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SPECIFICATIONS 

Chassis Cab 

2012 Ram 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab 

SPECIFICATIONS 

 

All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted. 
All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels. 
 
NOTE: Information shown is correct at time of publication and is subject to change. Typical 2012 Ram 3500 Crew Cab Chassis Cab. 
Some unique exceptions showing 4500 and 5500 complexity are included. 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Body Style 

Chassis Cab: Regular Cab and Crew Cab 

Assembly Plant 

Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant, Saltillo, Mexico 

EPA Vehicle Class  

Medium Heavy Duty 

Introduction  

2011 Model Year 

 

ENGINE: 5.7-LITER HEMI

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 V-8

 

Availability   

Standard on 3500  

Type and Description  

Eight-cylinder, 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled, with variable-valve 
timing (VVT) 

Displacement  

343 cu. in. (5654 cu. cm) 

Bore x Stroke  

3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9) 

Valve System  

Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, hydraulic lifters with 
roller followers 

Fuel Injection 

Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless 

Construction  

Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, 
aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers 

Compression Ratio  

9.6:1 

Power (SAE net) 

383 hp (286 kW) @ 5,600 rpm  

Torque (SAE net)  

400 lb.-ft. (542 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm 

Maximum Engine Speed  

5,800 rpm 

Fuel Requirement  

Unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 — recommended  
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — acceptable 

Oil Capacity  

7.0 qt. (6.6L) 

Coolant Capacity  

18.7 qt. (17.7L) 

Emission Control  

Dual three-way catalytic converters, internal engine features with 
knock sensors 

 

Summary of Contents for Ram 3500 2012

Page 1: ...vailability Standard on 3500 Type and Description Eight cylinder 90 degree V type liquid cooled with variable valve timing VVT Displacement 343 cu in 5654 cu cm Bore x Stroke 3 92 x 3 58 99 5 x 90 9 Valve System Pushrod operated overhead valves 16 valves hydraulic lifters with roller followers Fuel Injection Sequential multi port electronic returnless Construction Deep skirt cast iron block with c...

Page 2: ...AE net 610 lb ft 827 N m 1 600 rpm Maximum Engine Speed 3 500 rpm Fuel Requirement Ultra low sulfur diesel Oil Capacity Low ash req 12 0 qt 11 3L with filter Coolant Capacity 32 7 qt 30 9L Emission Controls Selective Catalytic Reduction SCR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Alternator Availability Standard Gas 3500 Rating 160 amp Battery Maintenance free 750 CCA Availability Standard 3500 Optional Gas 3500 Standa...

Page 3: ...erter clutch Gear Ratios 1 st 3 23 2 nd 1 84 upshift 1 50 kickdown 3 rd 1 41 4 th 1 00 5 th 0 82 6th 63 Reverse 4 44 Final Drive 2 58 with 4 10 axle ratio TRANSMISSION G56 MANUAL SIX SPEED OVERDRIVE Availability Standard Diesel 3500 Standard 4500 and 5500 Description Synchronized in all gears PTO Capable Six bolt mounting left side Gear Ratios 1 st 5 94 2 nd 3 28 3 rd 1 98 4 th 1 3 5 th 1 6 th 0 7...

Page 4: ...nically controlled overdrive lockout electronically controlled converter clutch Gear Ratios 1 st 3 74 2 nd 2 00 3 rd 1 34 4 th 1 5 th 0 77 6 th 0 63 Reverse 3 54 Overall Top Gear Ratio 2 80 with 4 44 axle ratio 3 07 with 4 88 axle ratio TRANSFER CASE NV273 NV271 Availability Standard 4x4 all models Type Part time Operating Modes 2WD 4WD High Neutral 4WD Low Shift Mechanism NV273 electric NV271 man...

Page 5: ...3 Suspension or Axle to Ground Front 9 9 8 4 Suspension or Axle to Ground Rear 7 5 7 5 Approach Angle 23 8 23 8 Ramp Breakover Angle 21 3 21 3 Departure Angle 29 2 29 2 Regular Cab 143 5 WB 60 CA DRW 4x2 4x4 Wheelbase 143 4 143 4 Track Width Front 69 6 69 6 Track Width Rear 68 1 68 1 Overall Length 234 3 234 3 Overall Width Single Ground Reference Point SgRP Front 78 9 78 9 Overall Height 78 4 78 ...

