2017 RAM 2500 HEAVY DUTY

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2017 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty

SPECIFICATIONS EMBARGO DATE: 12:01 a.m. September 1, 2016
Specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Vehicle Type Regular Cab, Crew Cab and Mega Cab, 2WD, 4WD
Assembly Plant Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant, Coahuila, Mexico
EPA Vehicle Class Standard Pickup

BODY/CHASSIS
Model 2WD 4WD
Layout Longitudinal, front engine Longitudinal, front engine, transfer
case
Construction Ladder-type frame, steel cab, Ladder-type frame, steel cab,
double-wall steel pickup box double-wall steel pickup box

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ENGINE: 5.7-LITER HEMI V-8
Type and Description 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled, with variable-valve timing (VVT)
Displacement 345 cu. in. (5,654 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, multiport, electronic, returnless
Construction Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy
heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio 10.5:1
Power 383 hp (286 kW) @ 5,600 rpm
Torque 400 lb.-ft. (542 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm
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
Compressed Natural Gas — optional
Oil Capacity 7.0 quarts (6.6 liters)
Coolant Capacity 18.3 quarts (17.30 liters)
Emission Control Three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, internal engine features
and knock sensors

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ENGINE: 6.4-LITER HEMI V-8
Type and Description 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled, with variable-valve timing (VVT)
Displacement 392 cu. in. (6,417 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 4.09 x 3.72 (103.9 x 94.6)
Valve System Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, eight de-activating and eight
hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers
Fuel Injection Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
Construction Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, 356 aluminum
cylinder heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Power 410 hp (306 kW) @ 5,600 rpm
Torque 429 lb.-ft. (582 N•m) at 4,000 rpm
Maximum Engine Speed 5,800 rpm limited
Fuel Requirement Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity 7.0 quarts (6.6 liters)
Coolant Capacity 16.6 quarts (15.75 liters)
Emission Control Three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, cooled electronic EGR
and individual cylinder fuel control

ENGINE: 6.7-LITER CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL I-6 (two versions)

Type and Description Inline, liquid-cooled, turbocharged, intercooled
Displacement 408 cu. in. (6,690 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 4.21 x 4.88 (107 x 124)
Valve System Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 24 valves, solid lifters
Fuel Injection Electronic high-pressure common rail
Construction Cast-iron block and head
Compression Ratio 16.2:1
Power 350 hp (261 kW) @ 2,800 rpm (G56 manual transmission)
Torque (Manual) 660 lb.-ft. (881 N•m) @ 1,400 rpm
Power 370 hp (276 kW) @ 2,800 rpm (68RFE automatic transmission)
Torque (Automatic) 800 lb.-ft. (1,084 N•m) @ 1,600 rpm
Maximum High-idle Engine Speed 3,200 rpm
Fuel Requirement Ultra-low sulfur diesel
Oil Capacity 12.0 quarts (11.3 liters) with filter
Coolant Capacity 23.8 quarts (22.50 liters)
Emission Controls Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)

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TRANSMISSION: G56 — MANUAL SIX-SPEED OVERDRIVE

Availability 6.7-liter diesel
Description Synchronized in all gears
Gear Ratios
1st 5.94
2nd 3.28
3rd 1.98
4th 1.31
5th 1.0
6th 0.74
Reverse 5.42
Axle ratios 3.42

TRANSMISSION: 66RFE — AUTOMATIC SIX-SPEED

Availability 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 and 6.4-liter HEMI V-8
Description Three planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch, full electronic control,
electronically controlled converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st 3.23
2nd 1.84
3rd 1.41
4th 1.00
5th 0.82
6th 0.63
Reverse 4.44
Axle ratios 3.73 and 4.10

TRANSMISSION: 68RFE — AUTOMATIC SIX-SPEED

Availability 6.7-liter diesel
Description Three planetary gear-sets, one overrunning clutch, full electronic control,
electronically controlled converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st 3.23
2nd 1.84
3rd 1.41
4th 1.0

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5th 0.82
6th 0.63
Reverse 4.44
Axle ratios 3.42

