2016 Ram 1500 Specifications

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

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 17 mpg City/25 mpg Hwy
Engine Regular Unleaded V-6, 3.6 L
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 Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic (845RE)

Dimensions

Weight Information
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) 6800
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2765
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) 3700
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 9850
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 2252
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) 3900
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in) 63.2
Front Leg Room (in) 41
Second Shoulder Room (in) 65.7
Passenger Capacity 6
Second Head Room (in) 39.9
Front Shoulder Room (in) 66
Second Hip Room (in) 63.2
Front Head Room (in) 41
Second Leg Room (in) 40.3
Exterior Dimensions
Overhang, Front (in) 40
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 7.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 79.4
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) 34.6
Wheelbase (in) 140
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in) 48.4
Height, Overall (in) 76.9
Ground Clearance, Front (in) 7.6
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) 229
Cab to Axle (in) 28
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) 20
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in) 66.4
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in) 67.4
Tailgate Width (in) 60.4
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 51
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in) 66.4
Cargo Volume (ft³) 50.3

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 26
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 25
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 17

Performance Specs

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 305 @ 6400
Displacement 3.6 L/220
Engine Order Code ERB
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 269 @ 4175
Fuel System Sequential MPI
Engine Type Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Oil Cooler Regular Duty
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.28
Transfer Case Power Take Off No
Trans Type 8
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 2.11
Trans PTO Access No
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.71
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) 0.84
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.67
Transfer Case Model None
Trans Order Code DFL
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 3.14
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.29
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.67
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line) 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake Type 4-Wheel Disc
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.2
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.8
Steering
Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 45.1
Tires
Rear Tire Size P275/60SR20
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear 636
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) 4728
Front Tire Order Code TTN
Spare Tire Size Full-Size
Front Tire Size P275/60SR20
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front 636
Rear Tire Order Code TTN
Front Tire Capacity (lbs) 4728
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) Full-Size
Front Wheel Size (in) 20 X 8
Spare Wheel Material Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 20 X 8
Suspension
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) 3700
Axle Type - Front Independent
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear 3.21
Suspension Type - Front Short And Long Arm
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) 3900
Axle Type - Rear Rigid Axle
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front 3.21

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 Yes
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera Yes
Stability Control Yes
Other Features Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Rear Child Safety Locks
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3...

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 100,000
Roadside Assistance Years 5

Other Specs

Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 160
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 730
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) 730
Trailering
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs) 4570
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 4570
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 4570
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 457
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 457
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