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First Test: 2009 Dodge Ram Sport R/T
| 2009 DODGE RAM SPORT R/T | | POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, RWD | | Engine type | 90 V-8, iron block/alum heads | | Valvetrain | OHV 16-valves/cyl | | Displacement | 345.0 cu in/5654 cc | | Compression ratio | 10.5:1 | | Power (SAE net) | 390 hp @ 5600 rpm | | Torque (SAE net) | 407 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | | Redline | 5800 rpm | | Weight to power | 12.3 lb/hp | | Transmission | 5-speed automatic | | Axle/final-drive ratios | 4.10:1/2.75:1 | | Suspension, front; rear | Control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; live axle, coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Steering ratio | 19.1:1 | | Turns lock-to-lock | 3.6 | | Brakes, f;r | 13.2-in vented discs; | | 13.8-in discs, ABS | | | Wheels 9.0 x 20-in, cast aluminum | | Tires | 275/60R20 114S M+S Goodyear Wrangler HP | | DIMENSIONS | | | Wheelbase | 120.0 in | | Track, f/r | 68.0/67.5 in | | Length x width x height | 209.0 x 79.4 x 73.4 in | | Turning circle | 39.3 ft | | Curb weight | 4779 lb | | Weight dist, f/r | 57/43% | | Seating capacity | 2 | | Headroom | 40.8 in | | Legroom | 41.0 in | | Shoulder room | 66.0 in | | Pickup box L x W x H | 76.3 x 66.4 x 20.1 in | | Width bet. wheelhouses | 51.0 in | | TEST DATA | | Acceleration to mph | | 0-30 | 1.9 sec | | 0-40 | 2.8 | | 0-50 | 4.2 | | 0-60 | 5.7 | | 0-70 | 7.4 | | 0-80 | 9.9 | | 0-90 | 13.2 | | 0-100 | 16.8 | | Passing, 45-65 mph | 3.1 | | Quarter mile | 14.4 sec @ 93.4 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 135 ft | | Lateral acceleration | 0.75 g (avg) | | MT figure eight | 28.2 sec @ 0.61 g (avg) | | Top-gear revs @ 60 mph 5700 rpm | | CONSUMER INFO | | | Base price | $26,365 | | Price as tested | $33,765 | | Stability/traction control | Yes/yes | | Airbags | Dual front, side-curtain | | Basic warranty | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Fuel capacity | 26.0 gal | | EPA city/hwy econ | 13/19 mpg | | CO2 emissions | 1.28 lb/mile | | Recommended fuel | Unleaded midgrade |
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