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| Engine |
Next-Generation
3.7-Liter Magnum®, SOHC 12-Valve SMPI V-6
|
Next-Generation
4.7-Liter Magnum®, SOHC 12-Valve SMPI V-8
|
5.9-Liter Magnum®,
OHV SMPI V-8
|
| Availability |
Std. — 2WD Regular Cab
|
Std.– All Quad Cabs™ and 4WD regular
cabs
|
Opt. — All
|
| Type and Description |
90-degree V-6, liquid cooled with balance shaft
|
90-degree V-8, liquid cooled
|
Eight cylinders, 90° V-type, liquid cooled,
light duty
|
| Displacement |
226 cu. in. (3701 cu. cm)
|
287 cu. in. (4701 cu. cm)
|
360 cu. in. (5895 cu. cm)
|
| Bore x Stroke |
3.66 x 3.57 (93.0 x 90.8)
|
3.66 x 3.40 (93.0 x 86.5)
|
4.00 x 3.58 (101.6 x 90.9)
|
| Valve System |
Chain-driven SOHC, 12 valves, hydraulic end-pivot
roller rockers
|
Chain-driven SOHC, 16 valves,
hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
|
OHV, 16 valves, roller followers, hydraulic lifters
|
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
|
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
|
Sequential, multi-port, electronic
|
| Construction |
Cast-iron block and bedplate, aluminum alloy heads,
balance shaft
|
Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy heads
|
Cast-iron block and heads
|
| Compression Ratio |
9.1:1
|
9.3:1
|
8.9:1
|
| Power (SAE net) |
215 bhp (160 kW) @ 5200 rpm ( 58.1 bhp/L)
|
240 bhp (179 kW) @ 4800 rpm (51.0 bhp/L)(a)
|
245 bhp (183 kW) @ 4000 rpm, (39.0 bhp/L)
|
| Torque (SAE net) |
235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) @ 4000 rpm
|
300 lb.-ft. (407 N•m) @ 3200 rpm
|
335 lb.-ft. (454 N•m) @ 3200 rpm
|
| Max. Engine Speed |
6000 rpm (electronically limited)
|
6000 rpm (electronically limited)
|
5250 rpm
|
| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2
|
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2
|
Unleaded regular, 87 octane R+M/2
|
| Oil Capacity |
5.0 qt. (4.7L) SAE 5W/30
|
6 qt. (5.7L)
|
5 qt. (4.7L)
|
| Emission Controls |
Three-way catalytic converter and internal engine
features(a)
|
Three-way catalytic converter and internal engine
features(a)
|
Three-way catalytic converter, heated oxygen sensors
and internal engine features(a)
|
|
Three, three-way catalytic converters and internal
engine features(b)(c)
|
| Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy) |
Manual: 15/21
|
2WD man.: 14/19
|
2WD: 12/18
|
|
4WD auto: 14/19
|
|
Automatic: 15/20
|
4WD man.: 13/18
|
4WD: 11/16
|
|
4WD auto: 13/17
|
(a) Meets Federal Tier
1 emission requirements in all states except California and Massachusetts.
(b) Meets ULEV (Ultra Low Emission Vehicle) requirements in California
and Massachusetts.
