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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 - Specs
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| Engine |
Next-Generation
3.7-Liter, SOHC, 12-Valve SMPI V-6 Magnum®
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Next-Generation
4.7-Liter Magnum®, SOHC, 16-Valve SMPI V-8 |
5.7-Liter
HEMI® Magnum® 16-Valve V-8 |
| Availability |
Std. — 2WD Regular and Quad
Cab
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Std. — All Quad Cabs™
and 4WD regular cabs
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Optional
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| Type and Description |
90-degree V-6, liquid-cooled with
balance shaft
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90-degree V-8, liquid cooled
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Eight cylinders, 90° V-type,
liquid-cooled
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| Displacement |
226 cu. in. (3701 cu. cm)
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287 cu. in. (4701 cu. cm)
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345 cu. in. (5654 cu. cm)
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| Bore x Stroke |
3.66 x 3.57 (93.0 x 90.8)
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3.66 x 3.40 (93.0 x 86.5)
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3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9)
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| Valve System |
Chain-driven SOHC, 12 valves,
hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
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Chain-driven SOHC, 16 valves,
hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
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Pushrod-operated overhead valves,
16 valves, hydraulic lifters with roller followers
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| Fuel Injection |
Sequential, multi-port, electronic,
returnless
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Sequential, multi-port, electronic,
returnless
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Sequential, multi-port, electronic,
returnless
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| Construction |
Cast-iron block and bedplate,
aluminum alloy heads, balance shaft
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Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy
heads
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Deep-skirt cast-iron block with
cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum
alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
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| Compression Ratio |
9.1:1
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9.3:1
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9.6:1
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| Power (SAE net) |
215 bhp (160 kW) @ 5200 rpm (58.1
bhp/L)
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235 bhp (175 kW) @ 4800 rpm (50.0
bhp/L) estimated(b)
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345 bhp (257 kW) @ 5400 rpm, (61.0
bhp/L)
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| Torque (SAE net) |
235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) @ 4000
rpm
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300 lb.-ft. (407 N•m) @ 3200
rpm
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375 lb.-ft. (508 N•m) @ 4200
rpm
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| Max. Engine Speed |
6000 rpm (electronically limited)
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6000 rpm (electronically limited)
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5800 rpm
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| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R
+ M)/2
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Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R
+ M)/2(e)
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Unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane
(R+M)/2 — recommended
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Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
— acceptable
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| Oil Capacity |
5.0 qt. (4.7L) SAE 5W/30
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6 qt. (5.7L)
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7 qt. (6.6L)
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| Emission Controls |
Three-way catalytic converter
and internal engine features(a)
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Three-way catalytic converter
and internal engine features(c)
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Three-way catalytic converter
and internal engine features(a)
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Three, three-way catalytic converters
and internal engine features(b)(d)
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| Estimated EPA Fuel Economy
mpg (city/hwy) |
15/21—man. trans.
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2WD: 14/19 - man.
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2WD: 14/18
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2WD: 14/19 - auto.
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15/20 — auto. trans.
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4WD: 13/18 - man.
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4WD: 13/17
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4WD: 13/17 - auto.
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(a) Meets
Tier 1 requirements in all 50 states.
(b) Meets ULEV (Ultra Low Emission Vehicle) requirements
in California and Massachusetts.
(c) Meets Federal Tier 1 emission requirements in
all states except California and Massachusetts.
(d) Meets federal ULEV Clean Fuel Fleet (CFF) requirements
in all states except California and Massachusetts.
(e) Flexible fuel version available to fleet customers
NOTE: All dimensions measured at curb weight with
standard tires and wheels. |
| Electrical |
2003
Dodge Ram 1500
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| Alternator |
136-amp
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| Battery |
Group 65, low-maintenance, 600
CCA — standard
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700 CCA — optional
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| Transmission |
NV3500
- Manual,
5-Speed Overdrive
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45RFE
- Automatic, Multi-Speed Overdrive
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5-45RFE
— Automatic Five-Speed
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| Availability |
Std. — All with 3.7- and
4.7-liter engines
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Opt. — All with 3.7-liter
engines
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Opt. with 4.7-liter, Std. with
5.7-liter engines
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| Description |
Synchronized in all gears
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Three planetary gear sets, one
overrunning clutch, full electronic control,
electronically controlled converter clutch
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Three planetary gear sets, one
overrunning clutch,
full electronic control, electronically controlled
converter clutch
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| Gear Ratios |
| 1st |
4.04
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3.0
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3
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| 2nd |
2.33
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1.67 — upshift
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1.67 — upshift
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1.50 — kick-down
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1.50 — kick-down
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| 3rd |
1.39
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1.00
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1.00
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| 4th |
1.00
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0.75
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0.75
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| 5th |
0.73
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-
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0.67
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| Reverse |
3.55
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3.0
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2.20
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| Overall Top Gear |
2.59 w/3.55 axle
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2.66 w/3.55 axle
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2.38 with 3.55 axle
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2.86 w/3.92 axle
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2.94 w/3.92 axle
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2.63 with 3.92 axle
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| Transfer Case |
NV241/NV243
Gen. II Part-Time
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| Availability |
NV241: Std. — Part-time elect.
