2012 Ram 1500 Specifications

2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Big Horn
MSRP based on 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Big Horn
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 14 mpg City/20 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V8, 5.7L
EPA Class No Data
Style Name 2WD Crew Cab 5.7 Ft Box Big Horn
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 6
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style Crew Cab Pickup - Short Bed
Transmission 6-speed automatic transmission
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Dimensions

Weight Information
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) 3900
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) 6800
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2954
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) 3700
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 14000
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 2216
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room (in) 41.0
Second Leg Room (in) 40.3
Front Hip Room (in) 63.2
Front Leg Room (in) 41.0
Second Shoulder Room (in) 65.7
Passenger Capacity 6
Second Head Room (in) 39.9
Front Shoulder Room (in) 66.0
Second Hip Room (in) 63.2
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) 229.0
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in) 152.6
Frame Width, Rear (in) - TBD -
Overhang, Front (in) 40.0
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) 34.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 79.4
Cab to Axle (in) 28.0
Ground Clearance, Front (in) 9.6
Wheelbase (in) 140.5
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in) 48.4
Ground to Top of Frame (in) - TBD -
Height, Overall (in) 75.1
Cab to End of Frame (in) - TBD -
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 9.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in) 66.4
Cargo Volume (ft³) 50.3
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) 20.0
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in) 66.4
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³) 52.4
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in) 67.4
Tailgate Width (in) 60.4
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) 26.0
Aux Fuel Tank Location NA
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 20
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 16

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Type Gas V8
Engine Oil Cooler NA
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 390 @ 5600
Displacement 5.7L/345
Engine Order Code EZH
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 407 @ 4000
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission
Trans Order Code DG1
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.67
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High NA
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.75
Trans PTO Access NA
Trans Type 6
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.50
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) 0.67
Transfer Case Model NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Trans Power Take Off NA
Transfer Case Power Take Off NA
Brakes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.8 x 0.9
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) 13.2 x 1.1
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center Variable
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock 17.9
Steering Type Pwr rack & pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 44.9
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code TTJ
Front Tire Capacity (lbs) - TBD -
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare - TBD -
Rear Tire Size P275/60R20
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front - TBD -
Spare Tire Order Code TBS
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) - TBD -
Front Tire Order Code TTJ
Spare Tire Size Full-Size
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear - TBD -
Front Tire Size P275/60R20
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) - TBD -
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in) 20 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) 20 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in) 20 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-link coil
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) 3700
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Axle Type - Front NA
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear 3.55
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) - TBD -
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) 3900
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Axle Type - Rear Solid
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) - TBD -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -

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 Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear Yes
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features Electronic stability control
Driver/front passenger multistage airbags
Front seat side-impact airbags
Front/rear side curtain airbags
Front seat belt height adjusters
Child safety door locks
Tire pressure monitor w/display
Dual note horn

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km 100,000
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 100,000
Drivetrain Years 5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 36,000
Roadside Assistance Years 3

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 14.0
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) NA
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 160
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 730
Maximum Alternator Watts - TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 500
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 8650
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 5000
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 1298
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Compare 2012 Ram 1500 different trims:
2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Big Horn
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2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie
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MSRP
$33,220
MSRP
$30,740
MSRP
$40,370
MSRP
$43,275
Gas Mileage
14 mpg City / 20 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
14 mpg City / 20 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
14 mpg City / 20 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
14 mpg City / 20 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V8
Engine
Gas V8
Engine
Gas V8
Engine
Gas V8
Horsepower
390 @ 5600
Horsepower
390 @ 5600
Horsepower
390 @ 5600
Horsepower
390 @ 5600
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
6
Passenger Capacity
6
Passenger Capacity
6
Passenger Capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
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