2012 RAM 1500 Tradesman specs & colors

Regular Cab Pickup

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$26,585

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Key specs

2-door

3 seats

315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)

15 combined MPG

209.0" length, 74.6" height

Four Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior

Dark slate gray

Packages

25B TRADESMAN CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG

-$785

Starting MSRP
- 5.7L V8 Hemi engine
- 6-speed auto trans
- Tradesman pkg
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-$785

Starting MSRP
- 5.7L V8 Hemi engine
- 6-speed auto trans
- Tradesman pkg
- 17" x 8" painted styled steel wheels
- class IV receiver hitch
- spray in bedliner
23B TRADESMAN CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG

-$785

Starting MSRP
- 4.7L V8 engine
- 6-speed auto trans
- Tradesman pkg
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-$785

Starting MSRP
- 4.7L V8 engine
- 6-speed auto trans
- Tradesman pkg
- 17" x 8" painted styled steel wheels
- class IV receiver hitch
- spray in bedliner
- RamBox cargo management system

Specifications

Highlights

Gas/Ethanol V8

Engine Type

13 City / 19 Hwy

MPG

390 hp
315 hp

Horsepower

Seating Capacity

Brakes

Pwr

Brake Type

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System

Not Available

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Yes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

13.2 x 1.1 in

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

13.8 x 0.9 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

Not Available

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

160

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

730

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

315 @ 5650

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

330 @ 3950

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

4.7L/287

Displacement

Gas/Ethanol V8

Engine Type

6-Speed A/T
A/T

Transmission Options

13 City / 19 Hwy

MPG

14.0 qts

Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

51 in

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings

66 in

Cargo Box Width @ Floor

66 in

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear

76 in

Cargo Box Length @ Floor

9 in

Ground Clearance, Rear

9 in

Ground Clearance, Front

40 in

Front Head Room

41 in

Front Leg Room

66 in

Front Shoulder Room

63 in

Front Hip Room

N/A

Second Head Room

N/A

Second Leg Room

N/A

Second Shoulder Room

N/A

Second Hip Room

121 in

Wheelbase

209 in

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper

N/A

Length, Overall

79 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

75 in

Height, Overall

40 in

Overhang, Front

N/A

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper

N/A

Cab to End of Frame

35 in

Ground to Top of Load Floor

Not Available ft³

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume

58 ft³

Cargo Volume

60 in

Tailgate Width

20 in

Cargo Box (Area) Height

N/A

Length, Overall w/rear bumper

Passenger Capacity

Safety

Standard

Stability Control

Steering

Pwr rack & pinion

Steering Type

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

40 ft

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

N/A

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

Independent

Suspension Type - Front

Solid

Axle Type - Rear

Not Available

Axle Type - Front

Multi-link coil

Suspension Type - Rear

Tires & Wheels

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

17 x 8.0 in

Front Wheel Size

17 x 8.0 in

Rear Wheel Size

17 x -TBD- in

Spare Wheel Size

Steel

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Material

Full-Size

Spare Tire Size

P265/70R17

Rear Tire Size

P265/70R17

Front Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

26 gal

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Not Available gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

4,933 lbs

As Spec'd Curb Weight

N/A

Base Curb Weight

2,899 lbs

Curb Weight - Front

2,034 lbs

Curb Weight - Rear

1,417 lbs

As Spec'd Payload

0 lbs

Option Weight - Front

0 lbs

Option Weight - Rear

6,350 lbs

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

0 lbs

Total Option Weight

4,933 lbs

Curb Weight

7,800 lbs

Gross Axle Weight Rating

N/A

Maximum Trailering Capacity

N/A

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

N/A

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

1,335 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

8,900 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

500 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

5,000 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

14,000 lbs

Gross Combined Wt Rating

1,417 lbs

Maximum Payload Capacity

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