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2012 RAM 1500 Tradesman Heavy Duty 4X2 Regular CAB 140 IN. WB

Tradesman Heavy Duty 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB

$28,905 MSRP
5.7l V-8 Ohv
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
7.2 sec

0-60 mph

15.4 sec

@ 94 mph

Horsepower • Torque
383 hp

Power

400 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
5,485 lbs

4x2

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2012

Make:

RAM

Model:

1500

Trim:

Tradesman Heavy Duty 4X2 Regular CAB 140 IN. WB

Style:

Tradesman Heavy Duty 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB

Base Price:

$28,905

Drive:

4x2

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

5,485 lbs

Length:

231 in.

Width:

79.4 in.

Height:

73.3 in.

Wheelbase:

140 in.

Fuel:

35 gal.

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

383 hp @ 5,600 rpm

Torque:

400 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm

Engine:

5.7l V-8 Ohv

Displacement:

5.7 liters

Compression Ratio:

9.60 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,400 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

7.13 sec

0-60 mph:

7.5 sec

0-100 mph:

18.37 sec

60-130 mph:

39.7 sec

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.12 sec @ 75.2 mph

¼ mile:

15.38 sec @ 94.3 mph

½ mile:

24.08 sec @ 110.8 mph

1 mile:

39.07 sec @ 126.6 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

LT245/70SR17

Rear Tires:

LT245/70SR17

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

4.1

Gear Ratios

1: 3.23

2: 1.84

3: 1.41

4: 1

5: 0.82

6: 0.63

R: 4.44

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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