The W100 was a variant of the 1st Gen Dodge Ram that was introduced for the 1981 model year. The W signified four wheel drive and was accompanied by a Power Ram badge. The W100 was a half-ton truck available with a variety of six-cylinder and V8 powerplants, as well as manual or automatic transmission options. Production of the 1st Gen Dodge W100 ended in 1993, with the introduction of the 2nd Gen Dodge Ram.