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Dodge RAM 2500 Quad Cab

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 Quad Cab

4-door 6-seater pickup truck, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 5654 cm3 / 345.0 cu in / 345.0 cu in, 257.0 kW / 344.6 hp / 344.6 hp @ 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm, 508.5 N·m / 375.0 lb·ft / 375.0 lb·ft @ 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, consumption 8.1 l/100km / 34.9 mpg-UK / 29.0 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)DodgeIssued from2008
ModelRAM 2500 Quad CabIssued until
SerieRAMNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerChrysler LLCCountryAR

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typepickup truckNumber of seats6
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)2464 l / 87.02 cu ft / 87.02 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)1340 l / 47.32 cu ft / 47.32 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length6350 mm / 250.0 in / 250.0 inTotal (curb) weight1691 kg / 3728 lb / 3728 lb
Width2030 mm / 79.9 in / 79.9 inDry weight
Height1880 mm / 74.0 in / 74.0 inLoad capacity1030 kg / 2271 lb / 2271 lb
Wheelbase4080 mm / 160.6 in / 160.6 inGross (max.) weight2721 kg / 5999 lb / 5999 lb
Track frontTowing weight5965 kg / 13151 lb / 13151 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance190 mm / 7.5 in / 7.5 inFuel capacity132 l / 29.0 UK gal / 34.9 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.56  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)3.24 m2 / 34.9 sq ft / 34.9 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injectionEngine displacement5654 cm3 / 345.0 cu in / 345.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio
SumpwetMax. output power257.0 kW / 344.6 hp / 344.6 hp at 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm
AspirationMax. torque508.5 N·m / 375.0 lb·ft / 375.0 lb·ft at 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)102.8 kW / 137.9 hp / 137.9 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output45.5 kW/l / 0.999 bhp/cu in / 0.999 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque89.9 N·m/l / 0.79 lb·ft/cu in / 0.79 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio207.0 kW/ton / 156.8 bhp/ton / 156.8 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)8.1 l/100km / 34.9 mpg-UK / 29.0 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions190 g/km / 305 g/mi / 305 g/mi (est.)
  Range1630 km / 1013 mi / 1013 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignment
SteeringSteering detailsTraction control
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle17.0 m / 55.8 ft / 55.8 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front265/70-R17Tyres rear265/70-R17
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter front312 mm / 12.3 in / 12.3 inBrake diameter rear320 mm / 12.6 in / 12.6 in
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Dodge RAM 2500 Quad Cab

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