2012 RAM 1500 Big Horn specs & colors

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2012 RAM 1500 Big Horn

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Key specs

4-door
5 seats
390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
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

25Z BIG HORN CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG

$40

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- 5.7L V8 Hemi engine
- 6-speed auto trans
- 20" x 8" painted/polished aluminum wheels
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- 5.7L V8 Hemi engine
- 6-speed auto trans
- 20" x 8" painted/polished aluminum wheels
- P275/60R20 all-season BSW tires
- locking lug nuts
- full-size temporary use spare tire
- class IV receiver hitch
- bright/bright billet grille
- fog lamps
- quad beam halogen headlamps
- leather-wrapped steering wheel
- steering wheel audio controls
- cloth 40/20/40 premium bench seat
- 10-way pwr driver seat
- pwr lumbar
- center seat storage cushion
- 115V aux pwr outlet
- 60/40 split-fold rear bench seat
- big horn regional pkg
- big horn badge

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas V8
MPG: 14 City / 20 Hwy
Horsepower: 390 hp
Seating Capacity: 5

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

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

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 407 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 390 @ 5600
Displacement: 5.7L/345
Engine Type: Gas V8
Transmission Options: 6-Speed A/T
A/T
MPG: 14 City / 20 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 14.0 qts

Measurements

Cargo Box Width @ Floor: 66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: 66 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 67 in
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: 48 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: 229 in
Wheelbase: 141 in
Second Hip Room: 63 in
Second Shoulder Room: 66 in
Second Leg Room: 40 in
Second Head Room: 40 in
Front Hip Room: 63 in
Front Shoulder Room: 66 in
Front Leg Room: 41 in
Front Head Room: 41 in
Passenger Capacity: 6
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 51 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 20 in
Tailgate Width: 60 in
Cargo Volume: 50 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: 52 ft³

Safety

Stability Control: Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size: 20 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size: 20 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size: 20 x 8.0 in
Spare Tire Size: Full-Size
Rear Tire Size: P275/60R20
Front Tire Size: P275/60R20

Weight & Capacity

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 6,800 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 26 gal
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.: 1,298 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 8,650 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 5,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 14,000 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 1,630 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 1,630 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 5,170 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 2,216 lbs
Curb Weight - Front: 2,954 lbs
Base Curb Weight: N/A
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 7,600 lbs
Curb Weight: 5,170 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs

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