2009 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT Mega Cab pickup 4-door manual

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.

Comparison Between Dodge Ram 3500 SLT Mega Cab Vs Large Trucks:-

Worse than category average
Retail Price (MSRP): $44,665 (average: $33,822)
Better than category average
Horsepower: 350 hp. (average: 318.18 hp.)
Standout Results: (vs. large trucks)
Better than category average
Torque: 610 lb-ft (average: 372.22 lb-ft)
Better than category average
Passenger Volume: 133.7 cu. ft. (average: 111.95 cu. ft.)
Worse than category average
Power train Warranty: 36 months/36,000 miles (average: 96 months/135,686 miles)
Worse than category average
Ground Clearance: 7.1 in. (average: 8.77 in.)

Comfort:-

Audio system with satellite and CD player
Four speaker(s)
Fixed mast antenna
Cruise control
Computer with average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
Luxury trim alloy look on doors and alloy look on dashboard
Remote power locks speed sensing
Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour
40/20/40 split driver, passenger and center seat
Three asymmetrical split bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Plastic multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment
Power steering
Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
Ventilation system
Air conditioning with rear outlet
Driver and passenger power heated black door mirrors
Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows

Interior:-

Dual-zone climate control available on Power Wagon, standard on Laramie
Available power-adjustable pedals
Available seven-speaker premium audio system
Available DVD-based navigation with 5.8-inch display on SLT, Laramie Power Wagon

Exterior:-

This design has been around since 2003 and showcases the broad-shouldered look of the Ram's big-rig styling. The massive crosshair grille, creased hood, air dam and sculpted bumper increase the intimidation factor when viewed from the front.

Front and rear steel wheels with 17 inch rim dam, 6.0 inch rim width and partial wheel covers
Chrome front and rear bumpers
Front and rear all seasons tires with 235 mm tire width, 80% tire profile, S tire rating and black sidewall

Safety:-

Heavy-duty trucks rarely get advanced safety features or additional airbag systems. The Ram 3500 offers an electronic stability system as an option on all models except the Power Wagon. A stability system is standard on Laramie models.

Four-wheel ABS
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Immobilizer
Rear limited slip differential
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Headlight control with time delay switch-off
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat with pre-pensioners, height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on passenger seat with pre-pensioners, lap static front seat belts on center seat
Height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side, 3-point reel rear seat belts on center side
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe

Technical:-

6,700 cc 6.7 liters V 8 front engine with 107.0 mm bore, 124.0 mm stroke, 9.6 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder ETJ
Turbo compressor
Diesel common rail fuel system
Diesel fuel
Power: 261 kW, 350 HP SAE @ 3,013 rpm; 610 ft lb, 827 Nm @ 1,400 rpm
Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, beam rear suspension rigid with leaf springs
Manual six-speed heavy duty transmission with shift lever on floor G56 and manual

Under the Hood:-

383-horsepower, 5.7-liter V-8 with iron block and aluminum cylinder heads, cam-in-block, two valves per cylinder and 400 pounds-feet of torque
350-hp, 6.7-liter inline-six-cylinder turbocharged diesel with an iron block and cylinder head, cam-in-block, four valves per cylinder and 650 pounds-feet of torque with the automatic, 610 pounds-feet with the manual
Six-speed manual (6.29:1 1st gear), standard 6.7-liter engine
Five-speed automatic, standard 5.7-liter engine
Six-speed automatic, available 6.7-liter engine

Features:-

ENTERTAINMENT FEATURES

Speakers: 7
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
CD player
MP3 capability
Radio data system
AM/FM radio

SEATS AND TRIM

Rear seat center armrest
Leather steering wheel
Front seats: bench
Front center armrest: w/storage
Split folding rear seat
Rear seats: split-bench
Max seating capacity: 6

WARRANTY

Corrosion perforation warranty: 60 months/100,000miles
Basic warranty: 36 months/36,000miles
Roadside assistance coverage: 36 months/36,000miles
Power train warranty: 36 months/36,000miles

CONVENIENCE FEATURES

Power windows
Front upholders
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Remote keyless entry
Passenger door bin
Rear upholders
Passenger vanity mirror
Driver vanity mirror
Overhead console
1-touch down
Illuminated entry
Speed control
Driver door bin
Air conditioning
Garage door transmitter
Tilt steering wheel
Rear door bins

LIGHTING, VISIBILITY AND INSTRUMENTATION

Front reading lights
Front fog lights
Trip computer
Speed sensitive wipers
Delay-off headlights
Variably intermittent wipers
Voltmeter
Outside temperature display
Compass
Oil pressure gauge
Tachometer
Rear reading lights

Colors:-
Exterior Colors

Flame Red CC/Light Khaki Metallic Clear coat
Bright White Clear coat/Light Khaki Metallic CC
Brilliant Black Crystal PC/Light Khaki Metallic CC
Inferno Red Crystal PC/Light Khaki Metallic CC
Patriot Blue PC/Light Khaki Metallic CC
Electric Blue Pearl coat
Patriot Blue Pearl coat
Mineral Gray Metallic Clear coat
Light Khaki Metallic Clear coat
Flame Red Clear coat
Inferno Red Crystal Pearl coat
Bright Silver Metallic Clear coat
Bright White Clear coat
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl coat

Interior Colors

Khaki (J3)
Medium Slate Gray (D5)

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: Optional
Navigational systems: Optional
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: Optional
MP3 player: Not Available
DVD: Optional
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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