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Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base 4WD 2-Dr Reg Cab Long V8 Interior Features
12v power outlet: front and 1
Air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
Front ashtray
Audio system with AM/FM and CD player
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 98.3, front width (inches): 66.4, width between arches (inches): 51.0, height (inches): 20.2 and loading floor height (inches): 34.3
Cargo area light
Rear tailgate cargo doors
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Full dashboard console with open storage box, partial floor console
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Front seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: plastic/rubber in passenger compartment
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant switch off and multi-stage deployment
40/20/40 split driver, passenger and center seat
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat with pre-tensioners, height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on passenger seat with pre-tensioners, 3-point reel front seat belts on center seat
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.9, front hip room (inches): 64.9, front leg room (inches): 41.0 and front shoulder room (inches): 67.1
Low tire pressure indicator
Power steering
Rear view mirror
Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: three seats
Four speaker(s)
Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment
Tachometer
Ventilation system
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base 4WD 2-Dr Reg Cab Short V8 Specs
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base 4WD 2-Dr Reg Cab Short V8 Performance Features
4,701 cc 4.7 liters V 8 front engine with 93.0 mm bore, 86.5 mm stroke, 9.0 compression ratio, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder EVE
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
26.0 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 21.6
Power: 231 kW , 310 HP SAE @ 5,650 rpm; 330 ft lb , 447 Nm @ 3,950 rpm
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base 4WD 2-Dr Reg Cab Short V8 Handling & Breaking Features
Rear-wheel ABS
3.550:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Immobilizer
Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and torsion springs, beam rear suspension rigid with leaf springs
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base 4WD 2-Dr Reg Cab Short V8 Exterior Features
Black front and rear bumpers
Driver and passenger externally adjustable black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 207.7, overall width (inches): 79.5, overall height (inches): 75.5, ground clearance (inches): 7.3, wheelbase (inches): 120.5, front track (inches): 68.0, rear track (inches): 67.9 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 39.6
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base 4WD 2-Dr Reg Cab Short V8 Interior Features
12v power outlet: front and 1
Air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
Front ashtray
Audio system with AM/FM and CD player
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 76.3, front width (inches): 70.2, width between arches (inches): 51.0, height (inches): 20.2 and loading floor height (inches): 34.4
Cargo area light
Rear tailgate cargo doors
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Full dashboard console with open storage box, partial floor console
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Front seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: plastic/rubber in passenger compartment
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant switch off and multi-stage deployment
40/20/40 split driver, passenger and center seat
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat with pre-tensioners, height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on passenger seat with pre-tensioners, 3-point reel front seat belts on center seat
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.9, front hip room (inches): 64.9, front leg room (inches): 41.0 and front shoulder room (inches): 67.1
Low tire pressure indicator
Power steering
Rear view mirror
Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: three seats
Four speaker(s)
Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment
Tachometer
Ventilation system
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base 4WD 4-Dr Crew Cab Long V8 Specs
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base 4WD 4-Dr Crew Cab Long V8 Performance Features
Auxiliary transmission cooler
4,701 cc 4.7 liters V 8 front engine with 93.0 mm bore, 86.5 mm stroke, 9.0 compression ratio, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder EVE
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
35.0 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 29.1
Power: 231 kW , 310 HP SAE @ 5,650 rpm; 330 ft lb , 447 Nm @ 3,950 rpm
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base 4WD 4-Dr Crew Cab Long V8 Handling & Breaking Features
Rear-wheel ABS
3.550:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Immobilizer
Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and torsion springs, beam rear suspension rigid with leaf springs
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base 4WD 4-Dr Crew Cab Long V8 Exterior Features
Chrome front and rear bumpers
Driver and passenger power heated black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 249.7, overall width (inches): 79.5, overall height (inches): 76.4, ground clearance (inches): 7.3, wheelbase (inches): 160.5, front track (inches): 68.0, rear track (inches): 67.9 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 52.5
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base 4WD 4-Dr Crew Cab Long V8 Interior Features
12v power outlet: front and 1
