-in-class fuel economy with exclusive EcoDiesel – 29 mpg with Ram 1500
• Best-in-class towing capability – 31,210 pounds with Ram 3500
• Best-in-class payload – 7,390 pounds with Ram 3500
• Best-in-class torque – 900 lb.-ft. with Ram 3500 Cummins Turbo Diesel 

Truck customers, from half-ton to commercial, have a demanding range of needs and require their vehicles to provide high levels of capability. Ram trucks are designed to deliver a total package.