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2016 RAM 1500 Big Horn specs & colors

$38,705
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2016 RAM 1500 Big Horn

Showing the 2016 RAM 1500 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Big Horn

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Key specs

Color options

Interior

Canyon Brown / Light Frost Beige Interior

Black / Diesel Gray Interior

Packages

$505

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  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Heated Front Seats

$195

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  • Transfer Case Skid Plate Shield
  • Front Suspension Skid Plate
  • Tow Hooks

$2,565

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  • Engine: 3.6L V6 24V VVT
  • Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic (845RE)
  • Remote Start System

Quick Order Package 22S Big Horn

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$460

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  • Trailer Brake Control
  • Power Black Trailer Tow Mirrors
  • Exterior Mirrors w/Supplemental Signals

Trailer Tow Mirrors & Brake Group

$2,565

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  • Engine: 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT
  • Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic (8HP70)
  • Remote Start System

Quick Order Package 27S Big Horn

$235

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  • Engine Block Heater
  • Winter Front Grille Cover

$2,565

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  • Engine: 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel
  • Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic (8HP70)
  • Remote Start System

Quick Order Package 28S Big Horn

Specifications

Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size Full-Size in
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Front Wheel Size 20 X 8 in
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size 20 X 8 in
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 730
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 160
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 269 @ 4175
Engine Oil Cooler Regular Duty
Displacement 3.6 L/220
Engine Type Regular Unleaded V-6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 305 @ 6400
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 23 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 598.00 mi
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
Cruising Range - City 416.00 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 16 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 19 MPG
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.28
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 3.14
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.67
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low N/A
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 2.11
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) N/A
Trans Power Take Off N/A
Trans Description Cont. Again N/A
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.29
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High N/A
Transfer Case Power Take Off No
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.67
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.71
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Transfer Case Model Electronic
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) 0.84
Trans Type 8
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front Short And Long Arm
Axle Type - Front Independent
Axle Type - Rear Rigid Axle
Frame Type N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 13.2 in
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 13.8 in
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) 4-Wheel
Brake Type 4-Wheel Disc
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 26 gal
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 45.4 ft
Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Front Tire Size P275/60SR20
Rear Tire Size P275/60SR20
Spare Tire Size Full-Size
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 445 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity 4450 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 4450 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 4450 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 445 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating 9850 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating 7800.00 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 6800.00 lbs
As Spec'd Payload 1658.00 lbs
Base Curb Weight 5142 lbs
Curb Weight 5142.00 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity 1658.00 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear 2210 lbs
Curb Weight - Front 2932 lbs
Total Option Weight 0.00 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight 5142.00 lbs
Option Weight - Rear 0.00 lbs
Option Weight - Front 0.00 lbs
Width, Max w/o mirrors 79.4 in
Tailgate Width 60.4 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper N/A in
Front Shoulder Room 66 in
Cab to End of Frame N/A in
Front Hip Room 63.2 in
Ground Clearance, Rear 8.6 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume N/A ft³
Height, Overall 77.7 in
Front Head Room 41 in
Overhang, Front N/A in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings 51 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor 34.9 in
Front Leg Room 41 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor 76.3 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear 66.4 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper N/A in
Cargo Box (Area) Height 20.1 in
Wheelbase 140 in
Length, Overall 229 in
Second Shoulder Room 65.7 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper 48.4 in
Ground Clearance, Front 8.6 in
Second Hip Room 62.9 in
