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- Page 1 08 DODGE...
- Page 2 LOOK AT DODGE RAM, AND IT HITS YOU LIKE THE SEVERAL TONS OF BRICKS YOU’RE CARRYING: QUALITY IN RAM IS MEASURED BY ITS OWN QUALITIES. LIKE DEPENDABILITY THAT STARTS WITH A PUNISHING REGIMEN OF PREPRODUCTION TESTING. LIKE LONGEVITY YOU SENSE DURING YOUR FIRST TEST-DRIVE — AND WHICH YOU MIGHT MEASURE OVER THE NEXT FEW DECADES.
- Page 3 YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A PICKUP WITH EVERYTHING. YOU’RE LOOKING IN THE RIGHT PLACE. RAM. The more you look into ’08 Dodge Ram, the more you realize: there’s much more here than meets the eye. After all, this family of pickups is known for legendary power, reliability and durability.
- Page 4 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB. GO BEYOND ITS STUNNING PRESENCE. IN FACT, GO WAY BEYOND. The stand-apart styling of Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab models — that bold, pushed-out front end, signature crosshair grille, and muscular stance — works like a magnet on the eye.
- Page 5 SIRIUS Satellite Radio includes a one-year subscription. For more information, go to sirius.com. 5 YES ESSENTIALS ® ‡ IS A MUST It’s a clean look. Cloth seats for all Dodge Ram models feature YES ® Essentials stain-resistant, odor-resistant, antistatic seat fabric. Technology this good seldom spills over.
- Page 6 LENGTHY, TORTUROUS TRIALS. UNJUST PUNISHMENT. ALL BECAUSE WE DO THINGS RIGHT. Our engineers call them “events.” They represent everything you’d never do to your Dodge Ram. And we do them, over and over, on a schedule that runs nonstop, 24/7.
- Page 7 4 MAKING THE GRADE: TRANSMISSION AND TOWING, UNDER A CRITICAL LOAD We expect you to be pulling a fully loaded trailer uphill in your Dodge Ram — which makes our mountain testing crucial to performance to refi ne the towing...
- Page 8 11 THE FAMOUSLY RELIABLE prevent roll-back on hills; it’s particularly TRANSFER CASE HOTCHKISS REAR SUSPENSION The design for Dodge Ram separates the they help protect you — and reduce the valuable with manual transmissions or chance of damage to the frame itself.
- Page 9 E85 (an ethanol blend made from grain, with far fewer harmful emissions), THE 2008 RAM INCLUDES or any combination of the two. It is the engine of tomorrow — and it’s available on Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab and Quad Cab ®...
- Page 10 V8 TO THE TEST. When it comes to the HEMI V8, we’ll concede: THE WORLD OF PERFORMANCE. Put HEMI V8 power out there, and we’re bold to the point of audacity. For Dodge, there can be no compromise. you’ve got to take every scenario into consideration: from big farm Second place in the public eye is really not an option.
- Page 11 — the engine’s equal fi ring intervals are still maintained. The benefi ts of MDS are extensive. To learn more about MDS, visit dodge.com/ram/mds ® * Available on 1500 Regular and Quad Cab models.
- Page 12 Class 6 and Class 7 trucks.) Consider all that Cummins has to offer, and you become part of history in the making in real time: today, over 1.5 million Cummins equipped Dodge Rams are powering the roads, farms, and industrial sites of the world. What can you expect from Cummins in your Ram? Count on diesel-specifi...
- Page 13 6.7-liter Turbo Diesel, is the Dodge 68RFE 6-speed automatic. The combination of Cummins and the Dodge 6-speed automatic provides benefi ts measured by the best criteria for business today: strength, stamina, and reliability. Another advantage that Dodge offers with Cummins and this transmission? The 6-speed with Electronic Range Select works in concert with the factory-installed engine exhaust brake, further optimizing control of the vehicle, enabling the driver to control rpm and speed —...
- Page 14 V8; electronic locking front and rear axles; electric disconnecting front sway bar; 4.56 axle ratio; and a 160-amp alternator. There’s so much more on Ram Power Wagon, you owe it to yourself to log on to dodge.com/ram/powerwagon for a full report.
