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Base Price TBA Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Curb Weight (lbs) 5769 City (MPG) TBD Hwy (MPG) TBD Horsepower 383@5600 Torque (lb-ft) 400@4000 Wheelbase 140.5 Length (in.) 231.0 Width (in.) 78.9 Height (in.) 73.3
Now that Chrysler 's Dodge brand has split off its truck division to create Ram Trucks, what was once the Dodge Ram 2500 is now a Ram 2500.
This very capable heavy duty full-size pickup truck comes with a choice of two very capable engines: a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 or 6.7-liter six-cylinder Cummins diesel.
The standard Hemi V8, which is paired exclusively with a six-speed automatic transmission, pumps out 383 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. The engine features the Multiple-Displacement System (MDS) which shuts off four cylinders under light load conditions to conserve fuel.
A 6.7-liter Cummins turbo diesel inline six-cylinder engine is also available. With a standard six-speed manual transmission, maximum output is 350 horsepower and 610 lb-ft of torque. Selecting the optional six-speed auto ups torque to a truly beastly 850 lb-ft.
The Ram 2500 maxes out with a 3,220-pound payload capacity on the regular cab 4x2 and a 13,400-pound towing capacity.
Customers can opt for two or four-wheel drive, as well as a regular cab, quad cab or the biggest mega cab.
The mega cab has a total 143.3 cubic feet and seating for up to six people. The rear seats can be folded up for a large flat load floor.
Regular and quad cabs can be equipped with either a 6.3-foot box or 8.2-foot cargo box, while the mega cab comes with only the longer 8.2-foot cargo box.
The mega cab offers 15 inches more length than an average quad cab, reclining rear seats, built-in trays and a large load floor with the rear seats folded down. Also available are a DVD entertainment system and power sunroof.
The 2500 comes in four available trim levels: ST, Big Horn/Lone Star, Outdoorsman and the top-of-the-line Laramie.
Improvements over the past 10 years have given this diesel engine 90-percent improved emissions, making it one of the cleanest burning diesels on the road.
Smoothing out the ride over even very rough terrain is a double-wishbone independent front suspension and Hotchkiss rear suspension with a solid rear axle and leaf-spring design.
Available features to make the Ram 's interior more comfortable and convenient include satellite radio, a navigation system, dual-zone climate control, power adjustable pedals, power sunroof and remote start.
Key Competitors
Besides the Ram 2500, the only other options in the 3/4 ton heavy-duty pickup segment are the Ford Super Duty F-250 and the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD / GMC Sierra 2500HD twins.-
- General
- Body Style: Pickup Truck
- Size: Fullsize
- Market Segment: Standard
- Weight: 5769 lbs
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- Exterior
- Length: 231.0 in.
- Width: 78.9 in.
- Height: 73.3 in.
- Wheelbase: 140.5 in.
- Ground Clearance: 7.4 in.
- Front Track: 68.6 in.
- Rear Track: 68.2 in.
- Weight Distribution: TBD
- Drag Coefficient: TBD
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- Interior - General
- Seats: 3
- Passenger Volume: 63.0 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume: 57.5 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): N/A
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- Interior - Front Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 41.0 in.
- Head Room: 40.3 in.
- Shoulder Room: 66.0 in.
- Hip Room: 62.9 in.
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- Propulsion
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Engine Type: 5.7L V8
- Power: 383 hp @ 5600 rpm
- Torque: 400 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
- Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic
- Highway Fuel Economy: TBD
- City Fuel Economy: TBD
- Forced Induction: None
- Direct Injection: No
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- Chassis
- Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
- Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension: Solid Axle
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- Wheels
- Front: 17" Steel
- Front Tires: LT245/70R17E BSW
- Rear: 17" Steel
- Rear Tires: LT245/70R17E BSW
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- Trailering & Hauling
- Trailer Weight: 9100 lbs
- Payload: 3030
- Tongue Weight: TBD
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