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Summary
Potent as it may be, a Ram pickup with a V10 engine doesn’t make sense unless you’ve got a lot of heavy-duty work for it to do. It’s available only in the Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks, which aren’t as well-suited to all-around use as Dodge’s basic 1500 series.However, Dodge also offers two very good V8 engines, as well as a 5.9-liter 60cylinder turbodiesel and the standard 3.9-liter V6 - plenty of engine choices and plenty of power. One cautionary note: Response to the new Ram trucks has been exceptionally strong, and factory output lags demand by many thousands of units. If you special-order your truck, be prepared to wait several months. A better bet is to see what local dealers have in stock and find the Ram that most closely suits your needs. Even if you have to compromise a bit, we bet you’ll love it.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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5-speed manual overdrive
Optional: 4-speed automatic overdrive |
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Engines:
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3.9-liter V6 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed manual overdrive |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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36 months/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Warren, Michigan; Lago Alberto, Mexico; Saltillo, Mexico |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Standard Equipment:
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Destination Charge:
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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17125 |
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Layout:
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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170 @ 4400 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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230 @ 3200 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed manual overdrive |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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17 / 21 |
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Wheelbase:
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118.7 (Optional: 134.7 in.) |
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Length/width/height:
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204.1 (Optional: 224.1 in.) / 79.4 (Optional: 93.5 in.) / 71.9 (Optional: 72.1/73.0 in.) |
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Track, f/r:
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66.9 / 66.9 |
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Turning circle:
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Upper & lower A-arms, coil springs, tubular shock absorbers, stabilizer bar / Live axle, longitudinal leaf springs, gas-charged shock absorbers |
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Seating capacity:
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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40.2 / 65.6 / 41.0 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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Cargo volume:
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Payload:
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1,977 |
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Towing capacity:
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3200 |
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Suspension, f:
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Suspension, r:
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Ground clearance:
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7.7 |
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Curb weight:
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4033 |
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Tires:
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Brakes, f/r:
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11.6-in. disc/11.0-in. drums |
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Fuel capacity:
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26.0 |
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