- Page 15 DODGE RAM TRX4 OFF-ROAD. ROUGH — AND READY. Here’s the truck as rugged as the individual driving it. Dodge Ram with the TRX4 Off-Road group, available in Regular and Quad Cab models. Ram TRX4 Off-Road is pure exhilaration, with its standard ®...
- Page 16 DODGE RAM MEGA CAB. THE WORLD’S BIGGEST CAB* — AND THE STORY JUST GETS BIGGER. Only Dodge would have the guts to create the pickup with the biggest, roomiest, and most comfortable cab ever* — and then add on the features. Its engine options are stunningly powerful, starting with the standard 5.7-liter HEMI...
- Page 17 Ram Mega Cab Laramie interior in Medium Slate Gray Leather Trim.
- Page 18 3 PRACTICALITY THAT GOES BEYOND THE COMPETITION Dodge Ram Mega Cab offers the largest load fl oor in its class. * Look behind the rear seats for outstanding on-demand capacity: there’s an...
- Page 19 ALL WORK AND NO PLAY? THAT IS SO NOT DODGE RAM HEAVY DUTY. Call this one a sure bet: point for point, the attributes of Dodge Ram Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500 pickups put you in charge. Ram Quad Cab and Mega Cab ®...
- Page 20 If there’s one area we don’t take lightly, it’s the need for exceptional work trucks that carry the best goods: cargo, payload — and a reputation for outstanding quality and capability. Only Dodge would qualify that statement with the all-new Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs — but when performance and capability are this good, audacity ®...
- Page 21 1 RAM 3500 CHASSIS CAB SHOWN WITH STAKE BED UPFIT With the available Cummins ® 6.7-liter Turbo Diesel under its belt, you’ve got the tools to let you think outside the box: an available AISIN 6-speed automatic transmission with outstanding PTO capability; a lower fi rst gear ratio than diesel-equipped Ford or GM Class 3 conventional chassis cabs;...
- Page 22 Whether you’re using a Dodge Ram to tow your vacation trailer uphill — or your business trailer cross-country — you know that durability, quality, and reliability are part of the design from Day One. But what’s also part of the design is value — the stuff that lets you rely on your Dodge Ram from business start-up to sundown on the plains. Take the next step: ask your dealer about outfi...
- Page 23 14,050 13,700 14,300 13,850 13,800 13,400 Turbo Diesel I-6 13,750 13,350 4.10 23,000 Maximum towing capacities shown with properly equipped vehicle and a 150-lb driver. Options, equipment, cargo and passengers must be deducted. For more information, see your Dodge dealer.
- Page 24 Huge calipers and rotors (up to 13.9 inches) contribute to stopping power and your peace of mind. * Dodge Ram 1500 Regular and Quad Cab are equipped with advanced multistage front air bags. Always sit properly in the seat with the seat belt fastened.
- Page 25 RAM ST > ALL RAM MODELS INCLUDE THESE RAM SXT > INCLUDES THE STANDARD ST RAM SXT > INCLUDES THE STANDARD ST HIGHLIGHTS OF THE RAM TRX4 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE RAM TRX4 ® ® OFF-ROAD GROUP OFF-ROAD GROUP RAM SLT > INCLUDES THE STANDARD EQUIPMENT RAM SLT >...
- Page 26 HIGHLIGHTS OF BIG HORN > INCLUDES THE HIGHLIGHTS OF BIG HORN INCLUDES THE HIGHLIGHTS OF RAM SPORT GROUP INCLUDE: HIGHLIGHTS OF RAM SPORT GROUP INCLUDE: RAM POWER WAGON RAM POWER WAGON ® ® INCLUDES: Electronic locking INCLUDES: Electronic locking RAM LARAMIE > INCLUDES THE STANDARD STANDARD EQUIPMENT OF SLT TRIM LEVEL EXCEPT Body-color grille surround with chrome billet inserts ›...
