1998 Dodge Ram 2500 specs & colors

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$24,535

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1998 Dodge Ram 2500

Showing the 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 2dr Club Cab 139" WB HD 4WD

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Key specs

2-door
6 seats
235.0-hp, 5.9-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
0 combined MPG
220.1" length, 72.9" height
Four Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior

Camel / Tan

Agate

Mist Gray

Packages

LARAMIE SLT QUICK-ORDER PKG

$2,960

Starting MSRP
- air cond
- premium cloth 40/20/40 split-back bench seat
- speed control
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$2,960

Starting MSRP
- air cond
- premium cloth 40/20/40 split-back bench seat
- speed control
- tilt steering
- pwr windows/ door locks
- Laramie SLT decor group
- front bumper sight shields
- light group,tachometer
- chrome wheels
- floor carpeting
- pwr heated fold-away mirrors
- bodyside moldings
ST QUICK-ORDER PKG

$0

Starting MSRP
- base vehicle

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas V8
MPG: -
Horsepower: 300 hp
250 hp
235 hp
Seating Capacity: 6

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: 12.5 x 1.50 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: 5.9L/360
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 250 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 335 @ 3200
Transmission Options: M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG: -
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: 77 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: 37 in
Ground Clearance, Front: 9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 9 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: Power
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 52 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: Full-Floating

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size: LT245/75R16E
Rear Tire Size: LT245/75R16E
Spare Tire Size: LT245/75R16E
Front Wheel Size: 16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size: 16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size: 16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Wheel Material: Steel
Spare Wheel Material: Steel

Weight & Capacity

Base Curb Weight: N/A
Curb Weight - Front: 3,070 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 2,140 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 5,210 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 3,590 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 3,590 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.: 10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 900 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: 34 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 11,050 lbs
Curb Weight: 5,210 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 8,800 lbs

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