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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Manufacturer Dodge
Model Ram TRX4 Quad Cab
Base Price $32,695
Price as Tested $36,050
Options as Tested TRX4 Group
($1,145), 5.7L V-8 Hemi ($1,300)

ENGINE
Type V-8
Displacement (L/ci) 5.7/345
Bore & Stroke (in) 3.92x3.58
Compression Ratio 10.5:1
Fuel Req. (octane)/ Capacity (gal) 87/26
SAE Peak Horsepower 390 @ 5,600 rpm
SAE Peak Torque (lb-ft) 407 @ 4,000 rpm

TRANSMISSION
Type Five-speed manual
Model 545RFE
Ratios First: 3.00:1;
Second: 1.67:1 (1.50:1 downshifts);
Third: 1.00:1; Fourth: 0.75:1; Fifth:
0.67:1; Reverse: 3.67:1

TRANSFER CASE
Type Two-speed, part-time
Model NVG243
Low-Range Ratio 2.72:1
Center Locking Differential Yes

AXLES
Front Type 205mm ring gear IFS
Front Diff Open
Rear Type 9.25-inch beam
Rear Diff Limited-slip
Hubs N/A, axle disconnect
Ratio 3.92:1
Traction Aid Brake controlled

SUSPENSION
Front IFS with upper andlower control arms, coil spring over shock, stabilizer bar
Rear Solid axle, five-link with trackbar, coil springs, stabilizer bar

STEERING
Type Power-assistedrack-and-pinion
Lock-to-Lock/Ratio 3.5/17.9:1
Turning Circle (ft) 45

WHEELS
Size (in) 17x7.0
Material Aluminum
TIRES
Size LT275/70R17
Brand Goodyear Wrangler AT/S
BRAKES
Front 13.2-inch ventilated discwith 2.13-inch twin-piston caliper
Rear 13.8-inch solid disc with2.13-inch single-piston caliper
60-0 (ft) 152.17

ACCELERATION
Standing 1/4-mile
(seconds @ mph) 16.26 @ 85.70
WEIGHT (lb)
Curb Weight 5,400
Advertised GVWR 6,700
MILEAGE (MPG)
EPA Estimate (city/hwy) 13/18
As Tested 11.80

DIMENSIONS (in)
Wheelbase 140.5
Overall Length 228.5
Overall Width 97
Overall Height 76
Front/Rear Track 68/67.5
Front/Rear Overhang 39/47
Min. Front Ground Clearance 8.75


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