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NV243: — Opt. Elect. AWD
(full-time), included with SLT Plus Group
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| Operating Modes |
2WD; 4WD High, Locked; Neutral;
4WD Low, Locked
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| Shift Mechanism |
Manual — NV241, Electrical
— NV243
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| Low Range Ratio |
2.72
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| Center Differential |
None
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| Transfer Case |
Transfer
Case: NV244 Full-Time
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| Availability |
Optional with 4.7L and 5.7L engine
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| Shift Mechanism |
Electrical/electronic
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| Operating Modes |
Neutral; 4WD High, full-time;
4WD High, locked; 4WD Low, locked
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| Low Range Ratio |
2.72
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| Center Differential Type |
Planetary with lock
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| Torque Split, F/R |
48/52
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| Exterior
Dimensions and Capacities |
| Model |
Quad
Cab 2-Wheel Drive
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Quad
Cab 4-Wheel Drive |
| Box Length, ft. (nominal) |
6.3
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8
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6.3
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8
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| Wheelbase |
140.5
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160.5
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140.5
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160.5
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| Track |
Front |
68
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68
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68
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68
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| Rear |
67.4
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67.4
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67.4
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67.4
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| Overall Length |
227.7
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249.7
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227.7
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249.7
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| Overall Width |
79.9
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79.9
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79.9
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79.9
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| Overall Height |
74.7
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74.5
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76.6
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76.4
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| Tailgate Load Height |
33.7
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33.6
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35.1
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35
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| Ground Clearance |
Front axle |
8.3
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8.3
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9.5
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9.2
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| Rear axle |
8.1
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8.1
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8
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8
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| Approach Angle |
16.5°
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16.7°
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20.1°
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20.2°
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| Ramp Breakover Angle |
21.1°
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19.8°
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17.8°
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15.7°
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| Departure Angle |
25°
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23.9°
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26.7°
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25.5°
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| Frontal Area |
34.6 sq. ft.
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34.6 sq. ft.
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34.9 sq. ft.
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34.9 sq. ft.
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| Drag Coefficient |
—
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—
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0.528
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—
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| Fuel Tank Capacity |
26 gal. (98L)
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35 gal. (132L)
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26 gal. (98L)
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35 gal. (132L)
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| Optional (Quad only) |
34 gal. (128L)
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34 gal. (128L)
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| Model |
Regular
Cab 2-Wheel Drive
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Regular
Cab 4-Wheel Drive
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| Box Length, ft. (nominal) |
6.3
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8
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6.3
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8
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| Wheelbase |
120.5
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140.5
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120.5
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140.5
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| Track |
Front |
68
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68
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68
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68
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| Rear |
67.4
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67.4
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67.4
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67.4
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| Overall Length |
207.7
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229.7
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207.7
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229.7
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| Overall Width |
79.9
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79.9
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79.9
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79.9
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| Overall Height |
74.4
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74.1
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76.6
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76
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| Tailgate Load Height |
34
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33.8
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35.3
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35.1
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| Ground Clearance |
Front axle |
8.3
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8.3
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9.1
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9.2
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| Rear axle |
8.1
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8
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8
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8
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| Approach Angle |
16.3°
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16.5°
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20°
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20.1°
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| Ramp Breakover Angle |
23.1°
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21.1°
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21.5°
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17.8°
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| Departure Angle |
25.2°
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24.1°
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26.9°
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25.7°
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| Frontal Area |
34.6 sq. ft.
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34.6 sq. ft.
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34.9 sq. ft.
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34.9 sq. ft.