Air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
Front ashtray
Audio system with AM/FM and CD player
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Below seat storage under rear seat
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 98.3, front width (inches): 66.4, width between arches (inches): 51.0, height (inches): 20.2 and loading floor height (inches): 35.0
Cargo area light
Rear tailgate cargo doors
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Full dashboard console with open storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment
Floor mats
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
40/20/40 split driver, passenger and center seat
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat with pre-tensioners, height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on passenger seat with pre-tensioners, lap static front seat belts on center seat
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats and rear seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.8, rear headroom (inches): 40.0, front hip room (inches): 64.9, rear hip room (inches): 64.6, front leg room (inches): 41.0, rear leg room (inches): 36.7, front shoulder room (inches): 67.0 and rear shoulder room (inches): 66.7
Low tire pressure indicator
Remote power locks speed sensing
Power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Three one-piece bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour
Seating: six seats
Four speaker(s)
Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment
Tachometer
Ventilation system
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base 4WD 4-Dr Crew Cab Short V8 Specs
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base 4WD 4-Dr Crew Cab Short V8 Performance Features
4,701 cc 4.7 liters V 8 front engine with 93.0 mm bore, 86.5 mm stroke, 9.0 compression ratio, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder EVE
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
26.0 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 21.6
Power: 231 kW , 310 HP SAE @ 5,650 rpm; 330 ft lb , 447 Nm @ 3,950 rpm
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base 4WD 4-Dr Crew Cab Short V8 Handling & Breaking Features
Rear-wheel ABS
3.550:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Immobilizer
Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and torsion springs, beam rear suspension rigid with leaf springs
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base 4WD 4-Dr Crew Cab Short V8 Exterior Features
Black front and rear bumpers
Driver and passenger externally adjustable black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 227.7, overall width (inches): 79.5, overall height (inches): 75.9, ground clearance (inches): 7.3, wheelbase (inches): 140.5, front track (inches): 68.0, rear track (inches): 67.9 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 46.0
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base 4WD 4-Dr Crew Cab Short V8 Interior Features
12v power outlet: front and 1
Air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
Front ashtray
Audio system with AM/FM and CD player
Below seat storage under rear seat
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 76.3, front width (inches): 70.2, width between arches (inches): 51.0, height (inches): 20.2 and loading floor height (inches): 35.1
Cargo area light
Rear tailgate cargo doors
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Full dashboard console with open storage box, partial floor console
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: plastic/rubber in passenger compartment
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
40/20/40 split driver, passenger and center seat
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat with pre-tensioners, height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on passenger seat with pre-tensioners, lap static front seat belts on center seat
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats and rear seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.8, rear headroom (inches): 40.0, front hip room (inches): 64.9, rear hip room (inches): 64.6, front leg room (inches): 41.0, rear leg room (inches): 36.7, front shoulder room (inches): 67.0 and rear shoulder room (inches): 66.7
Low tire pressure indicator
Power steering
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Three one-piece bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: six seats
Four speaker(s)
Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment
Tachometer
Ventilation system
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 2-Dr Reg Cab Long V6 Specs
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 2-Dr Reg Cab Long V6 Performance Features
3,701 cc 3.7 liters V 6 front engine with 93.0 mm bore, 90.8 mm stroke, 9.7 compression ratio, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder EKG
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
35.0 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 29.1
Power: 160 kW , 215 HP SAE @ 5,200 rpm; 235 ft lb , 319 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 2-Dr Reg Cab Long V6 Handling & Breaking Features
Rear-wheel ABS
3.210:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Immobilizer
Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, beam rear suspension rigid with leaf springs
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 2-Dr Reg Cab Long V6 Exterior Features
Black front and rear bumpers
Driver and passenger externally adjustable black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 229.7, overall width (inches): 79.5, overall height (inches): 73.4, ground clearance (inches): 7.4, wheelbase (inches): 140.5, front track (inches): 68.6, rear track (inches): 67.9 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 45.7
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 2-Dr Reg Cab Long V6 Interior Features
