2008 - 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 8.0L Specifications

2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Specifications

General

Basics
Vehicle Type 2/4DR Truck
BASE MSRP(US) $24,195.00
Warranty 3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Power / Horsepower 300 HP @ 4100 rpm
Torque 450 ft-lb @ 2400 rpm
MPG (Economy) 12 city / 16 highway
Curb Weight 5,032 to 5,893 lbs
Engine:
Engine Type V10 8.0L
Cylinders 10 cylinders
Fuel Type Gasoline
Valve Configuration OHV
Displacement (ci/cc) 488 / 8000
Power / Horsepower 300 HP @ 4100 rpm
Torque 450 ft-lb @ 2400 rpm
Engine Oil Capacity 6 quarts
Recommended Oil 10W-30
Transmission:  
Transmission Type 4-speed Automatic
Number Of Speeds 4
Wheels & Tires:  
Tire Size LT245/75R16
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type Dual Disc Brakes
Technical Specifications:  
Length 224.1 in.
Fuel Capacity 34.0 Gallons
Total Seating 3 to 5 people
Drive Line:  
Driveline Type RWD/AWD
Number Of Driveline Modes 2
Lights:  
Headlight Bulb 9007

Dimensions

Measurements:
Overall Length 224.1 inches
Overall Width 79.3 inches
Overall Height 77.2 inches
Wheelbase 138.7 inches
Ground Clearance 8.6 inches
Weights:
Curb Weight 5,032 to 5,893 lbs
Tongue Hitch Weight 0 lbs
Max Towing Capacity 0 lbs

Chassis

Suspension:
Front Suspension Type MacPherson Strut
Front Damper Double Tube
Rear Suspension Type Multi-Link Coil Springs
Rear Damper Double Tube
Tires and Wheels:
Front Tire Size LT245/75R16
Rear Tire Size LT245/75R16
Front Rim Size 16"
Rear Rim Size 16"
Brakes:
Front Brake Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Dual Disc Brakes
Fuel Tank:
Fuel Tank Capacity 34.0 Gallons
Fuel Type Regular Unleaded Gasoline

Engine

Engine:
Cylinder Arrangement V10
Displacement 488 ci / 8,000 cc
Compression Ratio 8.4 : 1
Power / Horsepower 300 HP @ 4100 rpm
Torque 450 ft-lb @ 2400 rpm
Valve Train OHV
Number of Valves 20

Drivetrain

Transmission:
Transmission Type 4-Speed Automatic
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.92:1
2nd 1.56:1
3rd 1.00:1
4th 0.70:1
Reverse 2.38:1