A Better 2001′s Model: The Dodge Ram 3500 for 2002
The 2002 Ram 3500 is an important vehicle to Dodge for the extended cab pickup market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the Ram 3500 which include Base. The four-door truck with its four-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Dodge. There is strong competition from vehicles from Nissan.
Engine Performance
The Ram 3500 Base is equipped with a Chrysler 5.9 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Magnum HD engine is mated to a Chrysler 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Dodge.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Ram 3500 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses coil front springs and leaf in the rear.
Ram 3500 Base Statistics
The Ram 3500 is 224.10 inches long, 93.50 inches wide, and 73.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 135.00 inches. It is able to seat 3 comfortably.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $25,125 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $22,221. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Extended Cab Pickup.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2002 Ram 3500 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 35.00 gallons.
The 2002 Ram 3500 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a extended cab pickup truck.
Conclusion
The 2002 model year was unsuccessful for the Dodge Ram 3500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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