2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Specifications

2003 Dodge Ram 2500

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2003 Dodge Ram 2500

Kelley Blue Book Retail $11,350–$19,900  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: ST 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB

Engines

See Specs 345-hp, 5.7-liter V-8 (regular gas)  
See Specs 305-hp, 8.0-liter V-10 (regular gas)  
See Specs 305-hp, 5.9-liter I-6 (diesel)  
See Specs 250-hp, 5.9-liter I-6 (diesel)  
See Specs 235-hp, 5.9-liter I-6 (diesel)  

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 5-speed multi-speed automatic w/OD  
See Specs 4-speed automatic w/OD  
See Specs 6-speed manual w/OD  

Powertrain

Optional Block heater  
Standard 136-amp. alternator  
Optional 160-amp. alternator  
Standard 700 CCA battery  
Optional 750 CCA battery  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Automatic locking hubs  
3.73 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 4.10  
Standard Part-time four-wheel drive  
Standard Four-wheel drive  
Standard Manual transfer case  

5-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

5-spd multi-speed automatic w/OD

Optional Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  

4-spd automatic w/OD

Optional Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  

6-spd manual w/OD

Optional Overdrive  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Non-independent front leading link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Heavy-duty front shocks  
Standard Rigid axle rear leaf suspension  
Standard Heavy-duty rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist re-circulating ball steering  
Standard Chrome hub wheel covers  
Standard LT245/70SR17.0E BSW AS tires  
Optional LT245/70SR17.0E BSW AT tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 17" wheels
Optional Limited slip differential  

Body Exterior Features

Standard 2 doors
Standard Tailgate  
Standard Folding side-view door mirrors  
Optional Trailer mirrors  
Optional Skid plates  
Standard Black door handles  
Standard Chrome front and rear bumpers  
Standard Front bumper with colored rub strip  
Optional Chrome front bumper with colored rub strip  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Optional 2 front tow hooks  
Standard Front license plate bracket  
Optional Bedliner  
Standard Regular bed  
Optional Soft tonneau cover  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Trailering with harness  
Optional Class IV trailering with harness, hitch  
Optional Paint with lower accent two-tone  
Optional Two-tone paint  
Standard Colored grille  
Optional Chrome grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Optional Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Optional Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Front cupholder  
Standard Partial floor console  
Standard Glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Dashboard storage  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard 2 12V DC power outlets  
Standard Ashtray  
Standard Front lighter element(s) location  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 3  
Standard Front split-bench 40-20-40 seats  
Standard 4-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest with storage  
Standard Vinyl front seat upholstery  
Optional Cloth front seat upholstery  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Vinyl/rubber floor covering  
Optional Carpet floor covering  
Standard Deluxe sound insulation  
Standard Cabback insulator  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM stereo/FM stereo with seek-scan, auto-reverse cassette  
Optional AM stereo/FM stereo with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard Remote CD compatible  
Standard 4 speakers
Standard Fixed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Optional Cab clearance lights  
Standard Cargo bed light  
Standard Variable intermittent speed-sensitive wipers wipers  
Optional Sliding rear windshield  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Voltmeter  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Oil pressure gauge  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard Engine hour meter  
Standard In-radio display clock  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Low-oil-level warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Optional Transmission-fluid-temperature warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 3 ABS channels  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front and rear ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Full-size spare tire  
Standard Underbody mounted spare tire w/crankdown  
Standard Driver front-impact airbag  
Standard Cancellable passenger front-impact airbag  
Optional Curtain 1st row overhead airbag  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Fixed front head restraints  
Optional Manual adjustable front head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-8 Engine type  
345 cu.in. Engine displacement  
345-hp @ 5,400 rpm Engine horsepower  
375 lbs.-ft. @ 4,200 rpm Engine torque  
OHV Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.9" x 3.6" Engine bore x stroke  
9.60 to 1 Compression ratio  
35.0 gal. Fuel tank capacity
5,791 lbs. Curb weight  
8,650 lbs. GVWR  
5,200 lbs. Front GAWR  
6,150 lbs. Rear GAWR  
2,860 lbs. Payload  
5,200 lbs. Front axle capacity  
6,200 lbs. Rear axle capacity  
5,200 lbs. Front spring rating  
6,500 lbs. Rear spring rating  
13,350 lbs. Towing capacity  
20,000 lbs. GCWR  
229.7" Exterior length  
56.9" Cab to axle  
79.9" Exterior body width  
78.0" Exterior height  
140.5" Wheelbase  
69.7" Front tread  
68.2" Rear tread  
24.4' Turning radius  
24 degrees Approach angle  
27 degrees Departure angle  
7.9" Ground clearance (min.)  
9.3" Ground clearance (max.)  
21 degrees Ramp breakover angle  
36.1" Load floor height  
41.0" Front legroom  
40.9" Front headroom  
65.1" Front hiproom  
67.0" Front shoulder room  
65.0 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
96.0" Exterior cargo length  
51.0" Exterior cargo width  
73.9 cu.ft. Exterior cargo volume  
20.2" Pickup bed depth  

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