1992 Dodge Power Ram W250 Cummins Turbo Diesel Club Cab

Description

Diesel World magazine wrote, “The Cummins/Dodge collaboration fired up the light truck diesel revolution and this truck is where it started.” The Cummins diesel powered 1992 Dodge W250 is part of the revered first-generation Dodge Ram trucks (1989–1993) that revolutionized the diesel pickup market. Powered by the legendary 5.9-liter 12-valve Cummins inline-six engine—known as the 6BT—this truck delivered 160 horsepower and a class-leading 400 lb-ft of torque at just 1,700 RPM. Originally designed for industrial and agricultural use, the engine was renowned for its durability, simplicity, and ease of maintenance. 

By 1992, the W250 (the 4WD version of the 3/4-ton Ram) featured key upgrades, including the addition of an air-to-air intercooler, which improved engine efficiency and performance by cooling the turbocharged air before it entered the engine. This model year also saw the availability of the Club Cab configuration, offering more interior space. 

The Cummins-powered W250 stood out in a market dominated by naturally aspirated diesels from Ford and GM. Its turbocharged, direct-injection setup gave it superior towing and fuel economy, making it a favorite among work truck enthusiasts. Today, the 1992 W250 is celebrated for its ruggedness, mechanical simplicity, and the iconic status of its Cummins engine.  

Highlights 

• Three owner W250 Cummins Turbo Diesel Club Cab 

• 5.9-liter 12-valve Cummins 6BT inline-six turbo diesel engine with: 

• Direct injection with Bosch VE rotary injection pump 

• Holset fixed geometry turbo 

• Air-to-air intercooler 

• Five-speed Getrag G360 manual transmission 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Gear Vendors overdrive unit 

• Banks Air Induction with Turbo Cooling Switches & Pressure Gauges 

• Four-wheel-drive with 3.54 Dana 60 front and Dana 70 rear axles 

• Firestone Transforce HT tires on American Racing aluminum wheels 

• Upscale LE trim package includes: 

• Power windows  

• Power locks  

• Power mirrors  

• Air conditioning  

• AM/FM/Cassette stereo 

Known Imperfections 

• Crack in the front grill trim under the Ram logo 

Included 

• Matching fiberglass cap 

Ownership History 

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this three owner 1992 Dodge Power Ram W250 Cummins Turbo Diesel LE Club Cab in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. The consignor states, “The has always being garage kept. The truck drives great cruising easily at 75+ mph.”

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: William Cooper   Phone: 469.463.4542   email: wcooper@hagerty.com