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RAM 2500 2012 Specifications

2500/3500 heavy duty
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2500/3500 Heavy Duty
2012 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty

SPECIFICATIONS

All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Styles
Assembly Plants
EPA Vehicle Class
Introduction Date
ENGINE: 5.7-LITER HEMI
Availability
Type and Description
Displacement
Bore x Stroke
Valve System
Fuel Injection
Construction
Compression Ratio
Power (SAE net)
Torque (SAE net)
Max. Engine Speed
Fuel Requirement
Oil Capacity
Coolant Capacity
Emission Control
(a) Not available on 3500 Series Pickup models.
(b) All manual transmission equipped vehicles meet LEV I chassis-certified emission requirements in California, New York, Massachusetts,
Maine and Vermont. Meets Tier 2 HDV 1, 2 chassis-certified emission requirements in 45 remaining states.
Ram 2500 and 3500 models equipped with automatic transmission and sold in 45 states meet Tier 2 HDV 1, 2 chassis-certified emission
requirements. Ram 2500 models equipped with automatic transmission and sold in California, New York, Massachusetts, Maine and
Vermont meet LEV II—MDV 1 category chassis-certified emission requirements. Ram 3500 models equipped with automatic transmission
and sold in California, New York, Massachusetts, Maine and Vermont meet LEV II—MDV 2 category chassis-certified emission
requirements.
1 / RAM 2500/3500 HEAVY DUTY SPECIFICATIONS
Regular Cab, Crew Cab and Mega Cab
Saltillo Assembly Plant - Coahuila, Mexico
Standard Pickup
2010 Model Year
®
V-8
Standard on 2500 Series Models
Eight-cylinder, 90-degree V-8, liquid-cooled with
variable-valve timing (VVT)
343 cu. in. (5654 cu. cm)
3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9)
Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, hydraulic lifters with roller
followers
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps,
aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
9.6:1
383 bhp (286 kW) @ 5,600 rpm, 2500 series
400 lb.-ft. (542 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm, 2500 series
5,800 rpm
Unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane (R+M)/2—recommended
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2—acceptable
7.0 qt. (6.6L)
18.7 qt. (17.7L)
Dual three-way catalytic converters, internal engine features with
knock sensors
(a)
(b)
SPECIFICATIONS
(b)
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  • Page 1: Specifications

    Maine and Vermont. Meets Tier 2 HDV 1, 2 chassis-certified emission requirements in 45 remaining states. Ram 2500 and 3500 models equipped with automatic transmission and sold in 45 states meet Tier 2 HDV 1, 2 chassis-certified emission requirements. Ram 2500 models equipped with automatic transmission and sold in California, New York, Massachusetts, Maine and Vermont meet LEV II—MDV 1 category chassis-certified emission requirements.
  • Page 2 Standard—2500 and 3500 with gasoline engines Description Group 65, maintenance-free, 600 CCA Availability Standard—All with diesel engines; included in Heavy Duty Snow Plow and Trailer-tow Groups Description Group 65, maintenance-free, 750 CCA 2 / RAM 2500/3500 HEAVY DUTY SPECIFICATIONS http://media.chrysler.com...
  • Page 3 Three planetary gear-sets, one overrunning clutch, full electronic control, electronically controlled converter clutch Gear Ratios 3.231 1.837 1.41 0.816 0.625 Reverse 4.444 Overall Top Gear 2.33 with 3.73 axle ratio; 2.56 with 4.10 axle ratio 3 / RAM 2500/3500 HEAVY DUTY SPECIFICATIONS http://media.chrysler.com...
  • Page 4 SPECIFICATIONS TRANSFER CASES: NV271/NV273 Availability NV271—Standard 4WD ST NV273—Standard Laramie; Optional SLT Type Part-time Operating Modes 2WD; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low Shift Mechanism NV271—manual; NV273—electric Low-range Ratio 2.72 Center Differential None 4 / RAM 2500/3500 HEAVY DUTY SPECIFICATIONS http://media.chrysler.com...

  • Page 5: Dimensions And Capacities

    79.1 Overall Height 73.5 77.6 Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear Approach Angle 12.5 21.8 Ramp Breakover Angle 14.1 16.5 Departure Angle 22.7 25.9 5 / RAM 2500/3500 HEAVY DUTY SPECIFICATIONS http://media.chrysler.com...
  • Page 6 Hip Room – in. (mm) 63.2 (1605.2) 62.9 (1598.3) Interior Volume Front – cu. ft. (cu m) 63.0 (1.8) 64.2 (1.8) 64.2 (1.8) Rear – cu. ft. (cu m) 61.1 (1.7) 52.4 (1.5) 6 / RAM 2500/3500 HEAVY DUTY SPECIFICATIONS http://media.chrysler.com...
  • Page 7 Rotors 14.17 x 1.54-in. disc with twin-piston pin-slider caliper and ABS Rear Size and Type – in. (mm) Rotors 14.09 x 1.34-inch disc with twin-piston pin-slider caliper and ABS Power-assist Type Dual-rate, tandem diaphragm vacuum (gas) Hydro-boost (diesel) 7 / RAM 2500/3500 HEAVY DUTY SPECIFICATIONS http://media.chrysler.com...
  • Page 8 79.1 Overall Height 74.1 78.3 Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear Approach Angle 14.1 23.5 Ramp Breakover Angle 15.4 17.6 Departure Angle 23.1 26.4 8 / RAM 2500/3500 HEAVY DUTY SPECIFICATIONS http://media.chrysler.com...
  • Page 9 79.1 Overall Height 74.1 78.3 Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear Approach Angle 14.3 23.8 Ramp Breakover Angle 12.5 18.5 Departure Angle 23.9 27.3 9 / RAM 2500/3500 HEAVY DUTY SPECIFICATIONS http://media.chrysler.com...
  • Page 10 61.1 (1.7) 52.4 (1.5) BODY AND CHASSIS Model Layout Longitudinal, front engine Longitudinal, front engine, transfer case Construction Ladder-type frame, steel cab, Ladder-type frame, steel cab, double-wall steel pickup double-wall steel pickup box 10 / RAM 2500/3500 HEAVY DUTY SPECIFICATIONS http://media.chrysler.com...
  • Page 11 Rotors 14.17 x 1.54-in. disc with twin-piston pin-slider caliper and Rear Size and Type – in. (mm) Rotors 14.09 x 1.34-in. disc with twin-piston pin-slider caliper and ABS Power-assist type Dual-rate, tandem diaphragm vacuum (gas) Hydro-boost (diesel) • • • 11 / RAM 2500/3500 HEAVY DUTY SPECIFICATIONS http://media.chrysler.com...

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