2012 RAM 1500 SLT specs & colors

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2012 RAM 1500 SLT

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Key specs

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

Color options

Exterior

Director Red Metallic

Interior

Dark slate gray

Light pebble beige

Packages

25G SLT CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG

$0

Starting MSRP
- 5.7L V8 engine
- 6-speed auto trans
23G SLT CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG

$0

Starting MSRP
- 4.7L V8 engine
- 6-speed auto trans

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas/Ethanol V8
MPG: 14 City / 19 Hwy
Horsepower: 390 hp
315 hp
Seating Capacity: 5

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

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 / 19 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 10.8 qts

Measurements

Cab to End of Frame: N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor: 35 in
Ground Clearance, Front: 9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 9 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 76 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: 58 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: 61 ft³
Passenger Capacity: 6
Front Head Room: 41 in
Front Leg Room: 41 in
Front Shoulder Room: 66 in
Front Hip Room: 63 in
Second Head Room: 40 in
Second Leg Room: 35 in
Second Shoulder Room: 66 in
Second Hip Room: 63 in
Wheelbase: 141 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper: 229 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: N/A
Length, Overall: N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 79 in
Height, Overall: 76 in
Overhang, Front: 40 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: 48 in

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

Tires & Wheels

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
Front Tire Size: P265/70R17
Rear Tire Size: P265/70R17
Spare Tire Size: Full-Size

Weight & Capacity

Gross Axle Weight Rating: 7,800 lbs
Curb Weight: 5,209 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 6,700 lbs
Base Curb Weight: N/A
Curb Weight - Front: 3,024 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 2,185 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 5,209 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 1,491 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 1,491 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 26 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
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.: 5,850 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity: N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 878 lbs

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