Quick Specs
Engine
Gas V8, 5.7L
EPA Class
No Data
Style Name
2WD Mega Cab 6.3 Ft Box Laramie
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
6
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
Crew Cab Pickup - Short Bed
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission w/OD, auxiliary transmission oil cooler
Dimensions
Weight Information
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
6010
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
8800
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
3284
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
4750
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
15000
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
2768
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room (in)
40.8
Second Leg Room (in)
44.2
Front Hip Room (in)
64.9
Front Leg Room (in)
41.0
Second Shoulder Room (in)
66.5
Passenger Capacity
6
Second Head Room (in)
40.5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
67.0
Second Hip Room (in)
64.4
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in)
247.9
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)
163.1
Frame Width, Rear (in)
41.8
Overhang, Front (in)
39.3
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
33.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
80.0
Cab to Axle (in)
36.9
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
7.8
Wheelbase (in)
160.5
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)
47.9
Ground to Top of Frame (in)
- TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
75.0
Cab to End of Frame (in)
- TBD -
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
7.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)
66.4
Cargo Volume (ft³)
57.5
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
20.2
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)
65.1
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)
72.2
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)
76.3
Tailgate Width (in)
60.6
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
51.0
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA
Fuel Tank Location
Inboard Frame Rails
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
34
Aux Fuel Tank Location
NA
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
NA
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
NA
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Type
Gas V8
Engine Oil Cooler
NA
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
330 @ 4800
Displacement
5.7L/345
Engine Order Code
EZA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
375 @ 4200
Fuel System
MPFI
Transmission
Transfer Case Power Take Off
NA
Trans Order Code
DGQ
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67-1.50
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67
Trans PTO Access
NA
Trans Type
5
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Transfer Case Model
NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75
Trans Power Take Off
NA
Brakes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.9 x 1.18
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Brake Type
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.9 x 1.39
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
- TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
- TBD -
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
52.5
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
TT3
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
3195
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
- TBD -
Rear Tire Size
LT265/70R17E
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
657
Spare Tire Order Code
TBB
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
3195
Front Tire Order Code
TT3
Spare Tire Size
LT265/70R17E
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
657
Front Tire Size
LT265/70R17E
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD -
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8.0
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Leaf
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
5200
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Axle Type - Front
Hypoid
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.73
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
NA
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
6200
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Coil
Axle Type - Rear
Full-floating
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
NA
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA
Safety Features
Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver
Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger
Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off)
No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front
No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
No
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
No
Traction Control
No
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
Yes
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
No
Other Features
Pwr 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes
"Next Generation" front airbags
Front height adjustable shoulder belts
Dual note horn
"Next Generation" front airbags
Front height adjustable shoulder belts
Dual note horn
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
36,000
Basic Years
3
Corrosion Miles/km
Unlimited
Corrosion Years
3
Drivetrain Miles/km
100,000
Drivetrain Years
5
Emissions Miles/km
24,000
Emissions Years
2
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
36,000
Roadside Assistance Years
3
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
16.2
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
136
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
750
Maximum Alternator Watts
1904
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
8700
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
8800
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
2175
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
880
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