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2012 RAM 1500 Outdoorsman specs & colors

MSRP
2WD Reg Cab 120.5" ST
$22,570
2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman
$22,570
2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Express
$22,570
2WD Reg Cab 140.5" ST
$22,870
2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman
$22,870
4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Express
$26,585
4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman
$26,585
4WD Reg Cab 120.5" ST
$26,585
2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Outdoorsman
$26,650
2WD Reg Cab 120.5" SLT
$26,650
2WD Quad Cab 140.5" ST
$26,695
2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Tradesman
$26,695
2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Express
$26,695
4WD Reg Cab 140.5" ST
$26,885
4WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman
$26,885
2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman
$26,950
2WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT
$26,950
2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman HD
$28,905
4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Outdoorsman
$30,220
4WD Reg Cab 120.5" SLT
$30,220
4WD Reg Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman
$30,520
4WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT
$30,520
2WD Crew Cab 140.5" ST
$30,740
2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Express
$30,740
2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Tradesman
$30,740
2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Lone Star
$30,865
2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman
$30,865
2WD Quad Cab 140.5" SLT
$30,865
2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Big Horn
$30,865
4WD Quad Cab 140.5" ST
$31,105
4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Tradesman
$31,105
4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Express
$31,105
2WD Reg Cab 120.5" R/T
$32,135
2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Lone Star
$33,220
2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman
$33,220
2WD Crew Cab 140.5" SLT
$33,220
2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Big Horn
$33,220
4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Express
$33,960
4WD Crew Cab 140.5" ST
$33,960
4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Tradesman
$33,960
4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Lone Star
$34,085
4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman
$34,085
4WD Quad Cab 140.5" SLT
$34,085
4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Big Horn
$34,085
4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Sport
$35,055
2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Sport
$35,630
4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Lone Star
$36,440
4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman
$36,440
4WD Crew Cab 140.5" SLT
$36,440
4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Big Horn
$36,440
2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Sport
$37,485
4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Sport
$38,850
2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Laramie
$38,910
2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie
$40,370
4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Sport
$40,705
4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Laramie
$41,660
2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Longhorn Edition
$43,275
2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Limited Edition
$43,275
4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie
$43,515
4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Limited Edition
$46,420
4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Longhorn Edition
$46,420
$30,220
Starting MSRP
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2012 RAM 1500 Outdoorsman

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Dark slate gray
Light pebble beige

Packages

  • $2,595

    Starting MSRP

    • 5.7L V8 Hemi engine
    • 6-speed auto trans
    • 3.92 axle ratio
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    • 5.7L V8 Hemi engine
    • 6-speed auto trans
    • 3.92 axle ratio
    • anti-spin differential rear axle
    • front suspension skid plate
    • transfer case skid plate
    • accent fender flares
    • black door handles
    • body-color grille
    • painted front bumper
    • painted rear bumper
    • class IV receiver hitch
    • tow hooks
    • extra HD rear shock absorbers
    • 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
    • protection 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
  • $2,595

    Starting MSRP

    • 4.7L V8 engine
    • 6-speed auto trans
    • 3.92 axle ratio
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    • 4.7L V8 engine
    • 6-speed auto trans
    • 3.92 axle ratio
    • anti-spin differential rear axle
    • front suspension skid plate
    • transfer case skid plate
    • accent fender flares
    • black door handles
    • body-color grille
    • painted front bumper
    • painted rear bumper
    • class IV receiver hitch
    • tow hooks
    • extra HD rear shock absorbers
    • 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
    • protection 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

Gas/Ethanol V8
Engine Type
14 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
390 hp
315 hp
Horsepower
2
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

4.7L/287
Displacement
Gas/Ethanol V8
Engine Type
315 @ 5650
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
330 @ 3950
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission Options
14 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
10.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

26 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
930 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
6,200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
11,250 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
1,483 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,483 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
4,867 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
2,064 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,803 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Base Curb Weight
6,350 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
4,867 lbs
Curb Weight
7,800 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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