2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Specifications

2003 Dodge Ram 3500

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2003 Dodge Ram 3500

Kelley Blue Book Retail $10,150–$20,400  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: SLT/Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB SRW

Engines

See Specs 250-hp, 5.9-liter I-6 (diesel)  
See Specs 235-hp, 5.9-liter I-6 (diesel)  
See Specs 305-hp, 5.9-liter I-6 (diesel)  

Transmissions

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

Powertrain

Standard Block heater  
Standard 136-amp. alternator  
Standard 750 CCA battery  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
3.73 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 4.10  
Standard Rear-wheel drive  

5-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

6-spd manual w/OD

Optional Overdrive  

4-spd automatic w/OD

Optional Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front short and long arm suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Heavy-duty front shocks  
Standard Rigid axle rear leaf suspension  
Standard Heavy-duty rear springs  
Standard Heavy-duty rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard Chrome-clad wheel covers  
Standard LT265/70SR17.0E BSW AS tires  
Optional LT265/70SR17.0E OWL AS tires  
Optional LT265/80SR17.0E OWL AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 17" wheels
Optional Limited slip differential  

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Tailgate  
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors  
Optional Convex driver and passenger mirror  
Optional Trailer mirrors  
Standard Black door handles  
Standard Chrome front and rear bumpers  
Standard Front bumper with body-colored rub strip  
Optional Chrome front bumper with body-colored rub strip  
Optional Body-colored front bumper with body-colored rub strip  
Optional Body-colored rear bumper  
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 Chrome grille  
Optional Body-colored grille  
Optional Body-colored grille with chrome accents  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Optional Manual dual-zone front air conditioning  
Standard Cruise control  
Standard Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Optional Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Optional Illuminated entry  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Optional Power adjustable pedals  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Optional Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Optional Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Passenger-side visor mirror  
Optional Garage door transmitter: Homelink  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Partial floor console  
Standard Mini overhead console with storage  
Standard Illuminated glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Optional Seatback storage pockets: 1  
Standard Dashboard storage  
Optional Interior concealed storage  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Rear underseat storage tray  
Standard 3 12V DC power outlets  
Standard Ashtray  
Standard Front lighter element(s) location  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 6  
Standard Front split-bench 40-20-40 seats  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 4-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Optional 8-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Optional Manual reclining driver seat  
Optional Manual driver lumbar support  
Optional Power height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Optional Power driver fore/aft adjustment  
Optional Power driver cushion tilt  
Optional 8-way passenger seat adjustment  
Optional Manual reclining passenger seat  
Optional Manual passenger lumbar support  
Optional Power height-adjustable passenger seat  
Optional Power passenger cushion tilt  
Optional Power passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest with storage  
Standard Rear full bench seat  
Optional Rear 60-40 split-bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-up cushion  
Standard Cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Optional Simulated suede/leather front seat upholstery  
Optional Leather front seat upholstery  
Optional Premium cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Optional Leatherette rear seat upholstery  
Standard Carpet on lower door panel  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Deluxe sound insulation  
Standard Cabback insulator  
Optional Simulated wood instrument panel insert, door panel insert  
Standard Urethane shift knob  
Optional Leather steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front floor mats  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM stereo/FM stereo with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Optional AM stereo/FM stereo with seek-scan, auto-reverse cassette, single in-dash CD player  
Optional AM stereo/FM stereo with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Standard Remote CD compatible  
Optional Radio data system  
Optional Weather band radio  
Optional Premium amplifier  
Optional Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 4 speakers
Optional 7 Infinity speakers  
Standard Fixed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Optional Front fog lights  
Standard Cab clearance lights  
Standard Cargo bed light  
Optional Underhood light  
Standard Variable intermittent speed-sensitive wipers wipers  
Optional Rear window defroster  
Optional Sliding rear windshield  
Standard Deep-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Voltmeter  
Standard Compass  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Trip computer  
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 and passenger front-impact airbags  
Optional Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Optional Immobilizer: Sentry Key  
Optional Security system  
Optional Panic alarm  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-6 Engine type  
359 cu.in. Engine displacement  
250-hp @ 2,900 rpm Engine horsepower  
460 lbs.-ft. @ 1,400 rpm Engine torque  
OHV Valvetrain  
24 Valves  
4.0" x 4.7" Engine bore x stroke  
17.20 to 1 Compression ratio  
34.0 gal. Fuel tank capacity
6,524 lbs. Curb weight  
9,900 lbs. GVWR  
4,750 lbs. Front GAWR  
6,150 lbs. Rear GAWR  
3,480 lbs. Payload  
7,500 lbs. Rear axle capacity  
4,740 lbs. Front spring rating  
6,500 lbs. Rear spring rating  
16,300 lbs. Towing capacity  
23,000 lbs. GCWR  
227.7" Exterior length  
36.9" Cab to axle  
79.9" Exterior body width  
75.0" Exterior height  
140.5" Wheelbase  
69.4" Front tread  
68.2" Rear tread  
22.3' Turning radius  
18 degrees Approach angle  
25 degrees Departure angle  
8.6" Ground clearance (min.)  
8.9" Ground clearance (max.)  
22 degrees Ramp breakover angle  
33.6" Load floor height  
41.0" Front legroom  
36.4" Rear legroom  
40.8" Front headroom  
40.0" Rear headroom  
65.1" Front hiproom  
64.6" Rear hiproom  
67.0" Front shoulder room  
66.7" Rear shoulder room  
121.1 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
75.9" Exterior cargo length  
51.0" Exterior cargo width  
57.7 cu.ft. Exterior cargo volume  
20.2" Pickup bed depth  

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