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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup Specs

When you buy a new vehicle, you want to know everything about the car, everything that comes standard with it and what the options are. View all of the specs for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup such as the 12 mpg in the city and 16 mpg on the highway and compare them with similar vehicles to find the right car for you.
2008 Dodge Ram 1500
MSRP Range:$22,150 - $26,705  |  Show Me Dealer Pricing
Fuel Economy: 12 city / 16 hwy mpg; 16 city / 19 hwy mpg; 13 city / 17 hwy mpg
Transmissions: 5 Speed Automatic; 6 Speed Manual; 4 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Four Wheel Drive; Rear Wheel Drive
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  Ram 1500 SLT Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup Performance Specs  
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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
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Unleaded fuel 87
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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26.0 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 21.6
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Power: 231 kW , 310 HP SAE @ 5,650 rpm; 330 ft lb , 447 Nm @ 3,950 rpm
  Ram 1500 SLT Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup Handling Specs  
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Rear-wheel ABS
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3.550:1 axle ratio
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Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
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Immobilizer
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Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
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Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and torsion springs, beam rear suspension rigid with leaf springs
  Ram 1500 SLT Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup Exterior Specs  
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Black front and rear bumpers
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Driver and passenger externally adjustable black door mirrors
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External dimensions: overall length (inches): 207.7, overall width (inches): 79.5, overall height (inches): 75.5, ground clearance (inches): 7.3, wheelbase (inches): 120.5, front track (inches): 68.0, rear track (inches): 67.9 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 39.6
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Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
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Pearl paint
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Straight side pickup bed
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Fixed rear window
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Rear platform step
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Tinted glass on cabin and rear
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Trailer towing preparation
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Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 6,350, curb weight (lbs) 4,899, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 4,450 and max payload (lbs) 1,450
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Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe
  Ram 1500 SLT Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup Interior Specs  
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12v power outlet: front and 1
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Air conditioning
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Fixed mast antenna
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Front ashtray
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Audio system with AM/FM and CD player
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Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 76.3, front width (inches): 70.2, width between arches (inches): 51.0, height (inches): 20.2 and loading floor height (inches): 34.4
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Cargo area light
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Rear tailgate cargo doors
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Front seats cigar lighter
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Clock
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Full dashboard console with open storage box, partial floor console
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Delayed/fade courtesy lights
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Front seats cup holders fixed
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Door ajar warning
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Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
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Floor covering: plastic/rubber in passenger compartment
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Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant switch off and multi-stage deployment
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40/20/40 split driver, passenger and center seat
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Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat with pre-tensioners, height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on passenger seat with pre-tensioners, 3-point reel front seat belts on center seat
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Front seat center armrest
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Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats
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Headlight control with time delay switch-off
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Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.9, front hip room (inches): 64.9, front leg room (inches): 41.0 and front shoulder room (inches): 67.1
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Low tire pressure indicator
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Power steering
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Rear view mirror
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Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
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Seating: three seats
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Four speaker(s)
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Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment
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Tachometer
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Ventilation system
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