2012 RAM 1500 Outdoorsman specs & colors

Crew Cab Pickup

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$36,440

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Key specs

4-door
6 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

23T OUTDOORSMAN CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG

$1,995

Starting MSRP
- 4.7L V8 engine
- 6-speed auto trans
- 3.92 axle ratio
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$1,995

Starting MSRP
- 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
- two-tone lower paint
- LT265/70R17E on/off road OWL tires
- (32) gallon fuel tank
- premium cloth bucket seats
- 10-way pwr driver seat
- pwr lumbar
- 60/40 split-fold rear bench seat
- leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Uconnect 430N w/AM/FM stereo & CD/MP3 player
- 6.5" touch screen
- 40GB hard drive w/28GB available
- Garmin GPS navigation
- SiriusXM travel link w/1-year service
- Uconnect hands-free communication w/voice command
- remote USB port
- 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/rear rubber floor mats
25T OUTDOORSMAN CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG

$1,995

Starting MSRP
- 5.7L V8 Hemi engine
- 6-speed auto trans
- 3.92 axle ratio
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$1,995

Starting MSRP
- 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
- two-tone lower paint
- LT265/70R17E on/off road OWL tires
- (32) gallon fuel tank
- premium cloth bucket seats
- 10-way pwr driver seat
- pwr lumbar
- 60/40 split-fold rear bench seat
- leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Uconnect 430N w/AM/FM stereo & CD/MP3 player
- 6.5" touch screen
- 40GB hard drive w/28GB available
- Garmin GPS navigation
- SiriusXM travel link w/1-year service
- Uconnect hands-free communication w/voice command
- remote USB port
- 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/rear rubber floor mats

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas/Ethanol V8
MPG: 14 City / 19 Hwy
Horsepower: 390 hp
315 hp
Seating Capacity: 6

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 / 19 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 10.8 qts

Measurements

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: 52 ft³
Cargo Volume: 50 ft³
Tailgate Width: 60 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 20 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 51 in
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: 9 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: 76 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 79 in
Passenger Capacity: 5
Second Shoulder Room: 66 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper: 229 in
Length, Overall: N/A
Wheelbase: 141 in
Second Hip Room: 63 in
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: 40 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

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

Tires & Wheels

Spare Tire Size: Full-Size
Rear Tire Size: LT265/70R17E
Front Tire Size: LT265/70R17E
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 Vehicle Weight Rating: 6,800 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Curb Weight: 5,261 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 7,800 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.: 1,058 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 7,050 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: 1,539 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 1,539 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 5,261 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 2,234 lbs
Curb Weight - Front: 3,027 lbs
Base Curb Weight: N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 32 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal

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