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2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Base Short Bed Crew Cab Pickup

The new Ram 2500 Base Short Bed Crew Cab Pickup is offered with a L6 engine, Rear Wheel Drive drivetrain, and 6 Speed Automatic 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 2500
Engines: 6.7L L6; 5.7L V8
Transmissions: 6 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive; Four Wheel Drive
Power: 345 HP
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2008 Ram 2500 Base Short Bed Crew Cab Pickup Specs

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2008 Ram 2500 Base Short Bed Crew Cab Pickup Performance Hide
Auxiliary transmission cooler
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 EZA
Unleaded fuel 89
Multi-point injection fuel system
34.0 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 28.3
Power: 257 kW , 345 HP SAE @ 5,400 rpm; 375 ft lb , 508 Nm @ 4,200 rpm

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