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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup

The new Ram 1500 Base Short Bed Regular 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 Reg 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: Rear Wheel Drive; Four Wheel Drive
Power: 310 HP; 215 HP
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2008 Ram 1500 Base Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup Specs

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2008 Ram 1500 Base Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup Performance Hide
4,701 cc 4.7 liters V 8 front engine with 93.0 mm bore, 86.5 mm stroke, 9.0 compression ratio, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder EVE
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
26.0 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 21.6
Power: 231 kW , 310 HP SAE @ 5,650 rpm; 330 ft lb , 447 Nm @ 3,950 rpm

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