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2018 RAM 1500 Express specs & colors

MSRP
Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box
$27,295
Express 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box *Ltd Avail*
$27,295
Express 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box
$27,295
Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box
$27,295
Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
$31,095
Tradesman 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
$31,095
SLT 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box
$31,395
Lone Star 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box
$31,395
Big Horn 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box
$31,395
Big Horn 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box
$31,695
SLT 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box
$31,695
Lone Star 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box
$31,695
Express 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box *Ltd Avail*
$31,895
Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box
$31,895
Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box
$31,895
Express 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box
$31,895
Express 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$33,495
Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$33,495
Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$34,195
Express 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$34,195
Express 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
$34,695
Tradesman 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
$34,695
Big Horn 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
$35,145
Lone Star 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
$35,145
Harvest 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$35,145
SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
$35,145
Big Horn 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box
$35,895
SLT 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box
$35,895
Lone Star 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box
$35,895
SLT 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box
$36,195
Big Horn 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box
$36,195
Lone Star 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box
$36,195
Sport 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box
$37,095
Night 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$37,095
Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$37,195
Express 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$37,195
Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$37,795
Express 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$37,795
Harvest 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box *Ltd Avail*
$37,795
Lone Star 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$37,795
Lone Star Silver 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$37,795
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$37,795
Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$37,795
HFE 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
$37,895
Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$38,795
Night 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$38,795
Big Horn 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
$38,845
SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
$38,845
Harvest 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$38,845
Lone Star 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
$38,845
Sport 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box
$39,095
Night 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box
$39,095
Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$39,795
Lone Star 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$39,795
Lone Star Silver 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$39,795
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$39,795
Harvest 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$39,795
Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
$40,345
Sport 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box *Ltd Avail*
$40,995
Night 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box *Ltd Avail*
$40,995
Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$41,395
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$41,395
Lone Star 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$41,395
Harvest 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box *Ltd Avail*
$41,395
Lone Star Silver 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$41,395
Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$42,345
Sport 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$42,395
Night 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$42,395
Night 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$42,995
Sport 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$42,995
Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$43,395
Harvest 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$43,395
Lone Star Silver 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$43,395
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$43,395
Lone Star 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$43,395
Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
$43,845
Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$44,245
Night 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box *Ltd Avail*
$44,595
Sport 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box *Ltd Avail*
$44,595
Rebel 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$45,495
Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$45,845
Sport 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$46,595
Night 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$46,595
Rebel 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$47,595
Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$47,845
Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box *Ltd Avail*
$50,095
Limited 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box *Ltd Avail*
$50,095
Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$50,395
Limited 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$50,395
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box *Ltd Avail*
$53,595
Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box *Ltd Avail*
$53,595
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$53,995
Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$53,995
$27,295
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2018 RAM 1500 Express

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Key specs

  • 2-door
  • 3 seats
  • 395.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 17 combined MPG
  • 229" length, 77.2" height
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Coca Cola Red

Interior
Black / Diesel Gray Interior

Packages

  • Trailer Tow Mirrors & Brake Group

    $480

    Starting MSRP

    • Folding Trailer Tow Mirrors

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Regular Gasoline V-8
MPG
15 City / 22 Hwy
Horsepower
395 hp
Seating Capacity
3

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
730
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160

Engine

Engine Type
Regular Gasoline V-8
Displacement
5.7 L/345
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
395 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
410 @ 3950
Transmission Options
8-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
15 City / 22 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A

Measurements

Ground to Top of Load Floor
35 in
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
50 in
Overhang, Front
N/A
Height, Overall
74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
79 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
66 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
98 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
9 in
Ground Clearance, Front
9 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
20 in
Tailgate Width
60 in
Cargo Volume
75 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
Length, Overall
231 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
N/A
Wheelbase
140 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
N/A
Second Head Room
N/A
Front Hip Room
63 in
Front Shoulder Room
66 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
Front Head Room
40 in
Passenger Capacity
3

Safety

Stability Control
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
45 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion

Suspension

Axle Type - Rear
Rigid Axle
Axle Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Short And Long Arm

Tires & Wheels

Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Styled Steel
Front Wheel Material
Styled Steel
Spare Wheel Size
Full-Size in
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
17 X 7 in
Spare Tire Size
Full-Size
Rear Tire Size
P265/70SR17
Front Tire Size
P265/70SR17

Weight & Capacity

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
6,600 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Curb Weight
4,897 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
7,600 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
8,540 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
32 gal
Gross Combined Wt Rating
13,800 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
8,540 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
854 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
4,898 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,854 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,043 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
4,897 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,703 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,703 lbs

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