2012 RAM 1500 Tradesman specs & colors

Crew Cab Pickup

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$26,695

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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

Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior

Dark slate gray

Packages

23B TRADESMAN CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG

$390

Starting MSRP
- 4.7L V8 engine
- 6-speed auto trans
- Tradesman pkg
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$390

Starting MSRP
- 4.7L V8 engine
- 6-speed auto trans
- Tradesman pkg
- 17" x 8" painted styled steel wheels
- class IV receiver hitch
- spray in bedliner
- RamBox cargo management system
25B TRADESMAN CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG

$390

Starting MSRP
- 5.7L V8 Hemi engine
- 6-speed auto trans
- Tradesman pkg
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$390

Starting MSRP
- 5.7L V8 Hemi engine
- 6-speed auto trans
- Tradesman pkg
- 17" x 8" painted styled steel wheels
- class IV receiver hitch
- spray in bedliner

Specifications

Highlights

Gas/Ethanol V8

Engine Type

14 City / 20 Hwy

MPG

390 hp
315 hp

Horsepower

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

Gas/Ethanol V8

Engine Type

4.7L/287

Displacement

315 @ 5650

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

330 @ 3950

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

6-Speed A/T
A/T

Transmission Options

14 City / 20 Hwy

MPG

14.0 qts

Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

20 in

Cargo Box (Area) Height

61 ft³

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume

58 ft³

Cargo Volume

60 in

Tailgate Width

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

10 in

Ground Clearance, Front

35 in

Ground to Top of Load Floor

N/A

Cab to End of Frame

48 in

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

229 in

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper

141 in

Wheelbase

63 in

Second Hip Room

66 in

Second Shoulder Room

35 in

Second Leg Room

40 in

Second Head Room

63 in

Front Hip Room

66 in

Front Shoulder Room

41 in

Front Leg Room

41 in

Front Head Room

Passenger Capacity

Safety

Standard

Stability Control

Steering

N/A

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

45 ft

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Pwr rack & pinion

Steering Type

Suspension

Solid

Axle Type - Rear

Not Available

Axle Type - Front

Multi-link coil

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Suspension Type - Front

Tires & Wheels

Full-Size

Spare Tire Size

P265/70R17

Rear Tire Size

P265/70R17

Front Tire Size

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Material

17 x -TBD- in

Spare Wheel Size

17 x 8.0 in

Rear Wheel Size

17 x 8.0 in

Front Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

6,700 lbs

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

0 lbs

Total Option Weight

4,890 lbs

Curb Weight

7,600 lbs

Gross Axle Weight Rating

Not Available gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

26 gal

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

N/A

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

N/A

Maximum Trailering Capacity

1,810 lbs

As Spec'd Payload

4,890 lbs

As Spec'd Curb Weight

0 lbs

Option Weight - Rear

0 lbs

Option Weight - Front

2,201 lbs

Curb Weight - Rear

2,689 lbs

Curb Weight - Front

N/A

Base Curb Weight

1,810 lbs

Maximum Payload Capacity

N/A

Gross Combined Wt Rating

5,000 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

500 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

6,050 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

908 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

N/A

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

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