2009 - 2018 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L Specifications

2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Specifications

General

Basics
Vehicle Type2/4DR Truck
BASE MSRP(US)$32,945.00
Warranty3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Power / Horsepower390 HP @ 5600 rpm
Torque407 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
MPG (Economy)13 city / 18 highway
Curb Weight4,525 to 5,612 lbs
Engine:
Engine TypeV8 5.7L
Cylinders8 cylinders
Fuel TypeGasoline
Valve ConfigurationOHV
Displacement (ci/cc)345 / 5700
Power / Horsepower390 HP @ 5600 rpm
Torque407 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Engine Oil Capacity6 quarts
Recommended Oil5W-20
Transmission:  
Transmission Type5-speed Automatic
Number Of Speeds5
Wheels & Tires:  
Tire SizeP265/70R17
Brakes:  
Front Brake TypeDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake TypeDual Disc Brakes
Technical Specifications:  
Length231.0 in.
Fuel Capacity32.0 Gallons
Total Seating3 to 5 people
Drive Line:  
Driveline TypeRWD/AWD
Number Of Driveline Modes2
Lights:  
Headlight Bulb9007

Dimensions

Measurements:
Overall Length231.0 inches
Overall Width79.4 inches
Overall Height73.3 inches
Wheelbase140.5 inches
Ground Clearance9.0 inches
Weights:
Curb Weight4,525 to 5,612 lbs
Tongue Hitch Weight0 lbs
Max Towing Capacity0 lbs

Chassis

Suspension:
Front Suspension TypeMacPherson Strut
Front DamperDouble Tube
Rear Suspension TypeMulti-Link Coil Springs
Rear DamperDouble Tube
Tires and Wheels:
Front Tire SizeP265/70R17
Rear Tire SizeP265/70R17
Front Rim Size17"
Rear Rim Size17"
Brakes:
Front BrakeDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear BrakeDual Disc Brakes
Fuel Tank:
Fuel Tank Capacity32.0 Gallons
Fuel TypeRegular Unleaded Gasoline

Engine

Engine:
Cylinder ArrangementV8
Displacement345 ci / 5,700 cc
Compression Ratio9.6 : 1
Power / Horsepower390 HP @ 5600 rpm
Torque407 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Valve TrainOHV
Number of Valves32

Drivetrain

Transmission:
Transmission Type5-Speed Automatic
Gear Ratios: 1st3.00:1
2nd1.67:1
3rd1.00:1
4th0.75:1
5th0.67:1
Reverse3.00:1