(c) Meets federal ULEV Clean Fuel Fleet (CFF) requirements in all
states except California and Massachusetts. |
| Electrical |
2003 Dodge Ram 1500
|
| Alternator |
136-amp
|
| Battery |
Group 65, low-maintenance, 600 CCA — standard
|
|
750 CCA — optional
|
| Transmission |
NV3500 - Manual,
5-Speed Overdrive
|
45RFE - Automatic, Multi-Speed
Overdrive
|
46RE - Automatic,
4-Speed Overdrive
|
| Availability |
Std. — All with 3.7- and 4.7-liter engines
|
Opt. — All with 3.7- and 4.7-liter engines
|
Std. — All with 5.9-liter engine
|
| Description |
Synchronized in all gears
|
Three planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch,
full electronic control, electronically controlled converter clutch
|
Hydraulic control, electronically controlled governor,
overdrive lockout and converter clutch
|
| Gear Ratios |
| 1st |
4.04
|
3.0
|
2.45
|
| 2nd |
2.33
|
1.67 — upshift
|
1.45
|
|
1.50 — kick-down
|
| 3rd |
1.39
|
1.00
|
1.00
|
| 4th |
1.00
|
0.75
|
0.69
|
| 5th |
0.73
|
-
|
-
|
| Reverse |
3.55
|
3.0
|
2.20
|
| Overall Top Gear |
2.59 w/3.55 axle
|
2.66 w/3.55 axle
|
2.45 w/3.55 axle
|
|
2.86 w/3.92 axle
|
2.94 w/3.92 axle
|
2.70 w/3.92 axle
|
| Transfer Case |
NV241/NV243 Gen. II Part-Time
|
| Availability |
NV241: Std. — All 4WD
|
|
NV243: — Opt. All 4WD, included with SLT
Plus Group and 5.9-liter engine
|
| Operating Modes |
2WD; 4WD High, Locked; Neutral; 4WD Low, Locked
|
| Shift Mechanism |
Manual — NV241, Electrical — NV243
|
| Low Range Ratio |
2.72
|
| Center Differential |
None
|
| Exterior
Dimensions and Capacities |
| Model |
Quad Cab 2-Wheel Drive
|
Quad
Cab 4-Wheel Drive |
| Box Length, ft. (nominal) |
6.3
|
8
|
6.3
|
8
|
| Wheelbase |
140.5
|
160.5
|
140.5
|
160.5
|
| Track |
Front |
68
|
68
|
68
|
68
|
| Rear |
67.4
|
67.4
|
67.4
|
67.4
|
| Overall Length |
227.7
|
249.7
|
227.7
|
249.7
|
| Overall Width |
79.9
|
79.9
|
79.9
|
79.9
|
| Overall Height |
74.7
|
74.5
|
76.6
|
76.4
|
| Tailgate Load Height |
33.7
|
33.6
|
35.1
|
35
|
| Ground Clearance |
Front axle |
8.3
|
8.3
|
9.5
|
9.2
|
| Rear axle |
8.1
|
8.1
|
8
|
8
|
| Approach Angle |
16.5°
|
16.7
|
20.1°
|
20.2°
|
| Ramp Breakover Angle |
21.1°
|
19.8°
|
17.8°
|
15.7°
|
| Departure Angle |
25°
|
23.9°
|
26.7°
|
25.5°
|
| Frontal Area |
34.6 sq. ft.
|
34.6 sq. ft.
|
34.9 sq. ft.
|
34.9 sq. ft.
|
| Drag Coefficient |
—
|
—
|
0.528
|
—
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
26 gal. (98L)
|
35 gal. (132L)
|
26 gal. (98L)
|
35 gal. (132L)
|
| Model |
Regular Cab 2-Wheel Drive
|
Regular Cab 4-Wheel Drive
|
| Box Length, ft. (nominal) |
6.3
|
8
|
6.3
|
8
|
| Wheelbase |
120.5
|
140.5
|
120.5
|
140.5
|
| Track |
Front |
68
|
68
|
68
|
68
|
| Rear |
67.4
|
67.4
|
67.4
|
67.4
|
| Overall Length |
207.7
|
229.7
|
207.7
|
229.7
|
| Overall Width |
79.9
|
79.9
|
79.9
|
79.9
|
| Overall Height |
74.4
|
74.1
|
76.6
|
76
|
| Tailgate Load Height |
34
|
33.8
|
35.3
|
35.1
|
| Ground Clearance |
Front axle |
8.3
|
8.3
|
9.1
|
9.2
|
| Rear axle |
8.1
|
8
|
8
|
8
|
| Approach Angle |
16.3
|
16.5
|
20
|
20.1
|
| Ramp Breakover Angle |
23.1
|
21.1
|
21.5
|
17.8
|
| Departure Angle |
25.2
|
24.1
|
26.9
|
25.7
|
| Frontal Area |
34.6 sq. ft.
|
34.6 sq. ft.
|
34.9 sq. ft.
|
34.9 sq. ft.
