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1998 Ram 3500 Base Long Bed Regular Cab Pickup Specs

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1998 Ram 3500 Base Long Bed Regular Cab Pickup Specs

1998 Ram 3500 Base Long Bed Regular Cab Pickup Performance Hide
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Auxiliary transmission cooler
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5,896 cc 5.9 liters 8 V front longitudinal engine with 101.6 mm bore, 90.9 mm stroke, 8.9 compression ratio, cast iron block, cast iron head, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
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Unleaded fuel
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Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 13.8
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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132 liter fuel tank
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Heavy duty alternator
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Heavy duty battery
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Heavy duty engine cooling system
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Power: 183 kW , 245 HP @ 4,000 rpm; 335 ft lb , 454 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
1998 Ram 3500 Base Long Bed Regular Cab Pickup Handling & Brakes Hide
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ABS
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3.54:1 axle ratio
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Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
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Dual rear wheels
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Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
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Trailing arm front suspension rigid with coil springs , beam rear suspension rigid with leaf springs
1998 Ram 3500 Base Long Bed Regular Cab Pickup Exterior Hide
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Front and rear chrome bumpers
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Coefficient of drag: 0.44
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Driver and passenger power heated black door mirrors
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External dimensions: overall length (mm): 5,591, overall width (mm): 2,383, overall height (mm): 1,966, ground clearance (mm): 211, wheelbase (mm): 3,421, front track (mm): 1,773, rear track (mm): 1,854 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 13,777
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Mechanical foldable mirrors
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Conventional lens halogen bulb single headlights
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Black paint , gloss paint , pearl paint
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Step side pickup bed
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Fixed rear window
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Rear step
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Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
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Underbody protection for transfer case
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Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 4,763, curb weight (kg) 2,590, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 4,173, front axle weight (kg) 2,200, rear axle weight (kg) 3,402 and max legal load (kg) 2,101
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Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
1998 Ram 3500 Base Long Bed Regular Cab Pickup Interior Hide
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Fixed mast antenna
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Front ashtray
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Stereo manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM
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Cargo area dimensions: length (mm): 2,596, front width (mm): 1,631 and width between arches (mm): 1,270
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Cargo area light
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Rear cargo doors
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Front seats cigar lighter
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Clearance lights
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Digital clock
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Courtesy lights
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Front seats cup holders
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Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
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Floor covering: plastic/rubber in passenger compartment
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Driver and passenger front airbag
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Split bench seat , split bench seat , split bench seat
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3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat , 3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on passenger seat , lap static front seat belts on center seat
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Glove compartment
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Two head restraints on front seats
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Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 1,021, front hip room (mm): 1,666, front leg room (mm): 1,041 and front shoulder room (mm): 1,676
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Power steering
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Rear view mirror
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Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
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Seating: three seats
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Service interval indicator
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Four speakers
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Plastic steering wheel
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Ventilation system with four fan speeds
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