1998 Dodge Ram 2500

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1998 Dodge Ram 2500

Kelley Blue Book Retail $2,250–$4,075  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: Laramie SLT 4x2 Club Cab 138.7 in. WB

Engines

245-hp, 5.9-liter V-8 (regular gas)  
300-hp, 8.0-liter V-10 (regular gas)  
215-hp, 5.9-liter I-6 (diesel)  
235-hp, 5.9-liter I-6 (diesel)  

Transmissions

5-speed manual w/OD  
4-speed automatic w/OD  
6-speed manual w/OD  

Powertrain

5.9 Engine liters  
Optional Engine liters: 8.0  
Optional Turbo/supercharged  
V-8 Cylinder configuration  
Optional Cylinder configuration: V-10  
Optional Cylinder configuration: I-6  
16 # of valves  
Optional # of valves: 20  
Optional # of valves: 24  
Standard Sequential multi-point fuel injection  
regular unleaded Recommended fuel  
Optional Recommended fuel: diesel  
Optional Engine oil cooler  
Optional Block heater  
Optional HD alternator  
Optional HD battery  
Standard Stainless steel exhaust  
5 speed Manual transmission  
Optional Automatic transmission: 4 speed  
Optional Manual transmission: 6 speed  
Standard Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  
Optional Transmission lock-up torque converter  
Optional Transmission oil cooler  
3.54 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 4.10  
Optional Limited slip differential  
34 gal. Fuel tank capacity
245-hp @ 4,000RPM Engine horsepower  
Optional Engine horsepower: 300-hp @ 4,000RPM  
Optional Engine horsepower: 215-hp @ 2,600RPM  
Optional Engine horsepower: 235-hp @ 2,500RPM  
345 lb.-ft. @ 3,200RPM Engine torque  
Optional Engine torque: 450 lb.-ft. @ 2,400RPM  
Optional Engine torque: 420 lb.-ft. @ 2,000RPM  
Optional Engine torque: 460 lb.-ft. @ 2,000RPM  
4.02" x 3.58" Engine bore x stroke  
Optional Engine bore x stroke: 4.00" x 3.88"  
Optional Engine bore x stroke: 4.02" x 4.72"  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

360 cu.in. Engine displacement  
.44 Drag coefficient  
4,983 lbs. Curb weight  
8,800 lbs. GVWR  
4,500 lbs. Front GAWR  
6,084 lbs. Rear GAWR  
9,100 lbs. Max trailer weight  
224.0" Exterior length  
79.3" Exterior body width  
72.9" Exterior height  
138.7" Wheelbase  
66.9" Front tread  
66.9" Rear tread  
25.8' Turning radius  
41.0" Front legroom  
31.6" Rear legroom  
40.2" Front headroom  
39.4" Rear headroom  
65.6" Front hiproom  
66.8" Rear hiproom  
66.0" Front shoulder room  
67.7" Rear shoulder room  
111.5 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
77.5" Exterior cargo length  
50.0" Exterior cargo width  
55.5 cu.ft. Exterior cargo volume  
48.6 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
48.6 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
48.6 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Front anti-roll bar  
Optional Rear anti-roll bar  
Standard Power steering  
Standard Speed-sensing steering  
Optional Chrome wheels  
245/75SR16.0 Front tires  
245/75SR16.0 Rear tires  
Optional All-terrain tires  
Optional Limited slip differential  

Body Exterior

2 Number of doors
Optional Power door mirrors  
Optional Heated door mirrors  
Optional Body-color or chrome door mirrors  
Standard Chrome bumpers  
Optional Body-colored bumpers  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Standard Front bumper rub strip  
Standard Rear bumper rub strip  
Optional Front licence plate bracket  
Optional Trailer hitch  
Optional Clearcoat/metallic paint  
Optional Bodyside moldings  
Standard Chrome grille  

Convenience Feature

Optional Air conditioning  
Optional Cruise control  
Optional Power windows  
Optional 1-touch down  
Optional Remote keyless entry  
Optional Tilt steering wheel  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Optional Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Optional Illuminated driver vanity mirror  
Optional Passenger vanity mirror  
Standard Front cupholder  
Optional Overhead console  
Optional Overhead console storage  
Optional Driver door bin  
Optional Passenger door bin  
Optional Illuminated glove box  
2 12V DC power outlet  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 6  
Standard Front bench seat  
Optional Power driver seat  
4 Number of driver seat adjustments  
Optional Number of driver seat adjustments: 8  
Standard Reclining driver seat  
Optional Height adjustable driver seat  
Standard Easy entry driver seat  
Standard Driver fore/aft adjustment  
4 Number of passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Reclining passenger seat  
Standard Easy entry passenger seat  
Standard Passenger fore/aft adjustment  
w/storage Front center armrest  
Standard Rear bench seat  
Optional Leather upholstery  
Optional Leatherette door panel trim  
Optional Cloth door panel trim  
Optional Carpet on lower door panel  
Standard Full headliner  
Optional Full carpet floor covering  
Optional Deluxe sound insulation  
Standard Cabback insulator  
Optional Leather steering wheel  
Optional Sport steering wheel  
Optional Floor mats  

Entertainment Features

Standard Radio  
Standard Seek-scan  
Standard Cassette  
Optional CD player  
Optional In-dash CD changer  
Optional Premium audio system  
Optional Graphic equalizer  
4 Speakers
Optional Speakers: 6
Optional Premium speakers  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Standard Aero-composite headlamps  
Optional Front fog lights  
Optional Cab clearance lights  
Standard Center high mounted stop light  
Standard Cargo box light  
Optional Underhood light  
Standard Variably intermittent wipers  
Standard Tinted windows  
Optional Front reading lights  
Optional Tachometer  
Standard Voltmeter  
Optional Compass  
Optional Outside temperature display  
Standard Trip odometer  
Optional PRND display in dash  
Standard Oil pressure gauge  
Standard Water temp gauge  
Optional Battery warning  
Standard Low oil level warning  
Standard Lights on warning  
Standard Key warning  
Optional Low fuel warning  
Optional Low washer fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard ABS brakes  
Standard Front disc/rear drum brakes  
Standard Full size spare tire  
Standard Dual front impact airbags  
Standard Passenger cancellable  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Optional Power door locks  
Optional Remote keyless entry  
Optional Security system  
Optional Limited slip differential  

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