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
26 gal. (98L)
|
35 gal. (132L)
|
26 gal. (98L)
|
35 gal. (132L)
|
| Cargo Box |
6.3' Box |
8' Box |
| SAE Volume |
57.7 cu. ft. (1.63 cu. m)
|
73.9 cu. ft. (2.09 cu. m)
|
| Length At Floor, Tailgate Closed |
75.9 (1928)
|
97.9 (2486)
|
| Cargo Width |
66.4 (1687)
|
66.4 (1687)
|
| Distance Between Wheelhouses |
51.0 (1295)
|
51.0 (1295)
|
| Depth |
20.2 (512)
|
20.2 (512)
|
| Tailgate Opening Width |
63.5 (1612)
|
63.5 (1612)
|
| Accommodations |
Regular Cab |
Quad Cab |
| Seating Capacity, F/R |
3/-
|
3/3
|
| Head room |
Front |
40.9 (1040)
|
40. 8(1037)
|
| Rear |
-
|
|
| Leg room |
Front |
41.0 (1041)
|
41.0 (1041)
|
| Rear |
-
|
|
| Shoulder room |
Front |
67.0 (1702)
|
67.0 (1702)
|
| Rear |
-
|
|
| Hip room |
Front |
65.1 (1653)
|
65.1 (1653)
|
| Rear |
-
|
|
| Seat Travel |
Front |
9.0 (229)
|
9.0 (229)
|
| Recliner range |
Front |
45°
|
45°
|
| Hip room |
Rear |
-
|
64.6 (1640)
|
| Knee clearance |
Rear |
-
|
1.1 (28)
|
| Interior Volume |
Front |
65.06 cu. ft.
|
64.92 cu. ft.
|
| Rear |
-
|
56.18 cu. ft.
|
| Body & Chassis |
2WD |
4WD
|
| Layout |
Longitudinal, front engine; Hotchkiss drive
|
Longitudinal, front engine;
Hotchkiss drive, transfer case
|
| Construction |
Ladder-type frame,steel cab, double-wall steel
pickup box
|
Ladder-type frame,steel cab, double-wall steel
pickup box
|
| Suspension |
2WD
|
4WD |
| Front |
Upper and lower “A” arms, coil springs,
gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
|
Upper and lower “A” arms, torsion bars,
gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
|
| Rear |
Live axle, longitudinal leaf springs, gas-charged
shock absorbers
|
Live axle, longitudinal leaf springs, gas-charged
shock absorbers
|
| Steering
- Quad Cab Pickup |
| Model |
Two-Wheel Drive
|
Four-Wheel Drive
|
| Box Length, ft. |
6.3
|
8
|
6.3
|
8
|
| Wheelbase |
140.5
|
160.5
|
140.5
|
160.5
|
| Overall Ratio |
14.1:1
|
13.3:1
|
14.1:1
|
13.3:1
|
| Steering Wheel Turns (lock-to-lock) |
2.75
|
2.6
|
2.75
|
2.6
|
| Turning Diameter (a) |
45.7 ft. (13.9 m)
|
52.0 ft. (15.85 m)
|
46.0 ft. (14.02 m)
|
52.5 ft. (16.00 m)
|
|
Steering - Regular Cab
Pickup
|
| Model |
Two-Wheel Drive
|
Four-Wheel Drive
|
| Box Length, ft. |
6.3
|
8
|
6.3
|
8
|
| Wheelbase |
120.5
|
140.5
|
120.5
|
140.5
|
| Overall Ratio |
15.4:1
|
14.1:1
|
15.4:1
|
14.1:1
|
| Steering Wheel Turns (lock-to-lock) |
3.0
|
2.75
|
3.0
|
2.75
|
| Turning Diameter |
39.3 ft. (11.97 m)
|
45.7 ft. (13.9 m)
|
39.6 ft. (12.07 m)
|
46.0 ft. (14.02 m)
|
|
Turning diameter is measured at the outside of the tires at curb height.
Turning diameters and steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock may differ
with optional tires and wheels. |
| Brakes |
Dodge Ram 1500
|
| Front |
Size and Type |
13.2 x 1.1 (336 x 28) vented disc with 2.13 (54)
two-piston pin-slider caliper (a)
|
| Swept Area |
292 sq. in. (1884 sq. cm)
|
| Rear |
Size and Type |
3.8 x 0.87 (352 x 22) disc with 2.13 (54) single-piston
pin-slider caliper and ABS
|
| Swept Area |
274 sq. in. (1768 sq. cm)
|
| Power Assist Type |
Dual-rate, tandem diaphragm vacuum
|
| (a) Also available w/ABS |
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