12v power outlet: front and 1
Air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
Front ashtray
Audio system with AM/FM and CD player
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 98.3, front width (inches): 66.4, width between arches (inches): 51.0, height (inches): 20.2 and loading floor height (inches): 32.9
Cargo area light
Rear tailgate cargo doors
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Full dashboard console with open storage box, partial floor console
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Front seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: plastic/rubber in passenger compartment
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant switch off and multi-stage deployment
40/20/40 split driver, passenger and center seat
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat with pre-tensioners, height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on passenger seat with pre-tensioners, 3-point reel front seat belts on center seat
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.9, front hip room (inches): 64.9, front leg room (inches): 41.0 and front shoulder room (inches): 67.1
Low tire pressure indicator
Power steering
Rear view mirror
Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: three seats
Four speaker(s)
Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment
Tachometer
Ventilation system
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 2-Dr Reg Cab Long V8 Specs
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 2-Dr Reg Cab Long V8 Performance Features
4,701 cc 4.7 liters V 8 front engine with 93.0 mm bore, 86.5 mm stroke, 9.0 compression ratio, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder EVE
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
35.0 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 29.1
Power: 231 kW , 310 HP SAE @ 5,650 rpm; 330 ft lb , 447 Nm @ 3,950 rpm
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 2-Dr Reg Cab Long V8 Handling & Breaking Features
Rear-wheel ABS
3.210:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Immobilizer
Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, beam rear suspension rigid with leaf springs
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 2-Dr Reg Cab Long V8 Exterior Features
Chrome front and rear bumpers
Driver and passenger power heated black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 229.7, overall width (inches): 79.5, overall height (inches): 73.4, ground clearance (inches): 7.4, wheelbase (inches): 140.5, front track (inches): 68.6, rear track (inches): 67.9 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 45.7
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Luxury trim alloy look on doors and alloy look on dashboard
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 2-Dr Reg Cab Long V8 Interior Features
12v power outlet: front and 1
Air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
Front ashtray
Audio system with satellite and CD player
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 98.3, front width (inches): 66.4, width between arches (inches): 51.0, height (inches): 20.2 and loading floor height (inches): 32.9
Cargo area light
Rear tailgate cargo doors
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Compass
Computer with average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
Full dashboard console with open storage box, partial floor console
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment
Floor mats
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant switch off and multi-stage deployment
40/20/40 split driver, passenger and center seat
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat with pre-tensioners, height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on passenger seat with pre-tensioners, 3-point reel front seat belts on center seat
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.9, front hip room (inches): 64.9, front leg room (inches): 41.0 and front shoulder room (inches): 67.1
Low tire pressure indicator
Remote power locks speed sensing
Power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch
Front reading lights
Rear view mirror
Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour
Seating: three seats
Four speaker(s)
Plastic multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment
Tachometer
Passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 2-Dr Reg Cab Short V6 Specs
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 2-Dr Reg Cab Short V6 Performance Features
3,701 cc 3.7 liters V 6 front engine with 93.0 mm bore, 90.8 mm stroke, 9.7 compression ratio, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder EKG
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
26.0 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 21.6
Power: 160 kW , 215 HP SAE @ 5,200 rpm; 235 ft lb , 319 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 2-Dr Reg Cab Short V6 Handling & Breaking Features
Rear-wheel ABS
3.210:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Immobilizer
Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, beam rear suspension rigid with leaf springs
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 2-Dr Reg Cab Short V6 Exterior Features
Black front and rear bumpers
Driver and passenger externally adjustable black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 207.7, overall width (inches): 79.5, overall height (inches): 73.6, ground clearance (inches): 7.4, wheelbase (inches): 120.5, front track (inches): 68.6, rear track (inches): 67.9 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 39.3
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 2-Dr Reg Cab Short V6 Interior Features
12v power outlet: front and 1
Air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
Front ashtray
