1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Work Special specs & colors
Regular Cab Pickup
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MSRP
- 2dr Reg Cab 119" WB Work Special $14,560
- 2dr Reg Cab 135" WB Work Special $14,830
- 2dr Reg Cab 119" WB $16,335
- 2dr Reg Cab 135" WB $16,620
- 2dr Club Cab 139" WB $19,095
- 2dr Club Cab 155" WB $19,375
- 4dr Quad Cab 139" WB $19,890
- 2dr Reg Cab 119" WB 4WD $19,965
- 4dr Quad Cab 155" WB $20,170
- 2dr Reg Cab 135" WB 4WD $20,305
- 2dr Club Cab 139" WB 4WD $22,355
- 2dr Club Cab 155" WB 4WD $22,685
- 4dr Quad Cab 139" WB 4WD $23,150
- 4dr Quad Cab 155" WB 4WD $23,480
$14,560
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
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Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
Specifications
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 7.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 7.0 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Size | 16 x 7.0 in |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 117 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 600 |
| Displacement | 3.9L/239 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| Engine Oil Cooler | Not Available |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 175 @ 4800 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 230 @ 3200 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 21 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 546.00 mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 15 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 390.00 mi |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.57 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.33 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.38 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Model | Not Available |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.73 |
| Trans Power Take Off | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | Not Available |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Transfer Case Power Take Off | Not Available |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.03 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Leaf Spring |
| Axle Type - Front | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Front | Wide Track |
| Axle Type - Rear | Semi-Floating |
| Frame Type | Ladder |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | Not Available |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.6 x 1.26 in |
| Brake ABS System | Rear Wheel |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | Not Available gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 26.0 gal |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 40.6 ft |
| Steering Type | Variable Pwr |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Rear Tire Size | P225/75R16 |
| Spare Tire Size | P225/75R16 |
| Front Tire Size | P225/75R16 |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 5000 lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 500 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 700 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 10,000 lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| As Spec'd Payload | 2380.00 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Option Weight - Rear | 0.00 lbs |
| As Spec'd Curb Weight | 4020.00 lbs |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 6400.00 lbs |
| Option Weight - Front | 0.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight | 4020.00 lbs |
| Gross Axle Weight Rating | 7450.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | 1680 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | 2340 lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating | 7800 lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | 2380.00 lbs |
| Cargo Volume | 55.5 ft³ |
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor | 64.2 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Ground to Top of Load Floor | 31.0 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 79.3 in |
| Ground Clearance, Front | 8.8 in |
| Ground Clearance, Rear | 7.6 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 66.0 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear | 60.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in |
| Tailgate Width | 60.4 in |
| Front Hip Room | 65.6 in |
| Cab to End of Frame | 79.7 in |
| Front Head Room | 40.2 in |
| Second Leg Room | N/A in |
| Height, Overall | 71.9 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | N/A in |
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor | 77.5 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 3 |
| Front Leg Room | 41.0 in |
| Overhang, Front | 37.9 in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | 19.4 in |
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume | Not Available ft³ |
| Length, Overall | N/A in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 50.0 in |
| Second Head Room | N/A in |
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper | N/A in |
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper | 43.5 in |
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper | 199.9 in |
| Front stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Dash insulation liner | Standard |
| (5) 16" x 7" steel wheels | Standard |
| City 15/hwy 20 (3.9L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Black vinyl floor covering | Standard |
| 26 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Bright grille | Standard |
| Dual color-keyed vinyl sun visors w/center supports (1997) | Standard |
| 3.9L (239) MPI V6 "MAGNUM" engine | Standard |
| Painted front bumper w/step pad | Standard |
| (4) bright trim rings/hub center | Standard |
| Driver/passenger "Next Generation" air bags w/passenger on/off switch | Standard |
| Monotone paint | Standard |
| 3.21 axle ratio | Standard |
| Exhaust emission control system | Standard |
| Instrument cluster-inc: 120/125 MPH primary speedometer | Standard |
| City 15/hwy 21 (3.9L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| 6.5' pickup box-inc: dual wall construction, one-piece high strength steel floor, 2-tier loading capability, bulkhead dividing provision, tie down loops | Standard |
| HD vinyl solid back bench seat | Standard |
| P225/75R16 all-season BSW SBR tires | Standard |
| Shift indicator warning lamp | Standard |
| Dual note electric horn | Standard |
| Conventional spare tire w/winch spare tire carrier | Standard |
| Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| Hood release in cab | Standard |
| 6400# GVWR (3650 front/3800 rear), springs (3650 front/3800 rear), axles (3650 front/3900 rear) | Standard |
| Solid rear axle w/longitudinal leaf springs | Standard |
| Side-guard door beams | Standard |
| Voltmeter, trip odometer, oil pressure/engine temp gauges (1997) | Standard |
| Corrosion resistant zinc-coated galvanized steel w/anti-chip coating | Standard |
| Rear-wheel anti-lock brakes | Standard |
| Front air dam | Standard |
| Day/night rearview mirror | Standard |
| Color-keyed unibelt restraint system w/center lap belt (1997) | Standard |
| **ALL STANDARDS ARE 1998 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED** | Standard |
| Removable tailgate w/caliper latches, color-keyed "Dodge" decal | Standard |
| HD 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Aerodynamic halogen headlamps | Standard |
| Variable speed intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Passenger assist handle | Standard |
| Rear-wheel anti-lock brakes | Standard |
| Color-keyed full length door trim panels w/armrests (1997) | Standard |
| Tinted glass windows | Standard |
| Shoulder belt height adjusters | Standard |
| 117-amp alternator | Standard |
| Variable assist pwr steering | Standard |
| Cigar lighter w/pwr outlet | Standard |
| Dual-opening retractable cup holder | Standard |
| 600-amp maintenance-free battery | Standard |
| HD front/rear shock absorbers | Standard |
| Stainless steel exhaust system | Standard |
| Dual black manual 6" X 9" exterior mirrors | Standard |
| 2-spoke steering wheel | Standard |
| Fasten seat belts/key-in-ignition/headlamps-on warning buzzer (1997) | Standard |
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