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2012 Ram 1500 Big Horn 2WD Quad Cab 140.5
Trim Info:
Rear Wheel Drive, Quad Cab 6.3' Bed
14 (2011) mpg city / 20 mpg hwy
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14 (2011) mpg city / 20 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications
Technical Data
Body Style:
Quad Cab 6.3' Bed
Drivetrain:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity:
6
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
14 (2011)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
20
Engine Type:
Gas/Ethanol V8
Displacement:
4.7L/287
Fuel System:
Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
310 @ 5650
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
330 @ 3950
Trans Description Cont.:
Automatic
Front Tire Size:
P275/60R20
Rear Tire Size:
P275/60R20
Spare Tire Size:
Full-Size
Front Wheel Size (in):
20 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Size (in):
20 x 8.0
Front Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
13.8 x 0.87
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
26
Wheelbase (in):
140.5
Advanced Technical Data
Body Code:
140.5" WB
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):
3700
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):
3900
Curb Weight - Front (lbs):
2938
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):
2169
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):
6700
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):
16
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):
14000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
8700
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
1305
Engine Order Code:
EVE
Trans Order Code:
DG1
Trans Type:
6
First Gear Ratio (:1):
3.00
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
1.67
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.50
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.75
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.67
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.00
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
730
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:
11.6 (2011)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
160
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
10.8
Frame Type:
Ladder type
Suspension Type - Front:
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear:
Multi-link coil
Axle Type - Rear:
Solid
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):
3700
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):
3900
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:
3.55
Front Tire Order Code:
TTJ
Rear Tire Order Code:
TTJ
Spare Tire Order Code:
TBS
Spare Wheel Size (in):
20 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:
Variable
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock:
3.3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
13.7
Brake Type:
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
13.2 x 1.10
Fuel Tank Location:
Inboard Frame Rails
Front Head Room (in):
41.0
Front Leg Room (in):
41.0
Front Shoulder Room (in):
66.0
Front Hip Room (in):
63.2
Second Head Room (in):
39.7
Second Leg Room (in):
34.7
Second Shoulder Room (in):
65.7
Second Hip Room (in):
62.9
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in):
229.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
79.4
Height, Overall (in):
75.1
Overhang, Front (in):
40.0
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in):
48.4
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in):
143.7
Cab to Axle (in):
36.9
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):
34.6
Ground Clearance, Front (in):
9.0
Ground Clearance, Rear (in):
9.0
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in):
76.3
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in):
66.4
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in):
66.4
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):
51.0
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):
20.1
Tailgate Width (in):
60.4
Cargo Volume (ft³):
57.5
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³):
61.1
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