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2021 Ram 1500
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2021 Ram 1500
MSRP $45,915 - $97,865
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2021 Ram 1500 Classic
MSRP $37,190 - $54,390
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Mechanical
Engine
Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-8 Regular Unleaded V-8 Gas/Electric V-6 Gas/Electric V-8 Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6
Regular Unleaded V-8 Regular Unleaded V-6
Displacement
6.2 L/376 5.7 L/345 3.6 L/220 3.0 L/182
5.7 L/345 3.6 L/220
Fuel System
Sequential MPI Diesel Direct Injection
Sequential MPI
Horsepower
702 hp @ 6100 rpm 395 hp @ 5600 rpm 305 hp @ 6400 rpm 260 hp @ 3600 rpm
395 hp @ 5600 rpm 305 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque
650 ft-lb @ 4800 rpm 410 ft-lb @ 3950 rpm 269 ft-lb @ 4800 rpm 480 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm
410 ft-lb @ 3950 rpm 269 ft-lb @ 4175 rpm
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,268 kg
1,973 - 2,268 kg
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
227 kg
197 - 227 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,853 - 5,284 kg
1,973 - 4,835 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
285 - 528 kg
197 - 484 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
2,853 - 5,284 kg
1,973 - 4,835 kg
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
8-Speed TorqueFlite Automatic 8-Speed Automatic (DFT) 8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic -inc: Active Grille Shutters, Electronic Shift, Black Rotary Shifter 8-Speed Automatic 8-Speed Automatic -inc: Active Grille Shutters 8-Speed TorqueFlite Automatic 8-Speed Automatic -inc: Active Grille Shutters, Black Rotary Shifter, Electronic Shift 8-Speed TorqueFlite Automatic (DFD) 8-Speed TorqueFlite Automatic (DFK) -inc: Active Grille Shutters, Electronic Shift
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Diesel
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
11.1 - 22.4 L/100 km
13.9 - 16.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
8.0 - 16.5 L/100 km
9.6 - 11.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
8.0 - 22.4 L/100 km
9.6 - 16.2 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
87.1 - 124.9 L
98.4 - 121.1 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
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Standard
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Optional
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Optional
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Optional
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Running Boards/Side Steps
Standard
Standard
Power Retractable Running Boards
Standard
Optional
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5 - 6
2 - 6
Front Head Room
1,039 mm
1,013 - 1,041 mm
Front Leg Room
1,039 mm
1,041 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,676 mm
1,676 mm
Rear Head Room
996 - 1,011 mm
1,008 - 1,013 mm
Rear Leg Room
904 - 1,148 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
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,569 - 3,899 mm
3,048 - 3,785 mm
Length, Overall
5,814 - 6,142 mm
5,309 - 6,043 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
2,085 - 2,235 mm
2,017 mm
Height, Overall
1,966 - 2,055 mm
1,890 - 1,974 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,167 - 2,901 kg
2,049 - 2,515 kg
Front Tire Size
LT325/65RR18 P275/55TR20 P275/65SR18 LT275/65SR18 P275/60TR20 P285/45HR22 LT275/70RR18 P275/65TR18
P275/60SR20 P265/70SR17 LT265/70SR17
Rear Tire Size
LT325/65RR18 P275/55TR20 P275/65SR18 LT275/65SR18 P275/60TR20 P285/45HR22 LT275/70RR18 P275/65TR18
P275/60SR20 P265/70SR17 LT265/70SR17
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
Standard
Standard
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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