The Night Runner group will be available on the 2006 Durango SLT, 2006 Dakota SLT and 2006 Ram 1500 Sport trim levels. Additionally a SRT-10 "Night Runner" will be available as a special edition for the 2007 model year. The SRT-10 Night Runners will be a limited production run of 400 vehicles indicated on a numbered ID plaque.
All Night Runner Models Will Feature The Following:
Brilliant Black grille surround
Brilliant Black bumpers
Black headlamp surrounds
Exterior Night Runner decal
Dakota Additions:
Gloss Black interior pull handles
Black center stack bezel overlay
Brilliant Black body-color bodyside moldings
Gloss Black instrument cluster rings
Black Chrome wheels
Unique head restraints with Night Runner logo
New cluster overlay with Night Runner logo
Durango Additions:
Gloss Black interior pull handles
Black center stack bezel overlay
Gloss Black instrument cluster rings
Black Chrome wheels
Unique head restraints with Night Runner logo
New cluster overlay with Night Runner logo
Ram Additions:
Brilliant Black body-color bodyside moldings
Black Chrome wheels
Unique head restraints with Night Runner logo
New cluster overlay with Night Runner logo
Black Chrome grille inserts
Ram SRT-10 Additions:
Dark Nickel Pearl finish 22" aluminum wheels
Black center stack bezel overlay
Unique serialized dash plaque (Limited Production XXX of 400)
Black Chrome grille inserts
whoosh
01-26-2006, 08:16 PM
saweeeeeet:D
BadStratRT
01-26-2006, 08:18 PM
they had all three of them at the autoshow, but they had them in a dark room, and the flash just wouldnt pick them up against the black back drop, but they looked pretty cool.
Midnight
01-27-2006, 05:13 AM
Did they have black lights in there too?:D
QuickSilver05
01-28-2006, 02:08 PM
Oh boy oh boy! Another sticker package! Yay! :eek::eek:
MGDMike
01-28-2006, 03:14 PM
I'm guessing black is the main theme for this package?[&:]
clean_sx
01-28-2006, 03:20 PM
if you are any other suv , you are sh1tin your pants right now
87ram
01-28-2006, 03:28 PM
I'm with you Quicksilver, but I still think that it looks pretty cool.
SinCity R/T
01-28-2006, 07:08 PM
ORIGINAL: clean_sx
if you are any other suv , you are sh1tin your pants right now
With the lethargic 4.7L V8 in the Dakota, I hightly doubt that. Only when DC pulls their heads out of their butts and puts the Hemi in the Dakota will anyone even remotely think that the Gen IV Dakota has anything resembling performance under the hood.
clean_sx
01-28-2006, 07:18 PM
ORIGINAL: SinCity R/T
With the lethargic 4.7L V8 in the Dakota, I hightly doubt that. Only when DC pulls their heads out of their butts and puts the Hemi in the Dakota will anyone even remotely think that the Gen IV Dakota has anything resembling performance under the hood.
quote:
ORIGINAL: clean_sx
if you are any other suv , you are sh1tin your pants right now
Midnight
01-29-2006, 05:45 AM
ORIGINAL: QuickSilver05
Oh boy oh boy! Another sticker package! Yay! :eek::eek:
It's not just a sticker package... [&:]
Let's say you bought a Durango HEMI Night Runner... It would include...
Brilliant Black grille surround
Brilliant Black bumpers
Black headlamp surrounds
Exterior Night Runner decal
Gloss Black interior pull handles
Black center stack bezel overlay
Gloss Black instrument cluster rings
Black Chrome wheels
Unique head restraints with Night Runner logo
New cluster overlay with Night Runner logo
So it isn't much, but definately a cool package...
ORIGINAL: SinCity R/T
With the lethargic 4.7L V8 in the Dakota, I hightly doubt that. Only when DC pulls their heads out of their butts and puts the Hemi in the Dakota will anyone even remotely think that the Gen IV Dakota has anything resembling performance under the hood.I really don't see why people keep complaining about the truck with the biggest engine of all small/mid-size trucks... Besides, I don't think "clean_sx" was speaking of a Dakota...