Audio system with AM/FM and CD player
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 76.3, front width (inches): 70.2, width between arches (inches): 51.0, height (inches): 20.2 and loading floor height (inches): 33.0
Cargo area light
Rear tailgate cargo doors
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Full dashboard console with open storage box, partial floor console
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Front seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: plastic/rubber in passenger compartment
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant switch off and multi-stage deployment
40/20/40 split driver, passenger and center seat
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat with pre-tensioners, height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on passenger seat with pre-tensioners, 3-point reel front seat belts on center seat
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.9, front hip room (inches): 64.9, front leg room (inches): 41.0 and front shoulder room (inches): 67.1
Low tire pressure indicator
Power steering
Rear view mirror
Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: three seats
Four speaker(s)
Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment
Tachometer
Ventilation system
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 2-Dr Reg Cab Short V8 Specs
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 2-Dr Reg Cab Short V8 Performance Features
4,701 cc 4.7 liters V 8 front engine with 93.0 mm bore, 86.5 mm stroke, 9.0 compression ratio, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder EVE
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
26.0 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 21.6
Power: 231 kW , 310 HP SAE @ 5,650 rpm; 330 ft lb , 447 Nm @ 3,950 rpm
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 2-Dr Reg Cab Short V8 Handling & Breaking Features
Rear-wheel ABS
3.210:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Immobilizer
Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, beam rear suspension rigid with leaf springs
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 2-Dr Reg Cab Short V8 Exterior Features
Chrome front and rear bumpers
Driver and passenger power heated black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 207.7, overall width (inches): 79.5, overall height (inches): 73.6, ground clearance (inches): 7.4, wheelbase (inches): 120.5, front track (inches): 68.6, rear track (inches): 67.9 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 39.3
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Luxury trim alloy look on doors and alloy look on dashboard
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 2-Dr Reg Cab Short V8 Interior Features
12v power outlet: front and 1
Air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
Front ashtray
Audio system with satellite and CD player
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 76.3, front width (inches): 70.2, width between arches (inches): 51.0, height (inches): 20.2 and loading floor height (inches): 33.0
Cargo area light
Rear tailgate cargo doors
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Compass
Computer with average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
Full dashboard console with open storage box, partial floor console
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment
Floor mats
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant switch off and multi-stage deployment
40/20/40 split driver, passenger and center seat
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat with pre-tensioners, height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on passenger seat with pre-tensioners, 3-point reel front seat belts on center seat
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.9, front hip room (inches): 64.9, front leg room (inches): 41.0 and front shoulder room (inches): 67.1
Low tire pressure indicator
Remote power locks speed sensing
Power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch
Front reading lights
Rear view mirror
Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour
Seating: three seats
Four speaker(s)
Plastic multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment
Tachometer
Passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 4-Dr Crew Cab Long V8 Specs
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 4-Dr Crew Cab Long V8 Performance Features
Auxiliary transmission cooler
4,701 cc 4.7 liters V 8 front engine with 93.0 mm bore, 86.5 mm stroke, 9.0 compression ratio, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder EVE
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
35.0 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 29.1
Power: 231 kW , 310 HP SAE @ 5,650 rpm; 330 ft lb , 447 Nm @ 3,950 rpm
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 4-Dr Crew Cab Long V8 Handling & Breaking Features
Rear-wheel ABS
3.210:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Immobilizer
Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, beam rear suspension rigid with leaf springs
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 4-Dr Crew Cab Long V8 Exterior Features
Black front and rear bumpers
Driver and passenger externally adjustable black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 249.7, overall width (inches): 79.5, overall height (inches): 73.8, ground clearance (inches): 7.4, wheelbase (inches): 160.5, front track (inches): 68.6, rear track (inches): 67.9 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 52.0
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 4-Dr Crew Cab Long V8 Interior Features
12v power outlet: front and 1
Air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
Front ashtray
Audio system with AM/FM and CD player
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Below seat storage under rear seat
