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1998 Dodge Ram 1500 specs & colors

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
$23,150
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1998 Dodge Ram 1500

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Camel / Tan
Agate
Mist Gray

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle
  • $2,980

    Starting MSRP

    • air cond
    • premium cloth 40/20/40 split-back bench seat
    • speed control
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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

Gas V8
Engine Type
12 City / 16 Hwy
MPG
230 hp
245 hp
Horsepower
3
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,830 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
1,885 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
4,715 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
1,885 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,885 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
9,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
700 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
26 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
7,750 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,715 lbs
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
6,600 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

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