TRANSFER CASES: BW 44-46, BW 44-47

Availability Optional on 6.7-liter diesel, 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 and 5.7-liter HEMI V-8
Type Part-time – BW 44-47 manual shift and BW 44-46 electric shift
Operating Modes 2WD; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low
Low-range Ratio 2.64
Center Differential None

AXLES
Front (4x4) AAM 9.25-in. beam front axle with center disconnect
Rear AAM 11.5-in. beam rear axle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator
Rating 160-amp standard with 5.7-liter HEMI V-8
Rating 180-amp included with 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 and 6.7-liter diesel, optional on 5.7-liter
HEMI V-8
Rating Dual (220 and 160) optional on 6.4-liter HEMI V-8
Rating Dual 220-amp optional on 6.7-liter diesel
Battery
Description Group 65, maintenance-free, 730 CCA on 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 and 6.4-liter
HEMI V-8
Dual Group 65, maintenance-free, 730 CCA on 6.7-liter diesel

SUSPENSION
Model 2WD 4WD
Front Three-link with track bar, coil springs, Three-link with track bar, coil springs,
stabilizer bar, solid axle stabilizer bar, solid axle
Rear Five-link with track bar, coil springs, Five-link with track bar, coil springs,
stabilizer bar, solid axle stabilizer bar, solid axle (optional air
bags)

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BRAKES
Front
Size and Type 14.17 x 1.54. (359.9 x 39.1) disc with twin-piston pin-slider caliper and ABS
Rear
Size and Type 14.09 x 1.34 (357.9 x 34.0) disc with twin-piston pin-slider caliper and ABS
Power-assist type Dual-rate, tandem diaphragm vacuum (gas)
Hydro-boost (diesel)

AIR BAGS
Regular Cab 6
Crew Cab 6
Mega Cab 6

STEERING
Power-assist Hydraulic assist

Regular Cab Pickup

Model 2WD 4WD
Box Length 8-ft. 8-ft.
Wheelbase (nominal) 140.5 (3,568.7) 140.0 (3,556.0)
(a)
Turning Diameter – ft. (m) 45.1 (13.7) 41.6 (12.7)

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Crew Cab Pickup
Model 2WD 2WD 4WD 4WD
Box Length 6-ft. 4-in. 8-ft. 6-ft. 4in. 8-ft.
Wheelbase (nominal) 149.4 (3,794.8) 169.4 (4,302.8) 148.9 (3,782.1) 168.9 (4,290.1)
(a)
Turning Diameter – ft. (m) 47.5 (14.5) 53.2 (16.2) 43.9 (13.4) 49.2 (15.0)

Mega Cab Pickup

Model 2WD 4WD
Box Length 6-ft. 4-in. 6-ft. 4-in.
Wheelbase (nominal) 160.5 (4,076.7) 160.0 (4,064.0)
(a)
Turning Diameter – ft. (m) 50.67 (15.4) 46.86 (14.3)
(a) Turning diameter is measured at the outside of the tires at curb height. Turning diameters and steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock may
differ with optional tires and wheels.

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6-ft. 4-in. 8-ft.

Nominal Box Size (Regular, Crew or Mega) (Regular, Crew)
SAE volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) 57.5 (1.6) 74.7 (2.1)
Length at Floor, Tailgate Closed 76.3 (1,938.5) 98.3 (2,496.5)
Cargo Width 66.4 (1,686.9) 66.4 (1,686.9)
Distance Between Wheelhouses 51 (1,295.4) 51 (1,295.4)
Depth 20.1 (511.1) 20.2 (513.0)
Tailgate Opening Width 60.4 (1,535.3) 60.4 (1,535.3)

REGULAR CAB 140.5-IN. WB, 8-FT. BOX SRW 4x2 4x4

Wheelbase 140.5 (3,568.7) 140.5 (3,568.7)
Track Width – Front 68.6 (1,742.4) 68.3 (1,734.8)
Track Width – Rear 68.2 (1,732.3) 68.2 (1,732.3)
Overall Length 231.0 (5,867.4) 231.0 (5,867.4)
Overall Width @ SgRP Front 78.9 (2,004.1) 78.9 (2,004.1)
Overall Height 73.3 (1,861.8) 75.7 (1,922.8)
Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front 7.6 (193.0) 7.5 (190.5)
Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear 7.4 (188.0) 7.4 (188.0)
Approach Angle (degrees) 13.2 23.0
Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees) 16.5 16.9
Departure Angle (degrees) 18.1 21.6

