2012 RAM 1500 Outdoorsman specs & colors

Regular Cab Pickup

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$26,950

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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

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- 5.7L V8 Hemi engine
- 6-speed auto trans
- accent fender flares
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$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
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$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

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 1.1 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 13.8 x 0.9 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Not Available

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

Passenger Capacity: 2
Front Head Room: 40 in
Front Leg Room: 41 in
Front Shoulder Room: 66 in
Front Hip Room: 63 in
Second Head Room: N/A
Second Leg Room: N/A
Second Shoulder Room: N/A
Second Hip Room: N/A
Wheelbase: 141 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper: 231 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: N/A
Length, Overall: N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 79 in
Height, Overall: 74 in
Overhang, Front: 40 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: N/A
Cab to End of Frame: N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor: 35 in
Ground Clearance, Front: 10 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 9 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 98 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: 66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: 66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 51 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 20 in
Tailgate Width: 60 in
Cargo Volume: 75 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: Not Available ft³

Safety

Stability Control: Standard

Steering

Steering Type: Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 45 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: N/A

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel

Weight & Capacity

Gross Axle Weight Rating: 7,600 lbs
Curb Weight: 4,829 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 6,600 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity: N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 938 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 6,250 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 5,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 11,250 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 1,771 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 1,771 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 4,829 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 2,020 lbs
Curb Weight - Front: 2,809 lbs
Base Curb Weight: N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 32 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal

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