2008 Dodge Ram 3500 SXT Mega Cab pickup 4-door manual
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The current generation of Dodge Ram heavy-duty pickups has been with us for a few years now. Last redesigned for 2003, the Dodge Ram 3500 models aren't nearly as new as the latest from Ford and General Motors. However, they do benefit from constant updating, such as the addition last year of a 2010-compliant diesel engine and six-speed automatic.
The 2008 Dodge Ram HD heavy-duty line benefits from mechanical improvements, a more powerful Hemi engine and a more extensive options list. The Ram 3500 only as a diesel and the Hemi V8 only with an automatic transmission.
The Dodge Ram 3500 is the one-ton heavy-duty Dodge pickup. The boldly styled Ram replaced the previous Dodge pickup in 1994 and for 1998 the Quad Cab was added. The Ram 1500 was redesigned for 2002 and the heavy-duty Ram was updated for 2003 with styling that distinguishes it from the light-duty truck.
The Dodge Ram Mega Cab was launched as a 2006 model. Mega Cab is built on the Heavy Duty chassis and comes fitted with the Hemi engine. The extra-large Mega cab was created by re-proportioning the relationship between cab and bed on a long wheelbase truck, adding 20 inches to the cab and shortening the bed to 6 feet, three inches.
KBB Editors' Overview
Heavy-duty pickups are a special breed of hauler. These full-size leviathans are built to tote and transfer big-time payloads and pull trailers weighing in excess of 10,000 pounds. Chrysler's entrants in this segment, which includes competitors from Chevrolet, GMC and Ford, are the Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups. Available in Regular, Quad or Mega Cab configurations, with rear- or four-wheel drive, short or standard bed lengths, shorter or longer wheelbases, single or dual rear wheels, multiple trim levels and HEMI V8 gasoline or Cummins Turbo Diesel power, these ultra-Rams offer everything the basic Ram 1500 pickup does while adding even greater all-around capability.
EXTERIOR
- Black 6" x 9" par heated mirrors
- Body & hood insulation
- Body color upper fascia
- Box & rear fender lamps
- Bright front bumper
- Bright grille
- Bright rear bumper
- Cargo lamp
- Clearance lamps
- Floor tunnel & dash liner insulation
- Front air dam
- Gray upper fascia
- Halogen headlamps
- Tinted glass
- Variable speed intermittent windshield wipers
INTERIOR
- Four speakers
- 12V par outlet
- 4-spoke steering wheel
- Air conditioning
- AM/FM stereo w/CD player
- Behind seat storage bin
- Carpeted floor covering
- Cigar lighter
- Cloth 40/20/40 split bench seat
- Color-keyed instrument panel bezel
- Fixed long mast antenna
- Instrument cluster-inc: 120 MPH primary speedometer, tachometer
- Mini floor console
- Overhead console w/trip computer, electronic vehicle info center
- Passenger assist handle
- Passenger side visor vanity mirror
- Par locks
- Par windows w/driver one-touch down
- Rear 60/40 split folding bench seat
- Rear courtesy/reading lamps
- Remote keyless entry
- Sentry Key theft deterrent system
- Speed control
- Stain & odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric
- Tilt steering column
MECHANICAL
- 10500# GVWR
- 11.5" rear axle ring gear diameter
- 136-amp alternator
- 17" x 6" steel wheels w/bright wheel skins & center hubs
- 3.42 axle ratio
- 5200# front axle
- 6-speed manual transmission w/OD
- 6.3` pickup box w/removable tailgate
- 6.7L I6 Cummins turbo diesel engine
- 750-amp maintenance-free battery
- Diesel exhaust brake
- Dual rear wheels
- Electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case
- Electronically controlled throttle
- Four wheel drive
- Front stabilizer bar
- Full size spare tire w/17" steel wheel, winch type carrier
- HD engine cooling
- HD front/rear shock absorbers
