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2012 Ram 1500
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2012 Ram 1500
MSRP $26,770 - $52,665
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2011 Ram 1500
MSRP $26,495 - $51,415
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V8 Gas V6
Gas V8 Gas V6
Displacement
5.7L/345 4.7L/287 3.7L/226
5.7L/345 4.7L/287 3.7L/226
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
390 hp @ 5600 rpm 310 hp @ 5650 rpm 215 hp @ 5200 rpm
390 hp @ 5600 rpm 310 hp @ 5650 rpm 215 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque
407 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 330 ft-lb @ 3950 rpm 235 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
407 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 330 ft-lb @ 3950 rpm 235 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,497 - 2,268 kg
1,565 - 2,268 kg
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
150 - 227 kg
156 - 227 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,497 - 4,740 kg
1,565 - 4,717 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
225 - 711 kg
235 - 708 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,565 - 4,128 kg
1,565 - 4,128 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
391 - 1,032 kg
391 - 1,032 kg
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
N/A
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission HD transmission oil cooler 4-speed VLP automatic transmission (REQ: EKG Engine) Aux transmission oil cooler
5-speed automatic transmission HD transmission oil cooler 4-speed VLP automatic transmission (REQ: EKG Engine) Aux transmission oil cooler
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Flex Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
15.0 - 15.8 L/100 km
14.8 - 16.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
10.0 - 10.8 L/100 km
10.0 - 11.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
10.0 - 15.8 L/100 km
10.0 - 16.3 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
98.0 - 121.0 L
98.0 - 121.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Running Boards/Side Steps
Standard
Standard
Power Retractable Running Boards
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
2 - 6
2 - 6
Front Head Room
1,024 - 1,041 mm
1,024 - 1,041 mm
Front Leg Room
1,041 mm
1,041 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,676 mm
1,676 mm
Rear Head Room
1,008 - 1,013 mm
1,008 - 1,013 mm
Rear Leg Room
881 - 1,024 mm
881 - 1,024 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,669 mm
1,669 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,061 - 3,569 mm
3,061 - 3,569 mm
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
2,017 mm
2,017 mm
Height, Overall
1,890 - 1,923 mm
1,890 - 1,923 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Front Tire Size
P265/70R17 LT275/70R17C P275/60R20 285/45R22
P275/60R20 P265/70R17 LT275/70R17C 285/45R22
Rear Tire Size
P265/70R17 LT275/70R17C P275/60R20 285/45R22
P275/60R20 p265/70R17 LT275/70R17C 285/45R22
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Stepside Pickup Box
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Liner
Standard
Standard
Canopy
Not Available
Not Available
Pickup Bed Tonneau Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Standard
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