2009 Dodge Ram 1500 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" SLT Performance Specs

Engine Details
Engine Oil Cooler Yes
Fuel System SMPI
Displacement 4.7L/287
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 330 @ 3950
Engine Type Gas/Ethanol V8
Engine Order Code EVE
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 310 @ 5650
Transmission Details
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High NA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Type 5
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.75
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.67
Trans Power Take Off NA
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Transfer Case Power Take Off NA
Trans PTO Access NA
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Trans Order Code DGQ
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Transfer Case Model NA
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.00
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.00
Clutch Size (in) NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.67
Brakes Details
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.9 x 0.86
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.2 x 1.10
Steering Details
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center - TBD -
Steering Type Pwr rack & pinion
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock - TBD -
Tires Details
Rear Tire Size P245/70R17
Rear Tire Order Code TSB
Front Tire Capacity (lbs) - TBD -
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) - TBD -
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front - TBD -
Spare Tire Order Code TBB
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) - TBD -
Front Tire Order Code TSB
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear - TBD -
Front Tire Size P245/70R17
Spare Tire Size Full-Size
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare - TBD -
Wheels Details
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) 17 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.0
Suspension Details
Axle Type - Front NA
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) 3700
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA
Axle Type - Rear Semi-floating
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) 3900
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear 3.55
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-link coil

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As this review is written, the 2009 Ford F-150 has yet to be released. The new Ford should prove to be a strong competitor given what we already know. The GM Silverado/Sierra twins could now be considered "old" in this group, and now occupy third place in this tightly spaced group given the Dodge's high level of refinement and clever packaging options like the Ram Box. Toyota continues to find its way with the Tundra, but their big truck doesn't compare well against the Dodge especially when it comes to ride, handling, and isolation of the cab. The Nissan Titan brings up the rear of this group, a position it owns by offering the oldest truck in this group with the fewest number of derivations. Nissan has already announced that a new Titan is in the works, and will be jointly developed with Chrysler and based off of the new Ram.

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Comments (3 total)

  1. By fede #1, Posted: 5/14/2009

    at last!

    Coil Springs! At last someone at Detroit realized this. Half ton pickup trucks are driven UNLADEN most of the time. After 30 years reading test drives complaining about the "tough ride" on all pickup trucks someone decided to actually CHANGE from springs to coils. Congratulations Dodge. Looks awesome.

  2. By floriroxana68 #2, Posted: 10/10/2009

    a new concept:
    http://www.autoshortnews.com/dodge-caliber-srt4-knew-ye/

  3. By  Cheap used cars #4, Posted: 11/12/2009

    Simple. All of the new Dodge trucks come equipped with Truck Meatballz.

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