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 98.3, front width (inches): 66.4, width between arches (inches): 51.0, height (inches): 20.2 and loading floor height (inches): 33.6
Cargo area light
Rear tailgate cargo doors
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Full dashboard console with open storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: plastic/rubber in passenger compartment
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
40/20/40 split driver, passenger and center seat
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat with pre-tensioners, height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on passenger seat with pre-tensioners, lap static front seat belts on center seat
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats and rear seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.8, rear headroom (inches): 40.0, front hip room (inches): 64.9, rear hip room (inches): 64.6, front leg room (inches): 41.0, rear leg room (inches): 36.7, front shoulder room (inches): 67.0 and rear shoulder room (inches): 66.7
Low tire pressure indicator
Power steering
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Three one-piece bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: six seats
Four speaker(s)
Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment
Tachometer
Ventilation system
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 4-Dr Crew Cab Short V6 Specs
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 4-Dr Crew Cab Short V6 Performance Features
3,701 cc 3.7 liters V 6 front engine with 93.0 mm bore, 90.8 mm stroke, 9.7 compression ratio, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder EKG
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
26.0 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 21.6
Power: 160 kW , 215 HP SAE @ 5,200 rpm; 235 ft lb , 319 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 4-Dr Crew Cab Short V6 Handling & Breaking Features
Rear-wheel ABS
3.210:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Immobilizer
Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, beam rear suspension rigid with leaf springs
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 4-Dr Crew Cab Short V6 Exterior Features
Black front and rear bumpers
Driver and passenger externally adjustable black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 227.7, overall width (inches): 79.5, overall height (inches): 74.0, ground clearance (inches): 7.4, wheelbase (inches): 140.5, front track (inches): 68.6, rear track (inches): 67.9 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 45.7
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 4-Dr Crew Cab Short V6 Interior Features
12v power outlet: front and 1
Air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
Front ashtray
Audio system with AM/FM and CD player
Below seat storage under rear seat
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 76.3, front width (inches): 70.2, width between arches (inches): 51.0, height (inches): 20.2 and loading floor height (inches): 33.7
Cargo area light
Rear tailgate cargo doors
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Full dashboard console with open storage box, partial floor console
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: plastic/rubber in passenger compartment
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
40/20/40 split driver, passenger and center seat
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat with pre-tensioners, height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on passenger seat with pre-tensioners, lap static front seat belts on center seat
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats and rear seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.8, rear headroom (inches): 40.0, front hip room (inches): 64.9, rear hip room (inches): 64.6, front leg room (inches): 41.0, rear leg room (inches): 36.7, front shoulder room (inches): 67.0 and rear shoulder room (inches): 66.7
Low tire pressure indicator
Power steering
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Three one-piece bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: six seats
Four speaker(s)
Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment
Tachometer
Ventilation system
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 4-Dr Crew Cab Short V8 Specs
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 4-Dr Crew Cab Short V8 Performance Features
Auxiliary transmission cooler
5,654 cc 5.7 liters V 8 front engine with 99.5 mm bore, 90.9 mm stroke, 9.6 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder EZB
Unleaded fuel 89
Multi-point injection fuel system
26.0 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 21.6
Power: 257 kW , 345 HP SAE @ 5,400 rpm; 375 ft lb , 508 Nm @ 4,200 rpm
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 4-Dr Crew Cab Short V8 Handling & Breaking Features
Four-wheel ABS
3.920:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
Stability control
Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, beam rear suspension rigid with leaf springs
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 4-Dr Crew Cab Short V8 Exterior Features
Body side molding
Body color front bumpers, chrome rear bumpers
Chrome/bright trim on side of body and on bumpers
Driver and passenger power heated black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 227.7, overall width (inches): 79.5, overall height (inches): 74.0, ground clearance (inches): 7.4, wheelbase (inches): 140.5, front track (inches): 68.6, rear track (inches): 67.9 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 45.7
Front fog lights
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Luxury trim wood/woodgrain on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Base RWD 4-Dr Crew Cab Short V8 Interior Features
