Dodge 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 Chassis Cab, 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis Cab, 2008 Ram 4500, 2008 Ram 5500 Specifications Chart

GENERAL INFORMATION

Body Styles Regular Cab and Quad Cab®
Assembly Plants Saltillo, Mexico
EPA Vehicle Class Heavy-Duty
Recycled plastic and rubber material content Approximately 10%
Recycled metal content Approximately 25%

ENGINE: 6.7-LITER CUMMINS® TURBO DIESEL

Availability Standard – all

Type and Description Six-cylinder, inline, liquid-cooled, turbocharged, intercooled
Displacement 408 cu. in. (6690 cu cm - 6.7L)
Bore x Stroke 4.21 in. x 4.88 in. (107 mm x 124 mm)
Valve System OHV, 24 valves, solid lifters
Fuel Injection Electronic high-pressure common rail
Construction Cast iron block and head
Compression Ratio 17.3:1
Power (SAE net) 305 bhp (227 kW) @ 2900 rpm (51.7 bhp/liter)
Torque (SAE net) 610 lb. ft. (827 N•m) @ 1,600 rpm
Maximum High-Idle Engine Speed 3500 rpm
Fuel Requirement Diesel
Oil Capacity 12 qt. (11.3 L) with lter
Coolant Capacity 22.6 qt. (21.4 L)
Emission Controls Exhaust after-treatment systems and internal engine features
Weight 1122 lbs. (w/manual trans)

2008 DoDge Ram 4500 & 5500

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1127 lbs. (w/auto trans)

GVWR

4500 Up to 16,500lbs
5500 Up to 19,500lbs

GCWR

4500/5500

GAWR

26,000lbs

4500/5500 Front GAWR 7,000lbs
4500 Rear GAWR 12,000lbs
5500 Rear GAWR 13,500lbs

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2008 DoDge Ram 4500 & 5500

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TRANSMISSION: AISIN AS68RC – AUTOMATIC, SIX-SPEED OVERDRIVE

Availability Optional
Description

Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
Reverse
Overall Top Gear Ratio
Weight

TRANSMISSION: G56 – MANUAL, SIX-SPEED OVERDRIVE

Availability
Description
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
Reverse
Overall Top Gear Ratio

full electronic control with linear solenoids for all hydraulic applications

One Ravigneaux® and two simple planetary gear sets,

three clutch packs, two brake packs, one overrunning clutch,

5.94

3.74

2.00

1.34

1.00

0.77

0.63

3.54

2.35 with 3.73 axle ratio and 2.58 with 4.10 axle ratio

341.5 lbs. (4x2)

344.6 lbs. (4x4)

Standard – all

Synchronized in all gears

3.28

1.98

1.31

1.00

0.74

5.42

2.95 with 3.73 axle

3.24 with 4.10 axle

TRANSFER CASES – NV271/NV273

Availability

Type
Operating Modes
Shift Mechanism
Low-Range Ratio
Center Differential
Weight

NV271 – std. 4WD ST and 4WD SLT

NV273 – standard 4WD Laramie, opt. 4WD SLT

Part Time

2WD; 4WD High, Locked; Neutral; 4WD Low, Locked

NV271 – manual, NV273 – electric

2.72
None

130 lbs. (all)

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