Summary & Specs
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Buying a truck obviously isn't a decision to take lightly. If you're coming from a
car, you need to weigh carefully all the pros and cons of what you'll be giving up and
what you'll be getting. If you've owned other trucks, you'll know what to look for and
there's a very good chance you'll find a lot to like in the Dodge Ram.
The Ram offers an extensive range of engines (including the biggest available
anywhere), a very roomy interior and a host of innovative and useful features. Choose
the Club Cab edition, and you also get one of the nicest back seats for your
passengers.
And with any version of the Ram, you'll be driving the most aggressive pickup truck
styling on the road.
For many buyers, this is as close as you'll ever come to owning a Peterbilt.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Pickups |
| Editor |
Don Fuller |
| Model Lineup |
|
| Engines (standard) |
3.9-liter ohv V6 |
| Engines (optional) |
220-hp 5.2-liter ohv V8, 230-hp 5.9-liter ohv V8, 300-hp 8.0-liter ohv V10, 180-hp 5.9-liter 6-cyl. turbodiesel, 215-hp 5.9-liter 6-cyl. Turbodiesel |
| Transmissions (standard) |
5-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) |
4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
Rear ABS, driver's airbag |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Dodge City, MI; St. Louis, MO; Mexico |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-4A-DODGE |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.4adodge.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$13,866 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
1500 Club Cab Sport |
| Standard Equipment |
AM/FM radio, tinted glass, removable tailgate, intermittent wipers |
| Destination Charge |
|
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
4-wheel ABS, air conditioning, AM/FM/CD/cassette sound system, power driver's seat, power windows, power locks, cruise control, tachometer, tilt steering wheel, illuminated vanity mirrors, chrome wheels, fog lamps, Sport Appearance Package, trailer towing package, limited slip differential |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
|
| Price as Tested |
$23,298 |
| Layout |
|
| Horse Power |
170 @ 4400 |
| Torque |
230 @ 3200 |
| Fuel Economy |
14/19 |
| Wheelbase |
118.7 |
| Length/Width/Height |
204.1/79.4/71.4 |
| Track Front/Rear |
66.9/66.9 |
| Turning Radius |
46.3 |
| Seating Capacity |
2/3; 5 (Club Cab) |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
40.2/65.6/41.0 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
|
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.4/66.8/31.6 in. (Club Cab) |
| Trunk Volume |
|
| Payload |
2,001 |
| Towing Capacity |
3500; (as tested 4600) |
| Front Suspension |
Independent (Live axle - 4WD) |
| Rear Suspension |
Live axle |
| Ground Clearance |
7.6 |
| Curb Weight |
4009 |
| Stock Tires |
P255/75R-16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/drum |
| Fuel Capacity |
26.0 |