Dodge RAM 2500 2011, RAM 3500 HD 2011, 2011 RAM 2500 HD, 2011 RAM 3500 HD Specfications

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2011 RAM 2500/3500 HD SPECIFICATIONS

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All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Body Styles

Regular Cab, Crew Cab and Mega Cab

Assembly Plants

Saltillo Assembly Plant - Coahuila, Mexico

EPA Vehicle Class

Standard Pickup

Introduction Date

2009 Model Year, all-new Regular Cab models introduced

ENGINE: 5.7-LITER HEMI® V-8

Availability

Standard on 2500 Series Models

(a)

Type and Description

Eight-cylinder, 90-degree V-8, liquid-cooled with
variable-valve timing (VVT)

Displacement

343 cu. in. (5654 cu. cm)

Bore x Stroke

3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9)

Valve System

Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, hydraulic lifters with roller
followers

Fuel Injection

Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless

Construction

Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps,
aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers

Compression Ratio

9.6:1

Power (SAE net)

383 bhp (286 kW) @ 5,600 rpm, 2500 series

(b)

Torque (SAE net)

400 lb.-ft. (542 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm, 2500 series

Max. Engine Speed

5,800 rpm

Fuel Requirement

Unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane (R+M)/2—recommended
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2—acceptable

Oil Capacity

7.0 qt. (6.6L)

Coolant Capacity

18.7 qt. (17.7L)

Emission Control

Dual three-way catalytic converters, internal engine features with
knock sensors

(b)

Emission Control

Dual three-way catalytic converters, internal engine features with
knock sensors

(b)

(a) Not available on 3500 Series 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.

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2011 RAM 2500/3500 HD SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE: 6.7-LITER HIGH OUTPUT CUMMINS® TURBO DIESEL I-6

Availability

Standard on 3500 Series

Type and Description

Six-cylinder, inline, liquid-cooled, turbocharged, intercooled

Displacement

408 cu. in. (6690 cu. cm)

Bore x Stroke

4.21 x 4.88 (107 x 124)

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)

350 bhp (261 kW) @ 3,000 rpm

Torque (Manual SAE net) 650 lb.-ft. (881 N•m) @ 1,500 rpm

Torque (Automatic SAE net)

800 lb.-ft. (881 N•m) @ 1,500 rpm

Maximum High-idle Engine Speed

3,500 rpm

Fuel Requirement

Ultra low sulfur diesel

Oil Capacity

12.0 qt. (11.3L) with filter

Coolant Capacity

29.5 qt. (28.0L)

Emission Controls

No diesel exhaust fluid required

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Alternator

Availability

Standard—All

Rating

160-amp

Availability

Optional

Rating

180-amp included with Snow Plow Prep Package

Battery

Availability

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

TRANSMISSION: G56—MANUAL SIX-SPEED OVERDRIVE

Availability

Standard with 6.7-liter High-output Diesel

Description

Synchronized in all gears

Gear Ratios ( 6.7L Diesel)

1st

5.94

2nd

3.28

3rd

1.98

4th

1.31

5th

1.0

6th

0.74

Reverse

5.42

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2011 RAM 2500/3500 HD SPECIFICATIONS

TRANSMISSION: 545RFE—AUTOMATIC FIVE-SPEED

Availability

Standard with 5.7-liter engines on 2500 series models

Description

Three planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch, full electronic control,
electronically controlled converter clutch

Gear Ratios

1st

3

2nd

1.67—upshift; 1.50—kickdown

3rd 1 4th

0.75

5th

0.67

Reverse

3

Overall Top Gear

2.50 with 3.73 axle ratio; 2.75 with 4.10 axle ratio; 2.14 with 3.42 axle ratio

TRANSMISSION: 68RFE—AUTOMATIC SIX-SPEED

Availability

Optional with 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel engine

Description

Three planetary gear-sets, one overrunning clutch, full electronic control,
electronically controlled converter clutch

Gear Ratios

1st

3.231

2nd

1.837

3rd

1.41

4th

1

5th

0.816

6th

0.625

Reverse

4.444

Overall Top Gear

2.33 with 3.73 axle ratio; 2.56 with 4.10 axle ratio

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