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2008 Dodge Ram 3500 SXT specs & colors

MSRP
2WD Reg Cab 140.5" ST
$28,790
2WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT
$31,040
4WD Reg Cab 140.5" ST
$31,870
2WD Quad Cab 160.5" ST
$32,420
4WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT
$34,255
2WD Quad Cab 160.5" SLT
$35,170
4WD Quad Cab 160.5" ST
$35,265
2WD Quad Cab 140.5" ST
$37,285
4WD Quad Cab 160.5" SLT
$38,160
2WD Quad Cab 160.5" Laramie
$38,300
4WD Quad Cab 140.5" ST
$40,075
2WD Quad Cab 140.5" SLT
$40,460
4WD Quad Cab 160.5" Laramie
$41,265
4WD Quad Cab 140.5" SLT
$43,345
2WD Mega Cab 160.5" SXT
$43,360
2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Laramie
$44,760
4WD Mega Cab 160.5" SXT
$46,450
4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Laramie
$46,775
2WD Mega Cab 160.5" Laramie
$47,010
4WD Mega Cab 160.5" Laramie
$50,100
$46,450
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2008 Dodge Ram 3500 SXT

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 305.0-hp, 6.7-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 255.1" length, 79.0" height
  • Four Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Yellow

Interior
Quartz
Khaki

Packages

  • 2FF SXT CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • 6.7L I6 turbo diesel engine
    • 6-speed auto trans
  • 2EF SXT CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • 6.7L I6 turbo diesel engine
    • 6-speed manual trans
  • 2FG SLT CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG

    $510

    Starting MSRP

    • 6.7L I6 turbo diesel engine
    • 6-speed auto trans
    • front/rear floor mats
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    • 6.7L I6 turbo diesel engine
    • 6-speed auto trans
    • front/rear floor mats
    • pwr sliding rear window
    • Sirius satellite radio w/1-year service
  • 2EG SLT CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG

    $510

    Starting MSRP

    • 6.7L I6 turbo diesel engine
    • 6-speed manual trans
    • front/rear floor mats
    See more detail
    • 6.7L I6 turbo diesel engine
    • 6-speed manual trans
    • front/rear floor mats
    • pwr sliding rear window
    • Sirius satellite radio w/1-year service

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Diesel I6
MPG
-
Horsepower
305 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

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
13.9 x 1.39 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.9 x 1.18 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
136
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
750

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
650 @ 1400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
305 @ 2900
Displacement
6.7L/409
Engine Type
Diesel I6
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
M/T
6-Speed M/T
A/T
MPG
-
Total Cooling System Capacity
32.7 qts

Measurements

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 Hip Room
64 in
Second Shoulder Room
67 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
96 in
Height, Overall
79 in
Overhang, Front
40 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
48 in
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
37 in
Ground Clearance, Front
8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
8 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
76 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
65 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
51 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
20 in
Tailgate Width
61 in
Cargo Volume
58 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
72 ft³
Passenger Capacity
6

Steering

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

Suspension

Axle Type - Rear
Full-floating
Axle Type - Front
Hypoid
Suspension Type - Rear
Leaf
Suspension Type - Front
Coil

Tires & Wheels

Spare Tire Size
LT235/80R17E
Rear Tire Size
LT235/80R17E
Front Tire Size
LT235/80R17E
Front Wheel Size
17 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 6.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
17 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel

Weight & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
34 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
10,500 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Curb Weight
7,801 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
14,550 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,763 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
11,050 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,658 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
11,050 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
19,000 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
2,699 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
2,699 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
7,801 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
3,226 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
4,575 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A

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