2012 RAM 1500 Tradesman HD specs & colors

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Key specs

2-door

3 seats

383.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

16 combined MPG

209.0" length, 74.6" height

Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior

Dark slate gray

Packages

26A TRADESMAN CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG

$0

Starting MSRP
- 5.7L V8 Hemi engine
- 6-speed auto trans

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8

Engine Type

14 City / 20 Hwy

MPG

383 hp

Horsepower

Seating Capacity

Brakes

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 )

Pwr

Brake Type

Electrical

730

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

160

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

Gas V8

Engine Type

5.7L/345

Displacement

383 @ 5600

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

400 @ 4000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

6-Speed A/T
A/T

Transmission Options

14 City / 20 Hwy

MPG

N/A

Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

Passenger Capacity

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

141 in

Wheelbase

231 in

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper

N/A

Length, Overall w/rear bumper

N/A

Length, Overall

79 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

74 in

Height, Overall

40 in

Overhang, Front

N/A

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper

10 in

Ground Clearance, Front

9 in

Ground Clearance, Rear

98 in

Cargo Box Length @ Floor

66 in

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear

66 in

Cargo Box Width @ Floor

51 in

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings

20 in

Cargo Box (Area) Height

60 in

Tailgate Width

75 ft³

Cargo Volume

Not Available ft³

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume

35 in

Ground to Top of Load Floor

40 in

Front Head Room

41 in

Front Leg Room

N/A

Cab to End of Frame

Safety

Standard

Stability Control

Steering

Pwr rack & pinion

Steering Type

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

N/A

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

N/A

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

Solid

Axle Type - Rear

Not Available

Axle Type - Front

Multi-link coil

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Suspension Type - Front

Tires & Wheels

LT245/70R17

Front Tire Size

LT245/70R17

Rear Tire Size

Full-Size

Spare Tire Size

17 x 7.5 in

Front Wheel Size

17 x 7.5 in

Rear Wheel Size

17 x -TBD- in

Spare Wheel Size

Steel

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

N/A

Base Curb Weight

3,063 lbs

Curb Weight - Front

2,422 lbs

Curb Weight - Rear

0 lbs

Option Weight - Front

0 lbs

Option Weight - Rear

5,485 lbs

As Spec'd Curb Weight

3,125 lbs

As Spec'd Payload

3,125 lbs

Maximum Payload Capacity

17,500 lbs

Gross Combined Wt Rating

N/A

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

N/A

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

11,500 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

1,150 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

N/A

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

N/A

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

N/A

Maximum Trailering Capacity

35 gal

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Not Available gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

8,610 lbs

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

10,750 lbs

Gross Axle Weight Rating

5,485 lbs

Curb Weight

0 lbs

Total Option Weight

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