Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4×2 4.7L
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Engime
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Engime
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4.7L V8 SOHC 16V
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Numbers of cylinders
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8
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Maximum horsepower (hp. t rpm)
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235/4800
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Maximum torque (lb.- ft at rpm)
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295/3200
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Chasis
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Standard transmission
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4 speed Automatic
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Optional transmission
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5 speed Manual
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Drive wheels
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Rear wheel drive
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Steering
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Variable-assist
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Turning circle (m)
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7.0
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Suspension front/rear
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ind./ rigid axle
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Weight distribution front/rea %
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Data not available
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Curb weight (kg)
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2100
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Brakes front/rear
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discs/discs
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Tires front/rear
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P225/75R16
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Dimensions
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Wheelbase (mm)
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3061
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Length (mm)
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5276
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Width (mm)
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2029
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Height (mm)
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1890
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Front legroom (mm)
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1041
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Median legroom (mm)
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Does not apply
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Rear legroom (mm)
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Does not apply
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Front headroom (mm)
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1039
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Median headroom (mm)
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Does not apply
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Rear headroom (mm)
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Does not apply
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Performances
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Acceleration 0-100 km/h (sec)
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11.50
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Top speed km/h
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168
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Stopping distance of 100 km/h(m)
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54.00
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Power/weight ratio
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8.94
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Coefficient of drag (Cd)
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Data not available
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Recommended fuel type
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Unleaded
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Average fuel consumption (L/100 km)
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13.80
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Volumes and Capacity
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Towing capacity (kg)
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4000
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Interior volume (L)
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1866
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Trunk volume (L)
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Data not available
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Fuel tank capacity (L)
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98.4
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REVIEWS AND ROAD TESTS
The styling leader
Only 8 years after its stunning 1994 revamp, the Dodge Ram pick-up is getting new clothes. Truck make-over cycle used to be longer, the Dodge D/W trucks lasted 22 years ! But since 1994, Ford ( 1997 ), GM ( 1999 ) and Toyota ( 2000 ) all unveiled their bold new grille. It ’ s a sign of the vitality of the full-size light truck market.New for this edition is a power rack-and-pinion steering ( no more recirculating ball steering box ), a modern 4.7 liter V8 ( the very one from the Jeep Grand Cherokee ) and 4-wheels disc brakes. But the most visible sign of where those trucks are heading is the 20 inches chromed-aluminum wheel package; yes, 20 inches ! This truck is far from the vinyl-benched, plain-steel-wheel ancestor of not-so-long-ago !Two configurations are proposed, a regular cab and a Quad Cab ( with 4 forward-hinged doors, a premiere ). This Ram is the son of the MAXXcab concept-truck of 2000.
EPA cycle fuel economy is lower than last year ’ s, 14.7 liter/100km instead of 15.7 liter/100km for the 2001 model.
PROS
Not tested yet
CONS
Not tested yet
CRASH TEST (five stars indicate the best protection)
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