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2018 RAM 1500 Express specs & colors

$27,295
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2018 RAM 1500 Express

Showing the 2018 RAM 1500 Express 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box

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Key specs

Color options

Interior

Black / Diesel Gray Interior

Packages

$1,500

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  • Engine: 3.6L V6 24V VVT
  • Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic (845RE)
  • Front Floor Mats

Quick Order Package 22J Express

$1,500

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  • Engine: 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT
  • Transmission: 8-Speed Auto (8HP70)
  • Front Fog Lamps

Quick Order Package 27J Express

$735

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  • Exterior Mirrors w/Heating Element
  • Power Windows w/Front 1-Touch Down
  • Power Heated Fold-Away Mirrors

Power & Remote Entry Group

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$695

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  • Front Floor Mats
  • SiriusXM Satellite Radio
  • 1-Year SiriusXM Radio Service

Popular Equipment Group

$815

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  • Trailer Brake Control
  • Add Class IV Receiver Hitch

$2,995

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  • Radio: Uconnect 3 w/5" Display
  • 5.0" Touchscreen Display
  • Charge Only Remote USB Port

Black Ram 1500 Express Group

Specifications

Front Wheel Size 17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size 17 X 7 in
Spare Wheel Size Full-Size in
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 730
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 160
Engine Type Regular Unleaded V-6
Displacement 3.6 L/220
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 305 @ 6400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 269 @ 4175
Engine Oil Cooler Regular Duty
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 25 MPG
Cruising Range - City 442.00 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 17 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 20 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 650.00 mi
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Type 8
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again N/A
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.71
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 3.14
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 2.11
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.67
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.28
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.29
Trans Power Take Off N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) N/A
Transfer Case Model None
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High N/A
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low N/A
Transfer Case Power Take Off No
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) 0.84
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.67
Suspension Type - Front Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link
Axle Type - Front Independent
Axle Type - Rear Rigid Axle
Frame Type N/A
Brake Type 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 13.2 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 13.8 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 26 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 39.5 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Front Tire Size P265/70SR17
Rear Tire Size P265/70SR17
Spare Tire Size Full-Size
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 5000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 5020 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 502 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity 5020 lbs
Base Curb Weight 4518 lbs
Curb Weight - Front 2484 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear 2034 lbs
Option Weight - Front 0.00 lbs
Option Weight - Rear 0.00 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight 4518.00 lbs
As Spec'd Payload 1507.00 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity 1507.00 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating 9850 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating 7600.00 lbs
Curb Weight 4518.00 lbs
Total Option Weight 0.00 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 6025.00 lbs
Passenger Capacity 3
Front Head Room 39.9 in
Front Leg Room 41 in
Front Shoulder Room 66 in
Front Hip Room 62.9 in
Second Head Room N/A in
Second Leg Room N/A in
Second Shoulder Room N/A in
Second Hip Room N/A in
Wheelbase 120 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper N/A in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper N/A in
Length, Overall 209 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 79.4 in
Height, Overall 74.6 in
Overhang, Front N/A in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper 48.4 in
Cab to End of Frame N/A in
Ground to Top of Load Floor 34.8 in
Ground Clearance, Front 8.7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear 8.7 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor 76.3 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear 66.4 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor 66.4 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings 51 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height 20.1 in
Tailgate Width 60.4 in
Cargo Volume 57.5 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume N/A ft³
Radio: 3.0 Standard
Fixed Antenna Standard
Media Hub (USB, AUX) Standard
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock and Radio Data System Standard
6 Speakers Standard
Delete Spray In Bedliner Optional
Full-Size Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown Standard
Auto On/Off Reflector Halogen Headlamps w/Delay-Off Standard
Regular Box Style Standard
Black Door Handles Standard
Black Manual Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding Standard
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels Standard
Wheels: 17" x 7" Aluminum (STD) Optional
Light Tinted Glass Standard
Fixed Rear Window Standard
Front License Plate Bracket Standard
Variable Intermittent Wipers Standard
Active Grille Shutters Standard
Tailgate Rear Cargo Access Standard
Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim Standard
Cargo Lamp w/High Mount Stop Light Standard
Tires: P265/70R17 BSW AS (STD) Optional
Manual Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Standard
Steel Spare Wheel Standard
4-Way Driver Seat Standard
Electronic Shift Standard
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Voltmeter, Oil Pressure, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Oil Temperature, Transmission Fluid Temp, Engine Hour Meter and Trip Odometer Standard
Manual Tilt Steering Column Standard
Instrument Panel Bin, Dashboard Storage, Driver And Passenger Door Bins Standard
Seats w/Vinyl Back Material Standard
2 12V DC Power Outlets Standard
Driver Information Center Standard
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting Standard
Manual Adjust Seats Standard
Carpet Floor Covering Optional
Manual Air Conditioning Standard
Front Cupholder Standard
Full Cloth Headliner Standard
Manual 1st Row Windows Standard
Full Floor Covering Optional
Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Standard
Front Armrest w/3 Cupholders Standard
Analog Appearance Standard
Interior Trim -inc: Deluxe Sound Insulation, Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents Standard
4-Way Passenger Seat Standard
Urethane Gear Shifter Material Standard
Pickup Cargo Box Lights Standard
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls Standard
Audio Jack Input for Mobile Devices Standard
Remote USB Port Standard
Heavy Duty Vinyl 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat Standard
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints Standard
40/20/40 Split Bench Seat Standard
Sentry Key Immobilizer Standard
Engine Oil Cooler Standard
GVWR: 6,025 lbs (STD) Standard
Rear-Wheel Drive Standard
HD Shock Absorbers Standard
730CCA Maintenance-Free Battery Standard
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars Standard
160 Amp Alternator Standard
Electric Power-Assist Steering Standard
Short And Long Arm Front Suspension w/Coil Springs Standard
1500# Maximum Payload Standard
Delete Class IV Receiver Hitch Optional
Engine: 3.6L V6 24V VVT -inc: Flex fuel capable (STD) Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control Standard
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic (845RE) (STD) Standard
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode, Sequential Shift Control w/Steering Wheel Controls and Oil Cooler Standard
26 Gal. Fuel Tank Standard
Trailer Wiring Harness Standard
Solid Axle Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs Standard
3.21 Rear Axle Ratio (STD) Standard
Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control Optional
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust Standard
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Height Adjusters and Pretensioners Standard
Curtain 1st Row Airbags Standard
ParkView Back-Up Camera Standard
Airbag Occupancy Sensor Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags Standard
ABS And Driveline Traction Control Standard
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Standard
Side Impact Beams Standard

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