2012 RAM 3500 Specifications

2012 RAM 3500

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2012 RAM 3500

Starting MSRP $38,220–$60,705

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW

Engines

See Specs 350-hp, 6.7-liter I-6 (diesel)  

Transmissions

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

Powertrain

Available Block heater  
Standard 160-amp. alternator  
Standard 730 CCA battery  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Available Chrome tailpipe  
Available Mode select transmission  
3.42 Axle ratio  
Available Axle ratio: 3.73  
Available Axle ratio: 4.10  
Standard Rear-wheel drive  

6-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

6-spd automatic w/OD

Available Overdrive  
Available 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 Hub wheel covers  
Available Chrome hub wheel covers  
Standard LT265/70SR17.0E OWL AS tires  
Available LT265/70SR17.0E BSW AS tires  
Available LT265/70SR17.0E OWL AT tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 17" wheels
Standard Limited slip differential  

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Tailgate  
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors with turn signal indicator  
Standard Convex driver and passenger mirror  
Standard Manual extendable trailer mirrors  
Available Side steps  
Standard Chrome door handles  
Standard Chrome front and rear bumpers  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Standard 2 front tow hooks  
Standard Front license plate bracket  
Available Bedliner  
Standard Regular bed  
Available Bed extender  
Available Pickup integrated storage  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Class IV trailering with harness, hitch, brake controller  
Standard Paint with lower accent two-tone  
Available Paint with lower accent two-tone and badging  
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,)  
Available 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  
Available Remote engine start  
Standard Heated steering wheel with manual tilting  
Available 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 with voice activation: Garmin  
Available Navigation system: Garmin  
Standard Voice recorder  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Partial floor console  
Available 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 Front underseat storage tray  
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 6  
Available Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front split-bench 40-20-40 seats  
Available Front bucket seats  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Available Heated rear seat  
Available 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 seat upholstery  
Standard Vinyl rear seat upholstery  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Deluxe sound insulation  
Standard Simulated wood/metal-look instrument panel insert  
Standard Simulated wood door panel insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Available Rubber 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 ParkView rear camera only parking sensors  
Available Parksense rear camera only parking sensors  
Available Parksense rear parking sensors  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Oil pressure gauge  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard Oil temperature 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  
Available 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 Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard 3 rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-6 Engine type  
408 cu.in. Engine displacement  
350-hp @ 3,000 rpm Engine horsepower  
610 lbs.-ft. @ 1,400 rpm Engine torque  
OHV Valvetrain  
24 Valves  
4.2" x 4.9" Engine bore x stroke  
17.20 to 1 Compression ratio  
34.0 gal. Fuel tank capacity
6,971 lbs. Curb weight  
4,191 lbs. Front curb weight  
2,780 lbs. Rear curb weight  
10,100 lbs. GVWR  
5,000 lbs. Front GAWR  
6,500 lbs. Rear GAWR  
3,130 lbs. Payload  
5,000 lbs. Front axle capacity  
6,010 lbs. Rear axle capacity  
6,390 lbs. Front tire/wheel capacity  
6,390 lbs. Rear tire/wheel capacity  
11,900 lbs. Towing capacity  
19,000 lbs. GCWR  
237.4" Exterior length  
36.8" Cab to axle  
48.6" Axle to end of frame  
9.3 cu.in. Frame section modulus
79.5" Exterior body width  
74.2" Exterior height  
149.5" Wheelbase  
69.5" Front tread  
68.2" Rear tread  
23.8' Turning radius  
20 degrees Approach angle  
24 degrees Departure angle  
7.8" Ground clearance (max.)  
16 degrees Ramp breakover angle  
33.7" Load floor height  
41.0" Front legroom  
40.3" 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  
76.3" Exterior cargo length  
51.0" Exterior cargo width  
57.5 cu.ft. Exterior cargo volume  
20.1" 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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