SinCity R/T
01-29-2006, 03:25 PM
ORIGINAL: MidnightBlueNeon
I really don't see why people keep complaining about the truck with the biggest engine of all small/mid-size trucks... Besides, I don't think "clean_sx" was speaking of a Dakota...
Why would Nissan or Toyota need to put a V8 in their truck when their V6 trucks have MORE horsepower, LESS weight, and BETTER fuel economy?
Am I the only person who has noticed that every single magazine review of mid-sized trucks has bashed the Dodge Dakota for feeling lethargic, underpowered, "this is a V8?", etc? Is anyone else completely unimpressed that the 4.7L V8 is only -25hp- more than the 3.7L V6? This engine was a massive step in the wrong direction from the old 250hp/345tq 5.9L V8.
ViperGTS
01-29-2006, 06:18 PM
The nightrunners are very impressive. It's about time Dodge has given some info out about them.
-Matt-
QuickSilver05
01-30-2006, 02:16 AM
Those V-6s may have a slight edge on HP, but they fall short in the torque department, and that's what you need most in a truck. I agree, the Dak has the largest towing and hauling capacities of any truck in it's class, and has more grunt. What's not to like?
SinCity R/T
01-30-2006, 02:27 AM
ORIGINAL: QuickSilver05
Those V-6s may have a slight edge on HP, but they fall short in the torque department, and that's what you need most in a truck. I agree, the Dak has the largest towing and hauling capacities of any truck in it's class, and has more grunt. What's not to like?
Let me get this straight - you think that giving up 30hp to buy a truck which weighs 700 pounds more and gets 2+ mpg less just so you can have 6 more torque is the right thing to do? You're as brainwashed over this "Only V8 in its class" mantra as the Daimler-Chrysler marketing idiots I constantly bump into at SEMA/etc.
Midnight
01-30-2006, 03:16 AM
I don't think he brain washed and neither am I...
ORIGINAL: QuickSilver05
Those V-6s may have a slight edge on HP, but they fall short in the torque department, and that's what you need most in a truck. I agree, the Dak has the largest towing and hauling capacities of any truck in it's class, and has more grunt. What's not to like?
This sums it up right here... I agree... more torque=good...
We aren't talking about it being "bigger". we are saying it out tows and hauls all the others... using the torque from the V8...
The Dak is also a more heavier/beefier truck...
DevilsReject
01-30-2006, 05:39 AM
Well since I've owned two Dak's....and neither of you have....unlike SinCity.....I'm going to agree with him. I've driven the Toyotas....and while the interior is really crap....they are comparable to the Dakota's in many ways. They have plenty of power under the hood...and they can perform quite well in the hauling bit. Also, NOT everyone and their damn mothers is going to be hauling an 8000lb boat with their truck....
Most people are only going to throw some crap in the back like drywall or dirt and use it for daily stuff....not pulling boats or 6500lb objects. I know I pulled two things with my truck in 18 months of having it....but I threw a bunch of dirt and drywall in the bed....and while my Dakota hauled more in the bed then a Tacoma would.....it wasnt such a large number that I was doing backflips over...
I loved my Dakotas and it's one of the few trucks I would willingly buy, but the current model is sorely lacking and its starting to look and feel more like a fullsize each time I see one or drive one....the only positive about the Dakota is its built like a fullsize truck...but the fact is...it outweighs most trucks in its class by a good 5-800lbs.....
The Tacoma's are a good truck despite the interior. I'll tell you this much.....the current Tacoma X-Runner would in fact be my next truck if I bought one...because the looks are good, and the driving is just as good.
I owned a 3.9L V6 and a 4.7L V8 Dak.....and let me tell you something....the V6 sucked for acceleration and power....and the V8 was a great truck...and I test drove an 05 Dak....and I was disappointed...it felt slower then my 01 Dak......
ORIGINAL: MidnightBlueNeon
I don't think he brain washed and neither am I...
ORIGINAL: QuickSilver05
Those V-6s may have a slight edge on HP, but they fall short in the torque department, and that's what you need most in a truck. I agree, the Dak has the largest towing and hauling capacities of any truck in it's class, and has more grunt. What's not to like?
This sums it up right here... I agree... more torque=good...
