2008 Dodge Ram 1500: Technical Specifications

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 

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  • MSRP: $21,485 -$40,685
  • Invoice: $19,157 -$35,854

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Learn the technical specifications of the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. Get interior, exterior and engine specifications for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500.

Engine Specifications

  sohc V61 sohc V82 ohv V83
Size, liters/cu. in. 3.7/226 4.7/287 5.7/345
Horsepower @ rpm. 215 @ 5200 310 @ 5650 345 @ 5400
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. 235 @ 4000 330 @ 3950 375 @ 4200
Availability Standard Standard Standard
EPA City / highway mpg      
6-speed manual 16/21 14/19 4 --/--
4-speed automatic 15/21 --/-- --/--
5-speed automatic --/-- 14/19 5 14/18 6
1. 2WD ST exc. Quad Cab long bed. 2. 2WD ST Quad Cab long bed, SLT, 4WD; opt. select ST models. 3. Mega Cab; opt. SLT, Laramie, select ST models. 4. 13/17 w/4WD. 5. 14/17 w/4WD. 6. 13/17 w/4WD. (Mega Cab NA. Mega Cab exceeds weight limit for EPA fuel-economy reporting.)
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft; dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders; V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Fuel Data

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 16 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 19 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 26 gal

Drivetrain Specifications

Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive

Interior Specifications

Front Headroom 40.8 in
Front Hiproom 65.0 in
Front Legroom 41.0 in
Front Shoulderroom 67.0 in
Passenger Capacity 3
Second Headroom N/A in
Second Hiproom N/A in
Second Legroom N/A in
Second Shoulderroom N/A in

Exterior Specifications

Height, Overall 73.8 in
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 41.5 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Wheelbase 120.5 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 79.6 in

Wheels

Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Material Steel

Tires

Front Tire Size P245/70R17
Rear Tire Size P245/70R17

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