2008 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT specs & colors

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$36,980

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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT

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Key specs

4-door
6 seats
345.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
0 combined MPG
247.9" length, 75.0" height
Four Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Light Graystone Pearl

Interior

Quartz

Khaki

Packages

26F SXT CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG

$0

Starting MSRP
- 5.7L V8 engine
- 5-speed auto trans
26G SLT CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG

$785

Starting MSRP
- 5.7L V8 engine
- 5-speed auto trans
- 17" x 8" forged aluminum wheels
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$785

Starting MSRP
- 5.7L V8 engine
- 5-speed auto trans
- 17" x 8" forged aluminum wheels
- pwr sliding rear window
- Sirius satellite radio w/1-year service

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas V8
MPG: 13 City / 17 Hwy
Horsepower: 345 hp
Seating Capacity: 6

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Not Available
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line): Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 13.2 x 1.10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 13.9 x 0.86 in

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 136

Engine

Engine Type: Gas V8
Displacement: 5.7L/345
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 345 @ 5400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 375 @ 4200
Transmission Options: A/T
5-Speed A/T
MPG: 13 City / 17 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 16.2 qts

Measurements

Cargo Box (Area) Height: 20 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 51 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: N/A
Cargo Volume: N/A
Tailgate Width: N/A
Cab to End of Frame: N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor: 37 in
Ground Clearance, Front: 8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 7 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 76 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: 66 in
Front Head Room: 41 in
Front Leg Room: 41 in
Front Shoulder Room: 67 in
Front Hip Room: 65 in
Second Head Room: 41 in
Second Leg Room: 44 in
Second Shoulder Room: 67 in
Second Hip Room: 64 in
Wheelbase: 161 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper: 248 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: N/A
Length, Overall: N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 80 in
Height, Overall: 79 in
Overhang, Front: 39 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: 48 in
Passenger Capacity: 6

Steering

Steering Type: Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 50 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: N/A

Suspension

Axle Type - Rear: Semi-floating
Axle Type - Front: Hypoid
Suspension Type - Front: Independent SLA
Suspension Type - Rear: Leaf spring

Tires & Wheels

Front Wheel Size: 17 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size: 17 x 8.0 in
Spare Wheel Size: 17 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Wheel Material: Steel
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Front Tire Size: LT265/70R17E
Rear Tire Size: LT265/70R17E
Spare Tire Size: Full-Size

Weight & Capacity

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 8,510 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Curb Weight: 6,424 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 11,210 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 34 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 745 lbs
Base Curb Weight: N/A
Curb Weight - Front: 3,583 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 2,841 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 6,424 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 2,086 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 2,086 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 14,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 7,450 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: Not Available lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity: N/A

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