1998 Dodge Ram Van 3500 Review (continued)
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Summary

This four-door Ram is so terrifically easy to use for a group of four or five people that it may lead the other three truck brands to offer four-door body styles in the very near future.

With the new dashboard, the new powertrain and body combinations for 1998, and all the basic goodness and style of the Ram, Dodge has an excellent package here.

There's plenty of room for family hauling, plenty of ground clearance for off-roading, plenty of power, and plenty of style for just cruising around town or going to the beach.

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:
Engines:	5.2-liter ohv V8
Transmissions:	5-speed manual
Saftey Equipment (standard):	Dual airbags
Saftey Equipment (optional):
Basic Warranty:	3 years/50,000 miles
Assembled In:	Fenton, MO

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	1500 4X4 Quad Cab Sport
Standard Equipment:	Power steering, power brakes, tinted glass, AM/FM/cassette stereo
Options As Tested (MSRP):	(23G) (SLT decor, air conditioning, power windows, power locks, cruise control, power mirrors, tilt steering wheel, forged alloy wheels), Sport package, heavy duty service group, light group, travel convenience group, trailer tow group, anti-spin differential, 4-wheel ABS, radio upgrade, bedliner, sliding rear window
Destination Charge:
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	28885
Layout:
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	295 @ 4000
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	425 @ 2800
Transmission:	5-speed manual
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	13/18
Wheelbase:	139
Length/width/height:	214.8/71.5/68.1
Track, f/r:	68.5/66.9
Turning circle:	46.7
Seating capacity:	6
Head/hip/leg room, f:	40.2/65.6/41.0
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:
Cargo volume:	70.0
Payload:
Towing capacity:	4900
Suspension, f:	Independent
Suspension, r:	Live axle
Ground clearance:
Curb weight:	5328
Tires:	P265/75R16
Brakes, f/r:	disc/drum
Fuel capacity:	26.0