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2008 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT 4x4 Regular Cab DRW pickup 2-door manual

2008 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT 4x4 Regular Cab DRW pickup 2-door manual

The Dodge Ram 3500 offers bold styling, big power and many creature comforts, making it ideal for work and play. The Ram 3500 provides something for everyone with the choice of two engines, three cab styles (regular, Quad and Mega cabs), two wheelbases, single or dual rear wheels and either 4x2 or 4x4 drive types. When properly equipped the Ram 3500 can tow up to 16,850 lbs. Available safety features include dual front airbags, curtain airbags, and stability control and anti-lock brakes. For 2008, the Ram 3500 adds a new SXT model.

SLT comes standard with the 4.7-liter flex-fuel V8, six-disc CD changer, carpeting; power windows/door locks/heated mirrors, overhead console with mini-trip computer and compass, cruise control and 17-inch painted aluminum wheels. Options include a navigation system, Sirius Satellite Radio, UConnect Bluetooth hands-free wireless communication, 5.7 V8, on-demand 4WD, bucket seats, six-way power driver seat and 20-inch aluminum wheels. A power sunroof and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system are available for SLT Quad Cabs.

The Sport group for the SLT comes with the Hemi engine and five-speed automatic transmission, unique cloth-faced bucket seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, body-color grille and bumper fascia, fog lamps and 20-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels. Options are the same as for the SLT.

Summary:-

  • ABS - 4-wheel
  • Audio System - standard
  • Cargo area height (in) - 20.2
  • Cargo area length (in) - 98.3
  • Cargo area loading floor height (in) - 37.2
  • Cargo area width (in) - 66.4
  • Cargo area width between wheelhouses (in) - 51.0
  • Curb weight (lbs) - 6876
  • Drive Type - 4x4
  • Engine configuration - V
  • Front airbag - driver
  • Front airbag - passenger
  • Headlights - halogen
  • Horse Power - 330
  • Number of Speakers - 4
  • Stereo/Audio - none
  • Torque ft-lb - 375
  • Wheelbase (in) - 140.5

Comfort

  • 12v power outlet: front and 1
  • 40/20/40 split driver, passenger and center seat
  • Air conditioning
  • Audio system with satellite and CD player
  • Below seat storage under rear seat
  • Cargo area light
  • Clock
  • Compass
  • Computer with average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
  • Cruise control
  • Delayed/fade courtesy lights
  • Door ajar warning
  • Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
  • Driver and passenger power heated black door mirrors
  • External temperature
  • Fixed mast antenna
  • Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment
  • Floor mats
  • Four speaker(s)
  • Front ashtray
  • Front power windows with one one-touch
  • Front seat back storage
  • Front seat center armrest
  • Front seats cigar lighter
  • Front seats cup holders fixed
  • Full dashboard console with open storage box, partial floor console with open storage box, partial overhead console with open storage box
  • Illuminated entry system
  • Luxury trim alloy look on doors and alloy look on dashboard
  • Manual six-speed transmission with shift lever on floor, low/high gear ranges and 2.720:1 low/high gear ratio G56 and manual
  • Oil pressure gauge
  • Passenger vanity mirror
  • Plastic multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment
  • Power steering
  • Seating: three seats
  • Tachometer
  • Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour
  • Ventilation system

Dimensions

  • 35.0 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 29.1
  • Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 98.3, front width (inches): 66.4, width between arches (inches): 51.0, height (inches): 20.2 and loading floor height (inches): 37.2
  • External dimensions: overall length (inches): 229.7, overall width (inches): 96.0, overall height (inches): 80.6, ground clearance (inches): 8.3, wheelbase (inches): 140.5, front track (inches): 69.5, rear track (inches): 68.5 and curb-to-curb turning circle (feet): 44.6
  • Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.9, front hip room (inches): 64.9, front Legroom (inches): 41.0 and front shoulder room (inches): 67.1
  • Rear tailgate cargo doors
  • Step side pickup bed
  • Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 11,500, curb weight (lbs) 6,876, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 9,950 and max payload (lbs) 4,620

