2012 RAM 1500 Tradesman specs & colors

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2012 RAM 1500 Tradesman

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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

Paprika Red Pearl

Interior

Dark slate gray

Packages

25B TRADESMAN CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG

-$1,175

Starting MSRP
- 5.7L V8 Hemi engine
- 6-speed auto trans
- Tradesman pkg
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-$1,175

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
23B TRADESMAN CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG

-$1,175

Starting MSRP
- 4.7L V8 engine
- 6-speed auto trans
- Tradesman pkg
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-$1,175

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

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas/Ethanol V8
MPG: 14 City / 20 Hwy
Horsepower: 390 hp
315 hp
Seating Capacity: 6

Brakes

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

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 / 20 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 14.0 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: 10 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: 75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 79 in
Length, Overall: N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper: 229 in
Wheelbase: 141 in
Second Hip Room: 63 in
Second Shoulder Room: 66 in
Second Leg Room: 40 in
Second Head Room: 40 in
Front Shoulder Room: 66 in
Front Leg Room: 41 in
Front Head Room: 41 in
Front Hip Room: 63 in
Passenger Capacity: 6

Safety

Stability Control: Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Wheel Material: Steel
Front Wheel Material: Steel
Spare Wheel Size: 17 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size: 17 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size: 17 x 8.0 in
Spare Tire Size: Full-Size
Rear Tire Size: P265/70R17
Front Tire Size: P265/70R17

Weight & Capacity

Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Curb Weight: 5,086 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 7,600 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 26 gal
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 5,086 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 6,800 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 2,289 lbs
Curb Weight - Front: 2,797 lbs
Base Curb Weight: N/A
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.: 900 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 6,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 5,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating: N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity: 1,714 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 1,714 lbs

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