We aren't talking about it being "bigger". we are saying it out tows and hauls all the others... using the torque from the V8...
The Dak is also a more heavier/beefier truck...
This is gonna sound bad Chase....but you sound like a Mustang GT driver talking about an SRT-4 right there......because bigger doesnt always mean better....nor does it always mean you should be able to do this or do that.... I mean look at the stats on an SRT-4 and then compare it to the GT.....the GT should be walking the SRT-4....but it doesnt.....and the same applies here....
The bottom line that I think most of you are missing....is that the V8 in the Dakota is underpowered for being a V8....there isnt any reason a V6 engined truck should be performing at a similar level to our V8's....in fact....if you look at the H.O. 4.7L V8....the numbers are insulting...would it have killed them to produce maybe a 280hp engine?
2006 Tacoma
4.0-liter DOHC EFI V6 with VVT-i
236 hp @ 5200 rpm
266 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
2006 Dakota
4.7-liter Magnum® V8 engine produces 230 horsepower at 4,400 RPM and 290 pounds-feet of torque at 3,600 RPM.
4.7-liter V8 high-output engine makes 260 horsepower at 5,200 RPM and 310 pounds-feet of torque at 3,500 RPM
How is a V8 only producing a whopping 24 more hp at the same RPMs??? And yeah torque's all the latest rage....but really 44ftlbs is not that huge a gap....and the Tacoma comes with a 4.10 gearing standard on the 4x4....
And honestly, if you really, really needed to haul alot of crap....why in the f*** would you buy a midsize truck that's almost as heavy as a fullsize truck and gets the same frikkin gas mileage as a fullsize? I got my Dakotas because I liked the size and I liked the look....and they did what I needed them to do......but if I had done my homework and could have bought an X-Runner...I would have...
It's time for the Dakota to get the Hemi...
ViperGTS
01-30-2006, 02:52 PM
DevilsReject is providing a strong arguemebnt and I agree that the Tacoma is the obvious better choice compared to the V8 Dakota.
-Matt-
2coff
01-30-2006, 03:29 PM
I went back and forth on the Tocoma Vs. Dakota. I found owners complaned alot about the Tocama gas milage in real life it's less then 13 mpg and that 92 octane. And I haven't read a Mag yet thats liked the frame on the Tocoma when it come's to haling and towing. Plus the Tocoma has a plastic bed WTF.
DevilsReject
01-30-2006, 03:56 PM
ORIGINAL: 2coff
I went back and forth on the Tocoma Vs. Dakota. I found owners complaned alot about the Tocama gas milage in real life it's less then 13 mpg and that 92 octane. And I haven't read a Mag yet thats liked the frame on the Tocoma when it come's to haling and towing. Plus the Tocoma has a plastic bed WTF.
Lots of people grumbling about the mpg's on the Daks too...and how you drive and take care of your vehicle will directly affect it.....and if you base your opinions on magazine's.....well...sorry...but that's just stupid...and i would like to think you dont
2coff
01-30-2006, 04:53 PM
I don't relly on mag's alot but when 4 or 5 mention the frame twisting under stress and the fact it's a Toyota and the mag's alway show bias towards them I felt it could be trusted. I also forgot to mention that the Tocoma with the same options was about 2 to 3 grand more then my truck.
blabla123
01-31-2006, 07:41 PM
Was wondering if you know anything about the Daytona Rams?
I know for 2005 they made them in go Mango and silver. What about 2006? Are they going to have one and is it Red?
thanks for any light you maybe be able to shed
Kingelvis
02-02-2006, 07:17 PM
This reminded me of the '77 "The night belongs to Charger" ad campaign.
dieselram
02-07-2006, 12:58 AM
This should be called the presidential package, my girl thought it was a secret service truck when I showed her the picture.
angelmav
02-08-2006, 02:02 PM
I like the package myself but when I went on the dodge site to build a dakota it never came up as an option. I looked for it on all models too? Wonder what the adde cost will be?
Bythe way Quicksilver your team got hosed!