- Page 27 RAM EXTERIOR COLORS BRIGHT SILVER METALLIC BRILLIANT BLACK CRYSTAL PEARL DETONATOR YELLOW ® 1500 Quad Cab only ELECTRIC BLUE PEARL FLAME RED INFERNO RED CRYSTAL PEARL LIGHT KHAKI METALLIC MINERAL GRAY METALLIC PATRIOT BLUE PEARL 10 BRIGHT WHITE 11 SUNBURST ORANGE PEARL 1500 Quad Cab only RAM EXTERIOR COLORS (TWO-TONES) BRIGHT WHITE/LIGHT KHAKI METALLIC...
- Page 28 RAM WHEELS 17-INCH DROP CENTER STEEL WHEEL WITH BLACK CENTER CAP* Standard on 1500 ST models (WEA) 17-INCH CHROME-CLAD STEEL WHEEL* Available on 1500 ST and standard on SXT models (WF2) 17-INCH CAST-ALUMINUM MACHINED WHEEL* Standard on 1500 SLT Long Wheelbase and available on Regular Cab Short Wheelbase models (WF6) 20-INCH ALUMINUM WHEEL* Standard on Quad Cab...
- Page 29 RAM FABRICS CAPRICE GRAIN VINYL/TALLADEGA GRAIN VINYL MED. SLATE GRAY Ram ST CAPRICE GRAIN VINYL/TALLADEGA GRAIN VINYL MED. KHAKI Ram ST ® BILLINGS CLOTH WITH YES ESSENTIALS * MED. SLATE GRAY Ram ST, SXT, SLT, Big Horn, Power Wagon ® BILLINGS CLOTH WITH YES ESSENTIALS ®...
- Page 30 AUTHENTIC DODGE ACCESSORIES. When you enhance your Ram with Authentic Dodge Accessories by Mopar, you gain far more than substantial style, premium protection, or extreme entertainment. You also benefi t from the authentic difference found only in an original equipment accessory. It’s a difference that demands tighter tolerances and envelope-pushing testing methods.
- Page 31 6 DOOR SILL GUARDS Add a nice touch of brushed stainless steel style to your Ram while protecting its interior sills from scratches. Dodge logo featured on front sills. Set of two for Regular Cab. Set of four for ®...
- Page 32 BIG ON STYLE. BIG ON PERFORMANCE. 1 DVD REAR SEAT VIDEO. The integrated, single-disc CD/DVD player features a fl ip-down 7-inch LCD screen, wireless headphones, and remote. This Authentic Dodge Accessory is ® ® available for Quad Cab and Mega Cab models without sunroofs.
- Page 33 15 BED MAT. Kiss dents and scratches to your truck’s bed fl oor and tailgate good-bye. Nylon-reinforced rubber mat removes easily for cleaning and features Dodge logo. MOLDED BED RAIL PROTECTORS . Enhance the look of your truck while protecting the bed rails with these UV fade-resistant, TPO plastic protectors.
- Page 34 2008 DODGE RAM BUYER’S GUIDE FEATURES COMMON ACROSS ALL TRIM LEVELS PACKAGE DESIGNATIONS AIR BAGS PACKAGE DESIGNATIONS ® — Advanced multistage front (1500 Regular and Quad Cab MECHANICAL FEATURES (CONTINUED) ENGINE/TRANSMISSION — Next Generation multistage front; all Mega Cab ®...
- Page 35 PACKAGE DESIGNATIONS PACKAGE DESIGNATIONS PACKAGE DESIGNATIONS EXTERIOR FEATURES (CONTINUED) EXTERIOR FEATURES (CONTINUED) INTERIOR FEATURES (CONTINUED) — LT265/70R17E BSW all-season (Mega Cab ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER GRILLE (continued) — Body-color surround, chrome billet grille 4x2 and 2500/3500 models) (included •/P •/P •/P •/P (EVIC) —...
- Page 36 The Turbo Diesel engine for Dodge Ram is protected by a separate Diesel Engine Limited Warranty, covering with Navigation Convenience Group) dome lamps with on/off switch, 7 Premium the engine for 5 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. See your Dodge dealer for complete details. speakers, leather-wrapped steering wheel with — SIRIUS ®...