Cummins Inc. Next Generation Turbo Diesel Supplies the Power for 2004 1/2 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty Pickup

COLUMBUS, Ind.--Dec. 4, 2003--Cummins Inc. announced today that its next-generation turbo diesel engine will be supplying the power to the 2004 1/2 model year Dodge Ram Heavy Duty pickup, launching in January 2004.

The re-engineered Cummins 5.9-liter diesel engine builds on the power and quality of the 2003 model year engine that helped make the Dodge Ram Motor Trend magazine's "Truck of the Year." The Cummins engine for the Dodge Ram also merited a best-in-class rating in the J.D. Power 2003 Initial Quality Survey.

The newest Dodge Ram Heavy Duty pickup offers best-in-class 600 lb-ft of torque and 325 horsepower, making it the most powerful and capable heavy-duty pickup truck on the market. It was built with the most severe-use customer in mind, delivering maximum torque when drivers need it most.

In addition to offering class-leading towing capability of 16,400 pounds and a payload capacity of 5,020 pounds, the Cummins engine is the quietest Ram diesel ever made. It also is the first High Output Cummins turbo diesel to meet emission requirements in all 50 states.

"We are excited to supply this engine for the new Dodge Ram," said Joe Loughrey, Cummins President - Engine Business. "We have built upon the proven performance and reliability of our previous engine, and engineered the new Cummins turbo diesel to provide more power and torque with reduced noise, while meeting tougher emissions standards. We think our customers will love the new Dodge - Cummins package."

The launch of the 2004 1/2 Dodge Ram is the latest collaboration between the two companies, which have been partners since 1988 when Dodge first offered the Cummins engine option. Earlier this year, Cummins celebrated production of the one-millionth Dodge Ram engine, which is made at the Company's Walesboro, IN, facility.

In October the Company announced the extension of its agreement as the exclusive supplier of diesel engines for the Dodge Ram. The agreement also includes consideration of Cummins as a supplier for the diesel engine after treatment system, which would be provided by Fleetguard, a wholly-owned Cummins business unit.

Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, (USA) Cummins serves its customers through more than 500 company-owned and independent distributor locations in 131 countries and territories. With 23,700 employees worldwide, Cummins reported sales of $5.9 billion in 2002. Press releases can be found by accessing the Cummins home page at www.cummins.com.