1998 Dodge Ram 1500 specs & colors

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1998 Dodge Ram 1500

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Key specs

2-door
6 seats
245.0-hp, 5.9-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
0 combined MPG
240.1" length, 71.6" height
Four Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior

Camel / Tan

Agate

Mist Gray

Packages

ST QUICK-ORDER PKG

$0

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- base vehicle
LARAMIE SLT QUICK-ORDER PKG

$2,980

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- air cond
- premium cloth 40/20/40 split-back bench seat
- speed control
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$2,980

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- air cond
- premium cloth 40/20/40 split-back bench seat
- speed control
- tilt steering wheel
- pwr windows/door locks
- Laramie SLT decor group
- front bumper sight shields
- light group
- tachometer
- 16" cast aluminum wheels
- floor carpeting
- pwr heated fold-away mirrors
- body side moldings

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas V8
MPG: 12 City / 16 Hwy
Horsepower: 230 hp
245 hp
Seating Capacity: 6

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: Not Available in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 11.6 x 1.26 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line): Not Available
Brake ABS System: Rear Wheel
Brake Type: Power

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 117
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 600

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 300 @ 3200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 230 @ 4400
Displacement: 5.2L/318
Engine Type: Gas V8
Transmission Options: M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG: 12 City / 16 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 20.0 qts

Measurements

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: 49 ft³
Cargo Volume: 70 ft³
Tailgate Width: 60 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 19 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 50 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: 64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: 60 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 98 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 8 in
Ground Clearance, Front: 9 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor: 34 in
Cab to End of Frame: 100 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: 48 in
Overhang, Front: 38 in
Height, Overall: 75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 79 in
Length, Overall: N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper: 240 in
Wheelbase: 155 in
Second Hip Room: 67 in
Second Shoulder Room: 68 in
Second Leg Room: 32 in
Second Head Room: 39 in
Front Hip Room: 66 in
Front Shoulder Room: 66 in
Front Leg Room: 41 in
Front Head Room: 40 in
Passenger Capacity: 6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 52 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A
Steering Type: Variable Pwr

Suspension

Axle Type - Rear: Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Front: Hypoid
Suspension Type - Rear: Leaf Spring
Suspension Type - Front: Link-Coil

Tires & Wheels

Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Wheel Material: Steel
Front Wheel Material: Steel
Spare Wheel Size: 16 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size: 16 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size: 16 x 7.0 in
Spare Tire Size: P245/75R16
Rear Tire Size: P245/75R16
Front Tire Size: P245/75R16

Weight & Capacity

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 6,600 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Curb Weight: 4,800 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 7,750 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 35 gal
Maximum Trailering Capacity: N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 700 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 10,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 5,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 9,500 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 1,800 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 1,800 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 4,800 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 1,895 lbs
Curb Weight - Front: 2,905 lbs
Base Curb Weight: N/A

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