2016 RAM 1500 Tradesman specs & colors

Regular Cab Pickup

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$26,145

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Key specs

2-door

3 seats

305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)

20 combined MPG

229" length, 77.2" height

Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior

Black / Diesel Gray Interior

Packages

Popular Equipment Group

$560

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- Front Floor Mats
- SIRIUSXM Satellite Radio
- 1-Year SiriusXM Radio Service
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$560

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- Front Floor Mats
- SIRIUSXM Satellite Radio
- 1-Year SiriusXM Radio Service
- No Satellite Coverage w/AK/HI
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- Call 800-643-2112
- Carpet Floor Covering
Quick Order Package 22B Tradesman

$0

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- Engine: 3.6L V6 24V VVT
- Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic (845RE)
- Tradesman Package
Quick Order Package 26B Tradesman

$0

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- Engine: 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT
- Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic (8HP70)
- Tradesman Package

Cold Weather Group

$235

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- Engine Block Heater
- Winter Front Grille Cover
Quick Order Package 28B Tradesman

$0

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- Engine: 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel
- Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic (8HP70) (DFD)
- Tradesman Package
Power & Remote Entry Group

$735

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- Exterior Mirrors w/Heating Element
- Power Windows w/Front One-Touch Down
- Power Heated Fold-Away Mirrors
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$735

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- Exterior Mirrors w/Heating Element
- Power Windows w/Front One-Touch Down
- Power Heated Fold-Away Mirrors
- Black Exterior Mirrors
- Premium Vinyl Door Trim w/Map Pocket
- Power Locks
- Remote Keyless Entry w/All-Secure
Chrome Appearance Group

$595

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- Bright Rear Bumper
- Bright Grille
- Wheels: 17" x 7" Aluminum
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$595

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- Bright Rear Bumper
- Bright Grille
- Wheels: 17" x 7" Aluminum
- Bright Front Bumper
Trailer Tow Mirrors & Brake Group

$380

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- Trailer Brake Control

Specifications

Highlights

Regular Unleaded V-6

Engine Type

17 City / 25 Hwy

MPG

395 hp
240 hp
305 hp

Horsepower

Seating Capacity

Brakes

N/A

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

14 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

13 in

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel Disc

Brake Type

Electrical

160

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

730

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

269 @ 4175

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

305 @ 6400

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

3.6 L/220

Displacement

Regular Unleaded V-6

Engine Type

6-Speed A/T
8-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode

Transmission Options

17 City / 25 Hwy

MPG

N/A

Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

50 in

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper

N/A

Overhang, Front

74 in

Height, Overall

79 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

231 in

Length, Overall

N/A

Length, Overall w/rear bumper

N/A

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper

140 in

Wheelbase

N/A

Second Hip Room

N/A

Second Shoulder Room

N/A

Second Leg Room

N/A

Second Head Room

63 in

Front Hip Room

66 in

Front Shoulder Room

41 in

Front Leg Room

40 in

Front Head Room

N/A

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume

75 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

98 in

Cargo Box Length @ Floor

9 in

Ground Clearance, Rear

9 in

Ground Clearance, Front

35 in

Ground to Top of Load Floor

N/A

Cab to End of Frame

20 in

Cargo Box (Area) Height

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

Rack-Pinion

Steering Type

Suspension

Rigid Axle

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Type - Front

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Short And Long Arm

Suspension Type - Front

Tires & Wheels

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Styled Steel

Rear Wheel Material

Styled Steel

Front Wheel Material

Full-Size in

Spare Wheel Size

17 X 7 in

Rear Wheel Size

17 X 7 in

Front Wheel Size

Full-Size

Spare Tire Size

P265/70SR17

Rear Tire Size

P265/70SR17

Front Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

N/A

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

32 gal

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

6,600 lbs

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

0 lbs

Total Option Weight

4,702 lbs

Curb Weight

7,600 lbs

Gross Axle Weight Rating

484 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

4,840 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

484 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

4,840 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

9,850 lbs

Gross Combined Wt Rating

1,898 lbs

Maximum Payload Capacity

1,898 lbs

As Spec'd Payload

4,702 lbs

As Spec'd Curb Weight

4,702 lbs

Base Curb Weight

2,654 lbs

Curb Weight - Front

2,048 lbs

Curb Weight - Rear

0 lbs

Option Weight - Front

0 lbs

Option Weight - Rear

4,840 lbs

Maximum Trailering Capacity

N/A

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

N/A

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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