12v power outlet: front and 2
Air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Front ashtray
Audio system with satellite and CD player
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Below seat storage under rear seat
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 76.3, front width (inches): 70.2, width between arches (inches): 51.0, height (inches): 20.2 and loading floor height (inches): 33.7
Cargo area light
Rear tailgate cargo doors
Cellular phone Bluetooth
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Coming home device
Compass
Computer with average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
Full dashboard console with open storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment
Floor mats
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
40/20/40 split heated electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, three adjustments and tilt adjustment, 40/20/40 split heated passenger seat, 40/20/40 split center seat
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat with pre-tensioners, height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on passenger seat with pre-tensioners, lap static front seat belts on center seat
Front seat center armrest
Garage door opener
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats and rear seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off
Height adjustable pedals
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.8, rear headroom (inches): 40.0, front hip room (inches): 64.9, rear hip room (inches): 64.6, front leg room (inches): 41.0, rear leg room (inches): 36.7, front shoulder room (inches): 67.0 and rear shoulder room (inches): 66.7
Low tire pressure indicator
Remote power locks speed sensing
Power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
Front reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Three asymmetrical split bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Automatic operation rear view mirror
Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
Front seat back storage
Leather seat upholstery
Seating: six seats
Seven speaker(s) Infinity
Leather covered multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab 4WD 4-Dr Crew Cab V8 Interior Features
12v power outlet: front and 1
Air conditioning with rear outlet
Fixed mast antenna
Front ashtray
Audio system with AM/FM and CD player
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 75.9, front width (inches): 66.4, width between arches (inches): 51.0, height (inches): 20.2 and loading floor height (inches): 36.2
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 71.0 and all seats in place (cu ft): 7.7
Rear tailgate cargo doors
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Compass
Computer with average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
Full dashboard console with open storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment
Floor mats
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
40/20/40 split driver, passenger and center seat
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat with pre-tensioners, height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on passenger seat with pre-tensioners, lap static front seat belts on center seat
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.8, rear headroom (inches): 40.5, front hip room (inches): 64.9, rear hip room (inches): 64.4, front leg room (inches): 41.0, rear leg room (inches): 44.2, front shoulder room (inches): 67.0 and rear shoulder room (inches): 66.5
Low tire pressure indicator
Remote power locks speed sensing
Power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
Front and rear reading lights
Height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side, 3-point reel rear seat belts on center side
Rear seat center armrest
Three asymmetrical split bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour
Seating: six seats
Four speaker(s)
Plastic multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab RWD 4-Dr Crew Cab V8 Interior Features
12v power outlet: front and 1
Air conditioning with rear outlet
Fixed mast antenna
Front ashtray
Audio system with AM/FM and CD player
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 75.9, front width (inches): 66.4, width between arches (inches): 51.0, height (inches): 20.2 and loading floor height (inches): 33.0
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 71.0 and all seats in place (cu ft): 7.7
Rear tailgate cargo doors
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Compass
Computer with average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
Full dashboard console with open storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment
Floor mats
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
40/20/40 split driver, passenger and center seat
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat with pre-tensioners, height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on passenger seat with pre-tensioners, lap static front seat belts on center seat
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.8, rear headroom (inches): 40.5, front hip room (inches): 64.9, rear hip room (inches): 64.4, front leg room (inches): 41.0, rear leg room (inches): 44.2, front shoulder room (inches): 67.0 and rear shoulder room (inches): 66.5
Low tire pressure indicator
Remote power locks speed sensing
Power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
Front and rear reading lights
Height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side, 3-point reel rear seat belts on center side
Rear seat center armrest
Three asymmetrical split bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour
Seating: six seats
Four speaker(s)
Plastic multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment
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