Dodge Ram Van B1500 5.9L V8 SWB 2000

[PikachuRacer11]

The Dodge Ram Van B1500 is the entry-level model for the line of Dodge full-size vans.

Powered by the 5.9-liter "Magnum" V8, this van was intended to be a workhorse in North America. However in Japan, these vans are lowered and given more power for use in an entry-level grassroots racing event called the D-Van GP (a one-make series exclusive to street-legal Dodge Ram vans). The tuning name for these tuned vans is called "Youga Base".

Though this may be a bit slow for those who prefer supercars and sports cars, this van has potential to be a serious heavyweight tuner for under-500pp racing. Would also be fun to recreate the D-Van GP on the various Japanese tracks on GT.

Example of "Youga Base" Dodge Ram Vans in Japan.

Specifications
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Country: USA
Weight: 4184lbs (1897kg)
Length: 192.6in (4892.0mm)
Width: 78.8in (2001.5mm)
Height: 80.7in (2049.7mm)
Wheelbase: 109.4in (2778.7mm)

Drivetrain: Front Engine - Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission: 4-speed Automatic
Engine: 5.9-liter "Magnum" OHV SFI V8
Power: 245hp (182kW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 335lb-ft (454Nm) @ 3200 RPM

0-60mph in 8.3 seconds
Top Speed (estimated): around 110mph

Updated: The dimensions for the van originally on this post were from the Long Wheelbase (LWB) Model, I adjusted it to provide the actual Short Wheelbase (SWB) dimensions.

 

[CORRUPTEDDISC]

Sure, why not. The GMC Vandura is a hoot on Forza, and GT definitely needs some van(s) action...

 

[JKgo]

.........These are popular in Japan?? Really? Do they even have roads wide enough for 'em, let alone parking spaces?
Obviously loving it. Now we need to have a full-fledged livery editor to go with it - so I can create a replica of that non-descript "listening-in" vans used by NSA...

 

[NorthernLight]

Sure, why not. The GMC Vandura is a hoot on Forza, and GT definitely needs some van(s) action...

The main reason for GMC Vandura being in Forza is

 

[Harsk100]

Nice van. 👍

 

[CORRUPTEDDISC]

The main reason for GMC Vandura being in Forza is

I don't doubt it, I was just saying that its fun to use.

 

[NorthernLight]

I don't doubt it, I was just saying that its fun to use.

It sure is! Vans would be an interesting addition to GT, there are quite a few that are pretty well known and loved (like these two or the 1968 Chevrolet Sportvan 108 aka The Mystery Machine) Heck, we even have one already - Volkswagen Sambabus.

 

[Pootis]

.........These are popular in Japan?? Really? Do they even have roads wide enough for 'em, let alone parking spaces?
Obviously loving it. Now we need to have a full-fledged livery editor to go with it - so I can create a replica of that non-descript "listening-in" vans used by NSA...

For a while I thought that American cars couldn't be imported to Japan because they would be too big.