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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base Short Bed Crew Cab Pickup

The new Ram 1500 Base Short Bed Crew Cab Pickup is offered with a V6 engine, Rear Wheel Drive drivetrain, and 6 Speed Manual transmission for 2008. Choose a category below to learn more about this Crew Cab Short at Truck Trend Magazine online.
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2008 Dodge Ram 1500
Engines: 4.7L V8; 5.7L V6; 3.7L V6
Transmissions: 5 Speed Automatic; 6 Speed Manual; 4 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Four Wheel Drive; Rear Wheel Drive
Power: 345 HP; 215 HP
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2008 Ram 1500 Base Short Bed Crew Cab Pickup Specs

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2008 Ram 1500 Base Short Bed Crew Cab Pickup Performance Hide
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Auxiliary transmission cooler
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5,654 cc 5.7 liters V 8 front engine with 99.5 mm bore, 90.9 mm stroke, 9.6 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder EZB
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Unleaded fuel 89
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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26.0 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 21.6
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Power: 257 kW , 345 HP SAE @ 5,400 rpm; 375 ft lb , 508 Nm @ 4,200 rpm

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