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

Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line): Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
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

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

Cargo Box Width @ Floor: 66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 51 in
Cargo Volume: 50 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: 52 ft³
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 20 in
Tailgate Width: 60 in
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: 67 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: 66 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
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: 5

Safety

Stability Control: Standard

Steering

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

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
Rear Tire Size: LT265/70R17E
Spare Tire Size: Full-Size
Front Tire Size: LT265/70R17E

Weight & Capacity

Curb Weight: 5,261 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 6,800 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 7,800 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 32 gal
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
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity: 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

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