2012 RAM 1500 Outdoorsman specs & colors

Regular Cab Pickup

Change trim

$26,650

Starting MSRP
Current listing price

Showing the 2012 RAM 1500 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Outdoorsman

Shop Now

Key specs

2-door
2 seats
315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
16 combined MPG
209.0" length, 74.6" height
Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Director Red Metallic

Interior

Dark slate gray

Light pebble beige

Packages

25T OUTDOORSMAN CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG

$2,595

Starting MSRP
- 5.7L V8 Hemi engine
- 6-speed auto trans
- accent fender flares
See more detail
$2,595

Starting MSRP
- 5.7L V8 Hemi engine
- 6-speed auto trans
- accent fender flares
- black door handles
- body-color grille
- painted front bumper
- painted rear bumper
- class IV receiver hitch
- tow hooks
- quad beam halogen headlamps
- fog lamps
- fold-away pwr heated mirrors
- black exterior mirror caps
- mirrors w/supplemental turn signals
- mirror courtesy lamps
- auto-dimming exterior mirrors
- rear sliding window
- two-tone lower paint
- LT265/70R17E on/off road OWL tires
- premium cloth bucket seats
- 10-way pwr driver seat
- pwr lumbar
- leather-wrapped steering wheel
- steering wheel audio controls
- overhead console
- universal garage door opener
- sunvisors w/illuminated vanity mirrors
- auto-dimming rearview mirror
- luxury group
- remote start & security group
- 115V aux pwr outlet
- ash tray lamp
- glove box lamp
- rear dome lamp w/on/off switch
- underhood lamp
- remote start
- security alarm
- urethane shift knob
- floor-mounted auto shift lever
- front rubber floor mats
23T OUTDOORSMAN CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG

$2,595

Starting MSRP
- 4.7L V8 engine
- 6-speed auto trans
- accent fender flares
See more detail
$2,595

Starting MSRP
- 4.7L V8 engine
- 6-speed auto trans
- accent fender flares
- black door handles
- body-color grille
- painted front bumper
- painted rear bumper
- class IV receiver hitch
- tow hooks
- quad beam halogen headlamps
- fog lamps
- fold-away pwr heated mirrors
- black exterior mirror caps
- mirrors w/supplemental turn signals
- mirror courtesy lamps
- auto-dimming exterior mirrors
- rear sliding window
- two-tone lower paint
- LT265/70R17E on/off road OWL tires
- premium cloth bucket seats
- 10-way pwr driver seat
- pwr lumbar
- leather-wrapped steering wheel
- steering wheel audio controls
- overhead console
- universal garage door opener
- sunvisors w/illuminated vanity mirrors
- auto-dimming rearview mirror
- luxury group
- remote start & security group
- 115V aux pwr outlet
- ash tray lamp
- glove box lamp
- rear dome lamp w/on/off switch
- underhood lamp
- remote start
- security alarm
- urethane shift knob
- floor-mounted auto shift lever
- front rubber floor mats

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas/Ethanol V8
MPG: 14 City / 20 Hwy
Horsepower: 390 hp
315 hp
Seating Capacity: 2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Not Available
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 13.8 x 0.9 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 13.2 x 1.1 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line): Not Available
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Brake Type: Pwr

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 730
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 160

Engine

Engine Type: Gas/Ethanol V8
Displacement: 4.7L/287
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 315 @ 5650
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 330 @ 3950
Transmission Options: 6-Speed A/T
A/T
MPG: 14 City / 20 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 10.8 qts

Measurements

Ground Clearance, Rear: 9 in
Ground Clearance, Front: 10 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor: 35 in
Cab to End of Frame: N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: N/A
Passenger Capacity: 2
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume: 58 ft³
Tailgate Width: 60 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 20 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: 66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: 66 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 76 in
Overhang, Front: 40 in
Height, Overall: 75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 79 in
Length, Overall: N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper: 209 in
Wheelbase: 121 in
Second Hip Room: N/A
Second Shoulder Room: N/A
Second Leg Room: N/A
Second Head Room: N/A
Front Hip Room: 63 in
Front Shoulder Room: 66 in
Front Leg Room: 41 in
Front Head Room: 40 in

Safety

Stability Control: Standard

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 40 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A
Steering Type: Pwr rack & pinion

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front: Independent
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-link coil
Axle Type - Front: Not Available
Axle Type - Rear: Solid

Tires & Wheels

Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Front Tire Size: LT265/70R17E
Rear Tire Size: LT265/70R17E
Spare Tire Size: Full-Size
Front Wheel Size: 17 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size: 17 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Size: 17 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum

Weight & Capacity

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 6,025 lbs
Base Curb Weight: N/A
Curb Weight - Front: 2,658 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 1,984 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 4,642 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 1,383 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 1,383 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 11,250 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 6,450 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 968 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity: N/A
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Curb Weight: 4,642 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 7,600 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 26 gal

Compare trims

Wondering which trim is right for you?

Our 2012 RAM 1500 trim comparison will help you decide.