2012 RAM 2500 Specifications

2012 RAM 2500

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2012 RAM 2500

Starting MSRP $29,220–$51,335

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: Laramie Longhorn/Limited Edition 4x4 Crew Cab 169 in. WB

Engines

See Specs 383-hp, 5.7-liter V-8 (regular gas)  
See Specs 350-hp, 6.7-liter I-6 (diesel)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  
See Specs 6-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

Available Block heater  
Standard 160-amp. alternator  
Available 180-amp. alternator  
Standard 730 CCA battery  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Available Chrome tailpipe  
Standard Mode select transmission  
Standard Sequential sport shift  
Standard Automatic locking hubs  
3.73 Axle ratio  
Available Axle ratio: 3.42  
Available Axle ratio: 4.10  
Standard Part-time four-wheel drive  
Standard Four-wheel drive  
Standard Electronic transfer case  

6-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  

6-spd automatic w/OD

Available Overdrive  
Available Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Non-independent front multi-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 Hub wheel covers  
Standard LT265/70SR17.0E OWL AT tires  
Available LT265/70SR17.0E OWL AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 17" wheels
Available Limited slip differential  

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Tailgate  
Standard Auto dimming power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors with tilt down, turn signal indicator  
Available Auto dimming power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors with turn signal indicator  
Available Convex driver and passenger mirror  
Available Manual extendable trailer mirrors  
Standard Running boards  
Available Skid plates  
Available Side steps  
Standard Chrome door handles  
Available Black door handles  
Standard Colored front and rear bumpers  
Available Chrome front bumper  
Available Chrome rear bumper  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Standard 2 front tow hooks  
Standard Front license plate bracket  
Standard Bedliner  
Standard Regular bed  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Class IV trailering with harness, hitch, brake controller  
Standard Paint with lower accent two-tone  
Standard Two-tone paint  
Standard Colored fender flares  
Available Body-colored fender flares  
Standard Chrome grille  
Available Chrome tip exhaust  

Convenience Features

Standard Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning  
Standard Console ducts  
Standard Front dual-zone air conditioning w/infrared  
Available 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Available Sunshade  
Standard 2 driver memory seat settings (includes door mirrors, audio, pedals,)  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Valet function  
Standard Remote engine start  
Standard Heated steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Power adjustable pedals  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Garage door transmitter  
Standard Navigation system with voice activation  
Available Navigation system: Garmin  
Available Navigation system with voice activation: Garmin  
Standard Voice recorder  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console  
Standard Illuminated glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Rear door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Dashboard storage  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Rear underseat storage tray  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 3 12V DC power outlets  
Standard 1 AC power outlet  
Available Ashtray  
Available Front lighter element(s) location  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard Heated rear seat  
Standard Ventilated front seats  
Standard 8-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Power reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Power 2-way driver and passenger lumbar support  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Power driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power driver cushion tilt  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest with storage  
Standard Rear 60-40 split-bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-up cushion  
Standard Rear seat center armrest  
Standard Leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Available Leather front seat upholstery  
Standard Leather door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Genuine wood/metal-look instrument panel insert  
Standard Genuine wood door panel insert  
Standard Leather console insert  
Standard Leather/chrome shift knob  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Standard Rubber front and rear floor mats  
Available Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome and metal-look interior accents  
Standard Concealed cargo storage  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard DVD-Audio  
Standard Radio data system  
Standard Amplifier  
Standard Voice activated radio  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 10 performance speakers  
Available 2 wireless headphones  
Available Entertainment system with DVD  
Available A/V remote  
Standard 1 1st row LCD monitor  
Available 1 2nd row LCD monitor  
Standard Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Fixed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Available Cab clearance lights  
Standard Cargo bed light  
Standard Underhood light  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Available Rear window defroster  
Standard Power 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 Tire specific low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard ParkView rear with camera parking sensors  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Oil pressure gauge  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard Oil temperature gauge  
Standard Transmission oil temp. gauge  
Standard Engine hour meter  
Standard In-radio display clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  
Standard Transmission-fluid-temperature warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 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  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Remote activated perimeter/approach lights  
Standard Manual tailgate/rear door lock  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Sentry Key Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Electronic stability  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard 3 rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-8 Engine type  
345 cu.in. Engine displacement  
383-hp @ 5,600 rpm Engine horsepower  
400 lbs.-ft. @ 4,000 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
6,746 lbs. Curb weight  
3,859 lbs. Front curb weight  
2,886 lbs. Rear curb weight  
8,800 lbs. GVWR  
5,200 lbs. Front GAWR  
6,010 lbs. Rear GAWR  
2,050 lbs. Payload  
5,500 lbs. Front axle capacity  
6,000 lbs. Rear axle capacity  
6,390 lbs. Front tire/wheel capacity  
6,390 lbs. Rear tire/wheel capacity  
10,100 lbs. Towing capacity  
17,000 lbs. GCWR  
259.4" Exterior length  
56.7" Cab to axle  
50.6" Axle to end of frame  
9.3 cu.in. Frame section modulus
79.4" Exterior body width  
78.3" Exterior height  
169.0" Wheelbase  
68.3" Front tread  
68.2" Rear tread  
24.6' Turning radius  
24 degrees Approach angle  
26 degrees Departure angle  
7.7" Ground clearance (min.)  
8.1" Ground clearance (max.)  
18 degrees Ramp breakover angle  
36.0" Load floor height  
41.0" Front legroom  
42.9" Rear legroom  
41.0" Front headroom  
39.9" Rear headroom  
63.2" Front hiproom  
63.2" Rear hiproom  
66.0" Front shoulder room  
65.7" Rear shoulder room  
120.9 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
98.3" Exterior cargo length  
51.0" Exterior cargo width  
74.7 cu.ft. Exterior cargo volume  
20.2" Pickup bed depth  
66.4 " Exterior cargo maximum width  
41.0 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
41.0 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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