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2009 Dodge Ram
GENERAL
Location of final assembly St. Louis, MO; Warren, MI
Body styles Regular cab, Quad Cab, Crew Cab
EPA size class Standard pickup
Drivetrain layout Front engine, RWD/4WD
Airbags Front, front side, head curtain
POWERTRAIN
Base engine 90 V-6, iron block/alum heads
Bore x stroke, in 3.66 x 3.57
Displacement, ci/L 226/3.7
Compression ratio 9.7:1
Valve gear SOHC, 2 valves/cyl
Fuel induction SFI
SAE horsepower, hp @ rpm 210 @ 5200
SAE torque, lb-ft @ rpm 235 @ 4000
Opt engine 90 V-8, iron block/alum heads
Bore x stroke, in 3.60 x 3.40
Displacement, ci/L 287/4.7
Compression ratio 9.8:1
Valve gear SOHC, 2 valves/cyl
Fuel induction SFI
SAE horsepower, hp @ rpm 310 @ 5650
SAE torque, lb-ft @ rpm 330 @ 3950
Opt engine 90 V-8, iron block/alum heads
Bore x stroke, in 3.92 x 3.58
Displacement, ci/L 345/5.7
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Valve gear OHV, 2 valves/cyl, variable valve timing
Fuel induction SFI
SAE horsepower, hp @ rpm 380 @ 5600
SAE torque, lb-ft @ rpm 404 @ 4000
Base transmission Getrag 238 6-speed manual (3.7L)
1st 4.23:1
2nd 2.53:1
3rd 1.67:1
4th 1.23:1
5th 1.00:1
6th 0.79:1
Reverse 3.84:1
Opt transmission 42RLE 4-speed automatic (3.7L)
1st 2.84:1
2nd 1.57:1
3rd 1.00:1
4th 0.69:1
Reverse 2.21:1
Opt transmission 545RFE 5-speed automatic (4.7L, 5.7L)
1st 3.00:1
2nd 1.67:1/1.50:1
3rd 1.00:1
4th 0.75:1
5th 0.67:1
Reverse 3.00:1
Axle ratio 3.21:1, 3.55:1, 3.92:1, 4.10:1
Transfer-case model NVG 243/246
Low-range ratio 2.72:1
Recommended fuel Regular unleaded
DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES
Wheelbase, in 120.0, 140.0
Length, in 209.0, 226.0, 227.5, 229.0
Width, in 79.4
Height, in 74.8
Track, f/r, in 68.1/67.5
Crew Cab headroom, f/r, in 41.0/39.9
Crew Cab legroom, f/r, in 41.0/39.4
Crew Cab shoulder room, f/r, in 66.0/65.7
Bed volume, cu ft 45.9, 52.4, 74.9
Bed lengths, ft 5.7, 6.3, 8.0
Width bet wheelhousings, in 51
Base curb weight, lb 4500-5350
Max payload capacity, lb 1290-1850
GVWR, lb 6025-6800
GCWR, lb 8000-14,000
Max towing capacity, lb 3000-9000
Fuel capacity, gal 26.0 (32.0 opt)
CHASSIS
Construction Hydroformed ladder frame
Suspension, f/r Independent, double A-arm, coilover/solid axle, coil, five-link
Steering type Power rack-and-pinion
Ratio 17.7:1 (longbox); 19.1:1 (shortbox)
Turning circle, ft 45.1, 39.5
Brakes, f/r 13.2-in vented disc/13.8-in vented disc, ABS
PERFORMANCE
Acceleration, 0-60, sec 6.9 (mfr est)
EPA fuel econ, city/hwy, mpg 13-15/19-20

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