Getting 23 Miles a Gallon: The 1994 Dodge Ram 3500 Base
Frequently you will discover that purchasers of the Dodge Ram 3500 are quite excited about their purchase. The Ram 3500 has held a position among the top of the Ram 3500 line of truck for more than a generation. It is a significant truck, and the 1994 model is no different. The Dodge Ram 3500 comes under the heading of cab & chassis models that are exiciting.
1994 Dodge Ram 3500 Base Specs
The restyled Ram 3500 Base is equipped with a 5.9-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Magnum HD engine is mated to a New Venture five-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1993 version.
The fuel system for the 1994 Ram 3500 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The Ram 3500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 2-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Ram 3500 Base are 93.50 inches wide by 224.30 inches long. It sits 73.40 inches off the ground. It seats a standard three passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 134.70 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $18,417 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Cab & Chassis.
The standard warranty period for the Ram 3500 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the cab & chassis market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1994 Ram 3500 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a cab & chassis truck.
Parting Shots
The 1994 model year was very successful for the Dodge Ram 3500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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