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2003 Chevrolet Silverado Ss Dodge Ram 1500 Slt Hemi Pickup Front

Road Test: 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Hemi vs. Chevrolet Silverado SS

2003 Chevrolet Silverado SS2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Hemi
POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
Drivetrain layoutFront engine, awdFront engine, rwd
Engine typeV-8, iron block/alum headsV-8, iron block/alum heads
Valve gearOHV, 2 valves/cylOHV, 2 valves/cyl
Bore x stroke, in/mm4.00x3.62 / 101.6x92.03.92x3.58 / 99.5x90.9
Displacement, ci/cc364.1 / 5967345.0 / 5654
Compression ratio10.0:19.6:1
Max horsepower @ rpm345 @ 5200345 @ 5400
Max torque @ rpm380 @ 4000375 @ 4200
Transmission4-speed automatic5-speed automatic
Axle/final drive ratio4.10:1 / 2.87:13.92:1 / 2.62:1
Suspension, front; rearUpper/lower control arms, torsion bars, anti-roll bar; live axle, leaf springsUpper/lower control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; live axle, leaf springs, anti-roll bar
Brakes, f;r12.0-in disc; 12.8-in disc, ABS13.2-in disc; 13.8-in disc, ABS
Wheels20 x 8.5-in cast alum20 x 9.0-in cast alum
Tires275/55R-20 Goodyear Eagle LS275/55R-20 Goodyear Eagle LS
DIMENSIONS
Seating cap53
Wheelbase, in143.5120.5
Track, f/r, in65.0 / 66.068.0 / 67.4
Length, in227.6207.7
Width, in81.579.9
Height, in72.274.4
Turning circle, ft37.439.6
Headroom, f/r, in41.0 / 38.440.9 / na
Legroom, f/r, in41.3 / 33.741.0 / na
Shoulder room, f/r, in65.2 / 66.367.0 / na
Curb weight, lb53004800
Payload capacity, lb14901750
Towing capacity, lb75009200
GVWR, lb64006550
GCWR, lb78908300
Fuel capacity, gal26.026.0
TEST DATA
Acceleration, sec
0-30 mph2.12.3
0-40 mph3.23.4
0-50 mph4.85.0
0-60 mph6.66.8
0-70 mph8.68.8
0-80 mph12.112.0
0-90 mph15.415.8
0-100 mph20.220.9
1/4 mile, sec @ mph14.99 @ 89.0515.11 @ 89.06
Braking, 60-0 mph, ft119132
600-ft slalom, mph61.362.3
200-ft skidpad, lateral g0.770.80
Top-gear rpm @ 60 mph20001750
CONSUMER INFO
On sale in U.S.CurrentlyCurrently
Base price$39,995$22,040
Price as tested$40,010$27,820
AirbagsDual frontDual front
Basic warranty3 yrs/36,000 miles3 yrs/36,000 miles
Powertrain warranty3 yrs/36,000 miles7 yrs/70,000 miles
EPA mpg, city/hwy13/1714/18
Range, miles, city/hwy338/442364/468
Recommended fuelUnleaded premiumUnleaded premium


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