Second Leg Room 34.7 in
Cargo Volume 57.5 ft³
Second Head Room 39.7 in
Passenger Capacity 6
Cargo Box Width @ Floor 66.4 in
Streaming Audio Optional
Radio: Uconnect 8.4 -inc: Remote SD Card Slot, 6 Month Trial (Reg, Required), Media Hub (SD, USB, AUX), For Details Visit DriveUconnect.com, Uconnect Access, 6 Month Trial (Registration Required), 8.4" Touchscreen Display, Nav-Capable! See Dealer for Details Optional
Integrated Voice Command w/Bluetooth Optional
SIRIUSXM Satellite Radio No satellite coverage in Hawaii or Alaska. Optional
6 Speakers Standard
Fixed Antenna Standard
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Aux Audio Input Jack, Voice Activation and Radio Data System Optional
Charge Only Remote USB Port Optional
Regular Box Style Standard
Tires: P275/60R20 BSW AS (STD) Optional
Chrome Grille Optional
Chrome Rear Step Bumper Optional
Chrome Door Handles Optional
Goodyear Brand Tires Standard
Wheels: 20" x 8" Chrome Clad Aluminum (STD) Optional
Fog Lamps Optional
Full Size Spare Tire Optional
Auto On/Off Reflector Halogen Headlamps w/Delay-Off Standard
Steel Spare Wheel Standard
Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown Optional
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels Standard
Exterior Mirrors w/Heating Element Standard
Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim Standard
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks Optional
Active Grille Shutters Standard
Black Exterior Mirrors Standard
Deep Tinted Glass Standard
Chrome Front Bumper w/Body-Colored Rub Strip/Fascia Accent Optional
Tailgate Rear Cargo Access Standard
Power Rear Window Optional
Front License Plate Bracket Standard
Variable Intermittent Wipers Standard
Driver Information Center Standard
Instrument Panel Bin, Dashboard Storage, Driver And Passenger Door Bins and 2nd Row Underseat Storage Standard
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints Standard
Day-Night Rearview Mirror Standard
Vinyl Door Trim Insert Optional
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button Optional
4-Way Driver Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement Standard
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting Standard
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls Standard
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature Optional
ParkView Rear Back-Up Camera Optional
Interior Trim -inc: Deluxe Sound Insulation, Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents Optional
Manual Air Conditioning Standard
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access Optional
Full Cloth Headliner Standard
2 12V DC Power Outlets Standard
Manual Tilt Steering Column Standard
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats Optional
Front Cupholder Standard
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down Standard
Sentry Key Immobilizer Standard
4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement Standard
Armrests w/Storage Optional
Power Rear Windows Standard
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts Standard
Mini Overhead Console and 2 12V DC Power Outlets Optional
ParkSense Front/Rear Park Assist System Optional
Analog Appearance Standard
Front Map Lights Optional
Valet Function Optional
Urethane Gear Shifter Material Standard
Outside Temp Gauge Optional
GPS Antenna Input Optional
Front Armrest w/3 Cupholders Standard
Redundant Digital Speedometer Optional
Rear Cupholder Optional
Full Folding Bench Front Facing Fold-Up Cushion Rear Seat Optional
Compass Optional
Electronic Shift Standard
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Voltmeter, Oil Pressure, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Oil Temperature, Transmission Fluid Temp, Engine Hour Meter, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer Optional
40/20/40 Split Bench Seat Standard
Trip Computer Optional
Electric Power-Assist Steering Standard
Engine: 3.6L V6 24V VVT -inc: Flex fuel capable (STD) Standard
Engine Oil Cooler Standard
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Oil Cooler Standard
26 Gal. Fuel Tank Standard
HD Shock Absorbers Standard
Auto Locking Hubs Standard
Short And Long Arm Front Suspension w/Coil Springs Standard
Four-Wheel Drive Optional
Class IV Receiver Hitch Optional
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control Standard
GVWR: 6,800 lbs (STD) Standard
Solid Axle Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs Standard
730CCA Maintenance-Free Battery Standard
3.21 Rear Axle Ratio (STD) Standard
1700# Maximum Payload Optional
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic (845RE) (STD) Standard
Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control Optional
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust Standard
160 Amp Alternator Standard
Trailer Wiring Harness Standard
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars Standard
Luxury Group -inc: Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, Exterior Mirrors w/Supplemental Signals, Rear Dome w/On/Off Switch Lamp, Underhood Lamp, LED Bed Lighting, Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls, Exterior Mirrors Courtesy Lamps, Glove Box Lamp, Ash Tray Lamp, Rear View Auto Dim Mirror w/Microphone, Auto Dim Exterior Mirrors, Power Folding Mirrors, Power Heated Fold-Away Mirrors, Sun Visors w/Illuminated Vanity Mirrors, Electroluminescent Instrument Cluster, Overhead Console w/Garage Door Opener, Universal Garage Door Opener Optional
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning Standard
Rear Child Safety Locks Standard
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Standard
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners Standard
Side Impact Beams Standard
Airbag Occupancy Sensor Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags Standard
ABS And Driveline Traction Control Standard

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