SHAPman
02-08-2006, 04:35 PM
Your right its not there on the dak for some reason. Its a $950 option on the ram. Yeah because these won't be a hot stolen item.[&:]
MG42pillbox
04-07-2006, 10:17 PM
ORIGINAL: ViperGTS
DevilsReject is providing a strong arguemebnt and I agree that the Tacoma is the obvious better choice compared to the V8 Dakota.
-Matt-
Both of you must research engine dynamics, the V8 gets its power much easier than the V6. The V8 has less compression and less cam lift & duration. The 4.7 Produces almost 50 more lbs of torque 500 RPMs sooner. Its not just Horse power, its the ability to make torque applicable. When it comes to trucks, and towing the Tacoma isnt even close to the Dakota, we set up a 4 door Dakota Truck up against a 4.7L V8 Tundra. The 4.7 in the tundra is rated better at Horse Power, and in torque, but the 4 Door Dakota with a Normal regular output 4.7 had no problem pulling the Tundra straight back in the Tug a truck competition. The dakotas’ structure, safty cage, tongue weight capability, and stability while under loads are far superior to both current Tacos and Tundra’s, and will be until 2007 when Tundra is no longer the size of a Dakota.
Currently the harder the job, the bigger the advantage is for the Dakota period.
Midnight
04-08-2006, 01:43 AM
ORIGINAL: MG42pillbox
When it comes to trucks, and towing the Tacoma isnt even close to the Dakota
4.7 V8 Dakota = best in class towing...:D
SHAPman
04-08-2006, 03:57 AM
Just so you guys are aware, we are building a ton of night runners (dakotas) right now. So you should be seeing them at dealers real soon!
Joe
nsyncfanatic03
04-09-2006, 02:14 PM
i saw one at the dodge dealer down the street from me its really sweet lookin truck!
whoosh
04-09-2006, 05:16 PM
Looks tight from the pictures to me! :D
dakotaquadsport
04-12-2006, 09:01 AM
ORIGINAL: SinCity R/T
ORIGINAL: MidnightBlueNeon
I really don't see why people keep complaining about the truck with the biggest engine of all small/mid-size trucks... Besides, I don't think "clean_sx" was speaking of a Dakota...
Why would Nissan or Toyota need to put a V8 in their truck when their V6 trucks have MORE horsepower, LESS weight, and BETTER fuel economy?
Am I the only person who has noticed that every single magazine review of mid-sized trucks has bashed the Dodge Dakota for feeling lethargic, underpowered, "this is a V8?", etc? Is anyone else completely unimpressed that the 4.7L V8 is only -25hp- more than the 3.7L V6? This engine was a massive step in the wrong direction from the old 250hp/345tq 5.9L V8.
The HEMI won't go in the Dakota. Chrysler wants to keep it as the "big and mighty" motor for the Ram only. The 4.7L was not a move from the 5.9L nor was it a replacement. If you recall correctly around 00-01 Dakotas were able to have the 3.9L, 4.7L, and 5.9L. The LA engines were then since dropped and leaves you with the 4.7 and 3.7L for 05 and up. As far as weight, yes Dakotas have always been heavy, and thirsty even with the allmighty 5.9. Should Chrysler relook at their smaller V-8? Of course. I say min would be 300 horse for the 4.7L and 400 horse for the 5.7L.
The "Night Runner" package looks best on the Ram, BTW.
06 night runner
08-16-2007, 05:34 PM
the night runner 1500package is maybe for appearance but in that idea alone there is not five just like it parked in every walmart u go to as was the case with my 04 patiot blue before the swap. i was told by my dealer there are only three in louisiana that he could find,idont know how many were made but you dont seemuch of them around and thats a big +
workingspy
08-20-2007, 10:28 AM
This is for all the people looking for SRT-10 rims without the s&%t talkers or replica pedels trying to rip you off.
I am happy as hell with my 22" SRT-10 rims and my Perelli tires, but I sure as hell would have gone with these (SRT-10 Night Runner wheels and tires)if they were around or if I had any patience. Even though the tires arn'tas goodthis deal is HOT, knowhere can you get a pair of 22x10" rims with tire for that price not to mention that the quality is very high better then most rims you see. Oh yah remember they are made to ride on a 500bhp Viper truck so I think anything you do to your truck wont be limited performance wise by theses babies. I hope someone buys and enjoys these.