|
|
Reporting for Duty: A Look at the Bigger, Bolder, Tougher Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty
| 2010 Dodge Ram HD 2500/3500 | | General | | Location of final assembly | Saltillo, Mexico | | Body style | Full-size truck | | EPA size class | Standard pickup | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine RWD/4WD | | Airbags | Front, side, f/r curtain | | POWERTRAIN | | Engine | 90-degree V-8, cast iron block/alum heads | | Bore x stroke | 3.92 x 3.58 in | | Displacement | 343 ci/5.7L | | Compression ratio | 9.6:1 | | Valve gear | OHV, 2 valves/cyl | | SAE horsepower | 383 hp @ 5600 rpm | | SAE torque | 400 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | | Optional engine | Turbodiesel I-6, cast iron block/head | | Bore x stroke | 4.21 x 4.88 in | | Displacement | 408 ci/6.7L | | Compression ratio | 17.3:1 | | Valve gear | OHV, 4 valves/cyl | | SAE horsepower | 350 hp @ 3000 rpm | | SAE torque | 650 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | | Transmission | 545RFE auto (std w/5.7L) | | 1st | 3.00:1 | | 2nd | 1.67:1 (1.50:1 kickdown) | | 3rd | 1.00:1 | | 4th | 0.75:1 | | 5th | 0.67:1 | | Reverse | 3.00:1 | | Opt transmission | G56 manual (std w/6.7L) | | 1st | 5.94:1 | | 2nd | 3.28:1 | | 3rd | 1.98:1 | | 4th | 1.31:1 | | 5th | 1.00:1 | | 6th | 0.74:1 | | Reverse | 5.42:1 | | Opt transmission | 68RFE auto (opt w/6.7L) | | 1st | 3.23:1 | | 2nd | 1.84:1 | | 3rd | 1.41:1 | | 4th | 1.00:1 | | 5th | 0.82:1 | | 6th | 0.63:1 | | Reverse | 4.44:1 | | Axle ratios | 3.42:1, 3.73:1, 4.10:1, 4.56:1 | | Transfer case model | Lever NV271 std.; pushbutton NV273 | | Low-range ratio | 2.72:1 | | Recommended fuel | Midgrade regular/ULSD | | DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES | | Wheelbase | 140.5 in, 148.9 in, 160.0 in, 168.9 in | | Length | 231.0 in, 237.4 in, 248.4 in, 259.4 in | | Width | 79.1-96.2 in | | Height | 74.0 in, 78.1 in | | Track, f/r | 68.6/68.2 in, 75.8/75.8 in | | Ground clearance | 7.5-8.4 in | | Base curb weight | 5757-7714 lb | | Payload capacity | 1990-5040 lb | | GVWR | 8800-12,200 lb | | GCWR | 15,000-25,400 lb | | Towing capacity | 9000-18,500 lb | | Fuel capacity | 35.0 gal | | CHASSIS | | Construction | Ladder frame | | Suspension, f/r | Control arm, coil springs/live axle, leaf springs (RWD); Live axle, coil springs/live axle, leaf springs (4WD) | | Steering type | Rack and pinion (RWD); recirculating ball (4WD) | | Steering ratio | 15.4:1 (est) | | Turns, lock to lock | 3.0 (est) | | Turning circle | 45.1-47.6-50.7-53.2 ft (RWD), 41.6-43.9-46.9-49.2 ft (4WD) | | Brakes, f/r | Vented disc, vented disc | | Wheels | 7.5 x 17 in, 8.0 x 17 | | Tires | 245/70R17, 265/70R17, 285/70R17 (Power Wagon only), 235/80R17 (DRW) | | Load/speed rating | E | | EPA fuel economy (city/hwy) | N/R | | PRICE | | Base price range | $27,000-$50,000 (est) |
|
|