Page 6: ...round Front 10 0 8 4 Suspension or Axle to Ground Rear 7 6 7 6 Approach Angle 24 2 24 2 Ramp Breakover Angle 18 4 18 4 Departure Angle 28 4 28 4 Crew Cab 172 4 WB 60 CA SRW 4x2 4x4 Wheelbase 172 3 172 3 Track Width Front 68 7 68 7 Track Width Rear 68 1 68 1 Overall Length 263 2 263 2 Overall Width Single Ground Reference Point SgRP Front 79 1 79 1 Overall Height 78 8 78 8 Suspension or Axle to Gro...

Page 7: ...ew Cab Seating Capacity F R 3 0 or 2 0 3 3 or 2 3 Front Head Room in mm 40 3 1022 6 41 0 1040 5 Legroom in mm 41 1041 3 41 1041 3 Shoulder Room in mm 66 1676 4 66 1676 5 Hip Room in mm 62 9 1676 4 63 2 1604 6 Seat Travel in mm 7 1 179 2 7 1 179 2 Recliner Range degrees 14 42 Rear Head Room in mm N A 39 9 1013 5 Legroom in mm N A 40 3 1023 6 Shoulder Room in mm N A 65 7 1670 Hip Room in mm N A 63 2...

Page 8: ...STEERING Regular Cab Model 60 SRW 60 DRW 84 DRW Wheelbase nominal in mm 143 1 143 3 167 3 Turning Diameter ft m a 41 7 41 7 47 9 Crew Cab Model 60 SRW 60 DRW Wheelbase nominal in mm 172 172 2 Turning Diameter ft m a 45 1 13 7 45 4 13 8 BRAKES Front Size and Type in mm Rotors 14 17 x 1 54 in disc with twin piston pin slider caliper and ABS Rear Size and Type in mm Rotors 14 09 x 1 34 in disc with t...

Page 9: ...0 1 Suspension or Axle to Ground Front 10 3 8 7 Suspension or Axle to Ground Rear 8 4 8 4 Approach Angle 28 3 28 3 Ramp Breakover Angle 23 7 23 7 Departure Angle 31 1 31 1 Regular Cab 168 5 WB 84 CA DRW 4x2 4x4 Wheelbase 168 6 168 6 Track Width Front 76 0 76 0 Track Width Rear 73 6 73 6 Overall Length 258 3 258 3 Overall Width Single Ground Reference Point SgRP Front 78 9 78 9 Overall Height 80 0 ...

Page 10: ...ound Front 10 3 8 8 Suspension or Axle to Ground Rear 8 4 8 4 Approach Angle 28 5 28 5 Ramp Breakover Angle 18 2 18 2 Departure Angle 30 9 30 9 Regular Cab 204 5 WB 120 CA DRW 4x2 4x4 Wheelbase 204 6 204 6 Track Width Front 76 0 76 0 Track Width Rear 73 6 73 6 Overall Length 294 3 294 3 Overall Width Single Ground Reference Point SgRP Front 78 9 78 9 Overall Height 79 8 79 8 Suspension or Axle to ...

Page 11: ...ound Front 10 3 8 7 Suspension or Axle to Ground Rear 8 4 8 4 Approach Angle 28 5 28 5 Ramp Breakover Angle 20 4 20 4 Departure Angle 31 0 31 0 Crew Cab 197 4 WB 84 CA DRW 4x2 4x4 Wheelbase 197 5 197 5 Track Width Front 76 0 76 0 Track Width Rear 73 6 73 6 Overall Length 287 2 287 2 Overall Width Single Ground Reference Point SgRP Front 79 1 79 1 Overall Height 80 5 80 5 Suspension or Axle to Grou...

Page 12: ...p Room in mm N A 63 2 1605 2 Interior Volume Front cu ft cu m 63 0 1 8 64 2 1 8 Rear cu ft cu m N A 61 1 1 7 BODY AND CHASSIS Model 2WD 4WD Layout Longitudinal front engine Longitudinal front engine transfer case Construction Ladder type frame steel cab double wall steel pickup box Ladder type frame steel cab double wall steel pickup box SUSPENSION Model 2WD 4WD Front Five link beam axle with coil...

Page 13: ...4 Wheelbase nominal in mm 173 3 197 1 Turning Diameter ft m a 57 2 49 2 BRAKES Front Size and Type in mm Rotors 15 4 x 1 5 in disc with twin piston pin slider caliper and ABS Rear Size and Type in mm Rotors 15 4 x 1 5 in disc with twin piston pin slider caliper and ABS Power assist Type Hydro boost Diesel ...

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