CREW CAB 149.5-IN. WB, 6-FT. 4-IN. BOX SRW 4x2 4x4
Wheelbase 149.5 (3,797.3) 149.5 (3,797.3)
Track Width – Front 68.6 (1,742.4) 68.3 (1,734.8)
Track Width – Rear 68.2 (1,732.3) 68.2 (1,732.3)
Overall Length 237.4 (6,029.9) 237.4 (6,029.9)
Overall Width @ SgRP Front 79.1 (2,009.1) 79.1 (2,009.1)
Overall Height 73.7 (1,871.9) 77.7 (1,973.6)
Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front 7.1 (180.3) 7.4 (188.0)
Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear 7.3 (185.4) 7.1 (180.3)
Approach Angle (degrees) 13.4 21.8
Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees) 15.1 18.2
Departure Angle (degrees) 18.8 22.3

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CREW CAB 169.5-IN. WB, 8-FT. BOX SRW 4x2 4x4

Wheelbase 169.4 (4,302.7) 168.9 (4,290.1)
Track Width – Front 68.6 (1,742.4) 68.3 (1,734.8)
Track Width – Rear 68.2 (1,732.3) 68.2 (1,732.3)
Overall Length 259.4 (6,588.8) 259.4 (6,588.8)
Overall Width @ SgRP Front 79.1 (2,009.1) 79.1 (2,009.1)
Overall Height 73.5 (1,866.9) 77.6 (1,971)
Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front 7.1 (180.3) 7.3 (185.4)
Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear 7.3 (185.4) 7.2 (182.9)
Approach Angle (degrees) 13.4 21.7
Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees) 14.1 16.5
Departure Angle (degrees) 18.0 21.4

MEGA CAB 160.5-IN. WB, 6-FT. 4-IN. BOX SRW 4x2 4x4
Wheelbase 160.5 (4,076.7) 160.0 (4,064)
Track Width – Front 68.6 (1,742.4) 68.3 (1,734.8)
Track Width – Rear 68.2 (1,732.3) 68.2 (1,732.3)
Overall Length 248.4 (6,309.4) 248.4 (6,309.4)
Overall Width @ SgRP Front 79.1 (2,009.1) 79.1 (2,009.1)
Overall Height 74.1 (1,882.1) 78.3 (1,988.8)
Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front 7.8 (198.1) 8.1 (205.7)
Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear 7.8 (198.1) 7.7 (195.6)
Approach Angle (degrees) 14.0 23.9
Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees) 15.8 18.3
Departure Angle (degrees) 19.1 23.0

ACCOMMODATIONS
Model
Regular Cab Crew Cab Mega Cab
Seating Capacity, F/R 3/0 or 2/0 3/3 or 2/3 3/3 or 2/3
Front
Headroom 39.9 (1,013.5) 41.0 (1,040.5) 41.0 (1,040.5)
Legroom 41 (1,041.4) 41 (1,041.4) 41 (1,041.4)
Shoulder Room 66 (1,676.4) 66 (1,676.4) 66 (1,676.4)
Hip Room 62.9 (1,598.7) 63.2 (1,605.3) 63.2 (1,605.3)
Seat Travel 9.0 (230.0) 9.0 (230.0) 9.0 (230.0)

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Recliner Range (degrees) 56 (38 RWD,

85 (38 RWD, 47 FWD) 56 (38 RWD, 18 FWD)
18 FWD)
Rear
Headroom N/A 39.9 (1,013.5) 40.3 (1,023.6)
Legroom N/A 40.3 (1,023.6) 43.3 (1,099.5)
Shoulder Room N/A 65.7 (1,668.8) 65.7 (1,668.8)
Hip Room N/A 63.2 (1,605.3) 63.2 (1,605.3)
Interior Volume
Front – cu. ft. (cu. m) 62.5 (1.8) 64.2 (1.8) 64.2 (1.8)
Rear – cu. ft. (cu. m) N/A 61.1 (1.7) 66.3 (1.9)

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