1998 Dodge Ram 1500 specs & colors

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1998 Dodge Ram 1500

Showing the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Quad Cab 139" WB 4WD

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Key specs

2-door
3 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

LARAMIE SLT QUICK-ORDER PKG

$2,980

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

Starting MSRP
- 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
ST QUICK-ORDER PKG

$0

Starting MSRP
- base vehicle

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Engine Type: Gas V8
Displacement: 5.2L/318
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 230 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 300 @ 3200
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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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