2008 Dodge Ram 2500 SXT specs & colors
Crew Cab Pickup
MSRP
- 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" ST
- $26,855
- 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT
- $29,630
- 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" ST
- $29,655
- 2WD Quad Cab 160.5" ST
- $29,845
- 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" ST
- $30,060
- 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" ST
- $32,770
- 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" SLT
- $32,930
- 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT
- $32,955
- 4WD Quad Cab 160.5" ST
- $32,960
- 2WD Quad Cab 160.5" SLT
- $33,120
- 2WD Mega Cab 160.5" SXT
- $36,155
- 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" SLT
- $36,190
- 4WD Quad Cab 160.5" SLT
- $36,380
- 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Laramie
- $37,230
- 2WD Quad Cab 160.5" Laramie
- $37,420
- 4WD Mega Cab 160.5" SXT
- $39,300
- 2WD Mega Cab 160.5" Laramie
- $40,355
- 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Laramie
- $40,490
- 4WD Quad Cab 160.5" Laramie
- $40,680
- 4WD Mega Cab 160.5" Laramie
- $43,400
$36,155
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
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Key specs
Color options
Interior
Quartz
Khaki
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- 5.7L V8 engine
- 5-speed auto trans
$0
Starting MSRP
- 6.7L I6 turbo diesel engine
- 6-speed auto trans
$785
Starting MSRP
- 5.7L V8 engine
- 5-speed auto trans
- 17 x 8 forged aluminum wheels
See more detail $785
Starting MSRP
- 5.7L V8 engine
- 5-speed auto trans
- 17 x 8 forged aluminum wheels
- center hub
- rear pwr sliding window
- Sirius satellite radio w/1 year service
$785
Starting MSRP
- 6.7L I6 turbo diesel engine
- 6-speed auto trans
- 17 x 8 forged aluminum wheels
See more detail $785
Starting MSRP
- 6.7L I6 turbo diesel engine
- 6-speed auto trans
- 17 x 8 forged aluminum wheels
- center hub
- rear pwr sliding window
- Sirius satellite radio w/1 year service
$0
Starting MSRP
- 6.7L I6 turbo diesel engine
- 6-speed manual trans
$785
Starting MSRP
- 6.7L I6 turbo diesel engine
- 6-speed manual trans
- 17 x 8 forged aluminum wheels
See more detail $785
Starting MSRP
- 6.7L I6 turbo diesel engine
- 6-speed manual trans
- 17 x 8 forged aluminum wheels
- center hub
- rear pwr sliding window
- Sirius satellite radio w/1 year service
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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-
MPG
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305 hp
330 hp Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Pwr
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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13.9 x 1.39 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13.9 x 1.18 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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750
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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136
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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330 @ 4800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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375 @ 4200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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5.7L/345
Displacement
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6-Speed A/T
M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T 5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
MPG
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16.2 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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41 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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67 in
Front Shoulder Room
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65 in
Front Hip Room
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41 in
Second Head Room
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44 in
Second Leg Room
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67 in
Second Shoulder Room
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64 in
Second Hip Room
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161 in
Wheelbase
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248 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall
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80 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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75 in
Height, Overall
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39 in
Overhang, Front
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48 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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33 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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76 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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65 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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20 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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61 in
Tailgate Width
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58 ft³
Cargo Volume
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72 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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6
Passenger Capacity
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Steering
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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53 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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Hypoid
Axle Type - Front
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Full-floating
Axle Type - Rear
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Coil
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
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LT265/70R17E
Front Tire Size
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LT265/70R17E
Rear Tire Size
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LT265/70R17E
Spare Tire Size
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17 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 x 8.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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10,760 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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6,034 lbs
Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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8,800 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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34 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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3,259 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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2,775 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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6,034 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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2,766 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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2,766 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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15,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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8,800 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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880 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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8,700 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,175 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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