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SPECIFICATIONS
2500/3500 Heavy Duty
2012 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty
SPECIFICATIONS
All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Styles
Regular Cab, Crew Cab and Mega Cab
Assembly Plants
Saltillo Assembly Plant - Coahuila, Mexico
EPA Vehicle Class
Standard Pickup
Introduction Date
2010 Model Year
ENGINE: 5.7-LITER HEMI
®
V-8
Availability
Standard on 2500 Series Models
(a)
Type and Description
Eight-cylinder, 90-degree V-8, 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 bhp (286 kW) @ 5,600 rpm, 2500 series
(b)
Torque (SAE net)
400 lb.-ft. (542 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm, 2500 series
Max. 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
(b)
(a) Not available on 3500 Series Pickup models.
(b) All manual transmission equipped vehicles meet LEV I chassis-certified emission requirements in California, New York, Massachusetts,
Maine and Vermont. Meets Tier 2 HDV 1, 2 chassis-certified emission requirements in 45 remaining states.
Ram 2500 and 3500 models equipped with automatic transmission and sold in 45 states meet Tier 2 HDV 1, 2 chassis-certified emission
requirements. Ram 2500 models equipped with automatic transmission and sold in California, New York, Massachusetts, Maine and
Vermont meet LEV II—MDV 1 category chassis-certified emission requirements. Ram 3500 models equipped with automatic transmission
and sold in California, New York, Massachusetts, Maine and Vermont meet LEV II—MDV 2 category chassis-certified emission
requirements.