Exterior

  • Chrome front and rear bumpers
  • Clearance lights
  • Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
  • Dual rear wheels
  • Front and rear all seasons tires with 235 mm tire width, 80% tire profile, S tire rating and black sidewall
  • Front and rear steel wheels with 17-inch rim dam, 6.0-inch rim width and partial wheel covers
  • Full-size under body spare wheel
  • Headlight control with time delay switch-off
  • Pearl paint
  • Rear platform step
  • Rear view mirror
  • Sliding rear window
  • Tinted glass on cabin and rear
  • Trailer towing preparation
  • Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe

Performance

  • 3.730:1 axle ratio
  • 5,654 cc 5.7 liters V 8 front engine with 99.5 mm bore, 90.9 mm stroke, 9.6 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder EZA
  • Beam front suspension rigid with stabilizer bar and coil springs, beam rear suspension rigid with leaf springs
  • Emission control level LEV
  • Multi-point injection fuel system
  • Part-time 4x4-wheel drive with assisted four-wheel drive selection selectable while driving, manual and speed limited (manual only)
  • Power: 246 kW, 330 HP SAE @ 4,800 rpm; 375 ft lb, 508 Nm @ 4,200 rpm
  • Unleaded fuel 89

Safety

  • Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant switch off and multi-stage deployment
  • Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
  • Four-wheel ABS
  • 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, 3-point reel front seat belts on center seat
  • Immobilizer
  • Remote power locks speed sensing
  • Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats

Warranty

  • Anti-Corrosion / 60 mo / 100,000 mi
  • Full Warranty / 36 mo / 36,000 mi
  • Power train Warranty / Unlimited mo / Unlimited mi *Diesel vehicles excluded - 60 mo /100,000 mi
  • Roadside Assistance / 36 mo / 36,000 mi

Comparison Between 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT 4x4 Regular Cab DRW pickup 2-door manual Vs 2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited 4dr 4x4:-

MSRP

  • $34,255 (2008 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT 4x 4 Regular Cabs DRW)
  • $35,780 (2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited 4dr 4x4)

Invoice

  • $30,194 (2008 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT 4x 4 Regular Cabs DRW)
  • $32,664 (2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited 4dr 4x4)

Engine    

  • Standard: 5.7L V-8 330 HP, Available: 6.7L I-6 350 HP (2008 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT 4x4 Regular Cab DRW)
  • Standard: 4.7L V-8 303 HP, Available: 5.7L V-8 335 HP (2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited 4dr 4x4)

Transmission    

  • Standard: 6-spd man w/OD, Available: 5-spd w/OD, 6-spd auto w/OD (2008 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT 4x4 Regular Cab DRW)
  • 5-spd w/OD (2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited 4dr 4x4)

Fuel Economy City

  • N/A (2008 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT 4x4 Regular Cab DRW)   
  • 13.0 mpg (2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited 4dr 4x4)

Fuel Economy Highway

  • N/A (2008 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT 4x4 Regular Cab DRW)   
  • 17.0 mpg (2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited 4dr 4x4)

Colors:-

Exterior Colors   

  • Red, Inferno Crystal Pearl
  • Blue, Patriot Pearl
  • Black, Brilliant Crystal Pearl
  • Silver, Bright Metallic - ST
  • White, Bright

Interior Colors   

  • Gray, Medium Slate
  • Khaki

Specification:-

Standard Engine

  • Engine: 5.7 L V8
  • Cc: 5,654
  • Fuel type: unleaded

Power   

  • Maximum power kW: 246
  • Maximum power hp/PS: 330
  • Rpm for maximum power: 4,800
  • Maximum torque Nm: 508
  • Maximum torque lb ft: 375
  • Rpm for maximum torque: 4,200

Standard Transmission

  • Transmission type: manual
  • Number of speeds: six
  • 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: 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: three

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: 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
    2008 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT 4x4 Regular Cab DRW pickup 2-door manual
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