2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Specifications

2WD Mega Cab 160.5" Laramie
MSRP based on 2WD Mega Cab 160.5" Laramie
 

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
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 3284
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) 4750
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 15000
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 2768
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) 6010
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) 8800
Interior Dimensions
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
Front Head Room (in) 40.8
Second Leg Room (in) 44.2
Front Hip Room (in) 64.9
Exterior Dimensions
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
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
Cargo Area Dimensions
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
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in) 66.4
Cargo Volume (ft³) 57.5
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) 20.2

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Location Inboard Frame Rails
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 34
Aux Fuel Tank Location NA
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) NA
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) NA
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) NA

Performance Specs

Engine
Displacement 5.7L/345
Engine Order Code EZA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 375 @ 4200
Fuel System MPFI
Engine Type Gas V8
Engine Oil Cooler NA
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 330 @ 4800
Transmission
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
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
Brakes
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
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.9 x 1.18
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock - TBD -
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 52.5
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Tires
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 -
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
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in) 17 x 8.0
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Suspension
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
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

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

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
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 136
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 750
Maximum Alternator Watts 1904
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) NA
Trailering
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
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 500
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 8700
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