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| Fuel Tank Capacity |
26 gal. (98L)
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35 gal. (132L)
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26 gal. (98L)
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35 gal. (132L)
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| Cargo Box |
6.3'
Box |
8'
Box |
| SAE Volume |
57.7 cu. ft. (1.63 cu. m)
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73.9 cu. ft. (2.09 cu. m)
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| Length At Floor, Tailgate Closed |
75.9 (1928)
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97.9 (2486)
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| Cargo Width |
66.4 (1687)
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66.4 (1687)
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| Distance Between Wheelhouses |
51.0 (1295)
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51.0 (1295)
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| Depth |
20.2 (512)
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20.2 (512)
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| Tailgate Opening Width |
63.5 (1612)
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63.5 (1612)
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| Accommodations |
Regular
Cab |
Quad
Cab |
| Seating Capacity, F/R |
3/-
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3/3
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| Head room |
Front |
40.9 (1040)
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40. 8(1037)
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| Rear |
-
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40.0 (1015)
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| Leg room |
Front |
41.0 (1041)
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41.0 (1041)
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| Rear |
-
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36.4 (9251)
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| Shoulder room |
Front |
67.0 (1702)
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67.0 (1702)
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| Rear |
-
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66.7(1694)
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| Hip room |
Front |
65.1 (1653)
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65.1 (1653)
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| Rear |
-
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64.6 (1640)
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| Seat Travel |
Front |
9.0 (229)
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9.0 (229)
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| Recliner range |
Front |
45°
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45°
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| Knee clearance |
Rear |
-
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1.1 (28)
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| Interior Volume |
Front |
65.06 cu. ft.
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64.92 cu. ft.
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| Rear |
-
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56.18 cu. ft.
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| Body &
Chassis |
2WD |
4WD
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| Layout |
Longitudinal, front engine; Hotchkiss
drive
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Longitudinal, front engine;
Hotchkiss drive, transfer case
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| Construction |
Ladder-type frame,steel cab, double-wall
steel pickup box
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Ladder-type frame,steel cab, double-wall
steel pickup box
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| Suspension |
2WD
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4WD |
| Front |
Upper and lower “A”
arms, coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers,
stabilizer bar
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Upper and lower “A”
arms, torsion bars, gas-charged shock absorbers,
stabilizer bar
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| Rear |
Live axle, longitudinal leaf springs,
gas-charged shock absorbers
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Live axle, longitudinal leaf springs,
gas-charged shock absorbers
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| Steering
- Quad Cab Pickup |
| Model |
Two-Wheel
Drive
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Four-Wheel
Drive
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| Box Length, ft. |
6.3
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8
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6.3
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8
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| Wheelbase |
140.5
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160.5
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140.5
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160.5
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| Overall Ratio |
14.1:1
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13.3:1
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14.1:1
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13.3:1
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| Steering Wheel Turns (lock-to-lock) |
2.75
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2.6
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2.75
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2.6
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| Turning Diameter (a) |
45.7 ft. (13.9 m)
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52.0 ft. (15.85 m)
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46.0 ft. (14.02 m)
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52.5 ft. (16.00 m)
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Steering
- Regular Cab Pickup
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| Model |
Two-Wheel
Drive
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Four-Wheel
Drive
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| Box Length, ft. |
6.3
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8
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6.3
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8
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| Wheelbase |
120.5
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140.5
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120.5
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140.5
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| Overall Ratio |
15.4:1
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14.1:1
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15.4:1
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14.1:1
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| Steering Wheel Turns (lock-to-lock) |
3.0
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2.75
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3.0
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2.75
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| Turning Diameter |
39.3 ft. (11.97 m)
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45.7 ft. (13.9 m)
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39.6 ft. (12.07 m)
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46.0 ft. (14.02 m)
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| (a) 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
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| Front |
Size and Type |
13.2 x 1.1 (336 x 28) vented disc
with 2.13 (54) two-piston pin-slider caliper (a)
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| Swept Area |
292 sq. in. (1884 sq. cm)
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| Rear |
Size and Type |
13.8 x 0.87 (352 x 22) disc with
2.13 (54) single-piston pin-slider caliper and ABS
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| Swept Area |
274 sq. in. (1768 sq. cm)
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| Power Assist Type |
Dual-rate, tandem diaphragm vacuum
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| (a) Also available
w/ABS |
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