- LT235/80R17E all-season BSW tires
- Par 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes
- Par steering
- Tow hooks
- Trailer tow group-inc: Class IV receiver hitch, 7-pin wiring harness
- Trailer tow wiring-inc: 4-pin connector
SAFETY
- "Next Generation" front airbags
- Dual note horn
- Front height adjustable shoulder belts
- Par 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes
Colors:-
Exterior Colors
- Yellow (Fleet)
- Timberline Green Pearl coat (Fleet)
- School Bus Yellow (Fleet)
- Patriot Blue Pearl coat
- Patriot Blue PC/Light Khaki Metallic Clear coat
- Omaha Orange (Fleet)
- Mineral Gray Metallic Clear coat
- Light Khaki Metallic Clear coat
- Light Green (Fleet)
- Light Cream (Fleet)
- Inferno Red Crystal Pearl coat
- Inferno Red Crystal PC/Light Khaki Metallic CC
- Flame Red Clear coat
- Flame Red CC/Light Khaki Metallic Clear coat
- Electric Blue Pearl coat
- Detonator Yellow Clear coat (Fleet)
- Dark Khaki Pearl coat/Light Khaki Metallic CC
- Dark Brown (Fleet)
- Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl coat
- Brilliant Black Crystal PC/Light Khaki Met CC
- Bright White Clear coat/Light Khaki Met Clear coat
- Bright White Clear coat
- Bright Silver Metallic Clear coat
- Bright Red (Fleet)
Interior Colors
- Medium Slate Gray
- Khaki
Specification:-
Standard Engine
- Engine: 6.7 L in-line6
- Cc: 6,690
- Fuel type: diesel
Power
- Maximum power kW: 261
- Maximum power hp/PS: 350
- Rpm for maximum power: 3,000
- Maximum torque Nm: 827
- Maximum torque lb ft: 610
- Rpm for maximum torque: 1,400
Standard Transmission
- Transmission type: manual
- Number of speeds: 6
- Sports or close ratio: No
- Manual mode (auto only): No
Fuel Economy
- Urban (L/100km): No Data
- Country/highway (L/100km): No Data
- Combined (L/100km): No Data
- Urban (mpg): No Data
- Country/highway (mpg): No Data
- Combined (mpg): No Data
Performance
- Maximum speed (km/h): No Data
- Maximum speed (mph): No Data
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: No Data
- Acceleration 0-60 mph: No Data
Comfort & Convenience
- Power windows: Standard
- Power locks: Standard
- Cruise control: Standard
- Sunroof: Not Available
- Navigational systems: Not Available
- Telemetric: Not Available
- Trip computer: Standard
- Height adjustable pedals: Optional
- Tachometer: Standard
- Air conditioning: Standard
- Climate control: Not Available
- Rear control for climate control: No Data
- Seating capacity: 6
Entertainment
- Includes radio: Standard
- Includes cassette: Not Available
- Includes single CD: Standard
- CD changer: No Data
- CD changer capacity: No Data
- CD player reads MP3: Not Available
- MP3 player: Not Available
- DVD: Not Available
- Video player: No Data
Safety Features
- Electronic traction control: Not Available
- Stability control: Not Available
- Collision warning system: No Data
- First aid kit: No Data
- Low tire pressure indicator: Not Available
Airbags
- Driver: Standard
- Passenger: Standard
- Occupant sensors: Standard
- Side airbag: Not Available
Brakes & Traction
- ABS: Standard
- Electronic brake distribution: Not Available
- Brake assists system: Not Available
Warranties
Warranty: Whole Vehicle
- Duration (months): 36
- Distance (km): 60,000
- Distance (miles): 37,300
Warranty: Power train
- Duration (months): 60
- Distance (km): 100,000
- Distance (miles): 62,100
Warranty: Anti-Corrosion
- Duration (months): 36
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Distance (miles): Unlimited
Warranty: Paint
- Duration (months): No Data
- Distance (km): No Data
- Distance (miles): No Data
Warranty: Full Service
- Duration (months): No Data
- Distance (km): No Data
- Distance (miles): No Data
Warranty: Roadside Assistance
- Duration (months): 60
- Distance (km): 100,000
- Distance (miles): 62,100
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