Dodge Ram 3500 Engine Specs: The Ram 3500 SXT comes outfitted with a 6.7 liter, 6-cylinder motor that uses 24 valves. The engine, manufactured by Cummins, is teamed up with a Chrysler 6-speed transmission. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Dodge.

The Ram 3500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.

Ram 3500 SXT Statistics

The dimensions of the Ram 3500 SXT are 79.50 inches wide by 247.70 inches long. It sits a comfortable 74.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 160.50 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the Ram 3500 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the extended crew cab pickup market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $45,835 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $40,258. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Extended Crew Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2008 Ram 3500 is a traditional EFI, running on DIESEL fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 34.00 gallons.

The 2008 Ram 3500 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a extended crew cab pickup truck.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Dodge Ram 3500 SXT sold well in 2008. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Dodge, specifically a Ram 3500.

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