2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab, ST, SLT, Sport, AWD - New Car Specs / Specifications / Technical Data

Layout:
front-engine / RWD & AWD

Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight:	4,355 - 4,886
GVWR:	6,025 - 6,600
Weight distribution:	55 / 45
Max. towing capacity:	3,600 - 9,100

Fuel Capacity [gal.]:	26 (Short Wheelbase) 32 (Long Wheelbase)

Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]:	39.3 - 45.5

Suspension:
Front: Double-Wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar

Brakes:
Front: 13.2 x 1.1 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 13.8 x 0.87 in. power-assisted discs

Engines & Transmissions

Type:

V6; cast-iron block and aluminum heads

Valvetrain:

SOHC 2-valves/cyl.

Displacement:

3,701

Bore & Stroke [mm]:

93.0 x 90.8

Compression Ratio:

9.7:1

Power [hp]:

210 at 5,200

Torque [lb-ft]:

235 at 4,000

Redline:

6,000

Mileage City [mpg]:

Mileage Hwy [mpg]:

Available with:

ST RWD

Optional Engines:

Type:

V8; cast-iron block and aluminum heads

Valvetrain:

SOHC 2-valves/cyl.

Displacement:

4,701

Bore & Stroke [mm]:

93.0 x 86.5

Compression Ratio:

9.8:1

Power [hp]:

310 at 5,650

Torque [lb-ft]:

330 at 3,950

Redline:

6,000

Mileage City [mpg]:

13 - 14 (RWD)

Mileage Hwy [mpg]:

18 - 19 (RWD)

Available with:

ST; SLT

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Type:	V8 Hemi; cast-iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain:	OHV 2-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT)
Displacement:	5,654
Bore & Stroke [mm]:	99.5 x 90.9
Compression Ratio:	10.5:1
Power [hp]:	390 at 5,600
Torque [lb-ft]:	407 at 4,000
Redline:	5,800
Mileage City [mpg]:	13 - 14 (RWD)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]:	18 - 20 (RWD)
Available with:

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Transmissions:

Type:

4-speed automatic

Ratios:

2.84, 1.57, 1.00, 0.69

Final Drive:

3.55; 3.92

Available with:

Type:

5-speed automatic

Ratios:

3.00, 1.67 (upshift) / 1.50 (Kickdown), 1.00, 0.75, 0.67

Final Drive:

3.21, 3.55, 3.92, 4.10

Available with:

V8s

Exterior Dimensions

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Length [in.]:	209.0 (Short Wheelbase) 231.0 (Long Wheelbase)
Width [in.]:	79.4
Height [in.]:	74.4 - 75.2
Wheelbase [in.]:	120.5 (Short Wheelbase) 140.5 (Long Wheelbase)
Front Track [in.]:	68.0 (RWD) 68.2 (AWD)
Rear Track [in.]:	67.5

Ground Clear. [in.]:	9.0 (RWD) 8.6 (AWD)
Approach Angle [in.]:	18.8 (RWD) 20.5 (AWD)
Departure Angle [in.]:	24.1 - 25.6

Interior Dimensions

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Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:	63.0
Seating Capacity:	2 - 3

Front Headroom [in.]:	40.3
Front Legroom [in.]:	41.0
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]:	66.0
Front Hiproom [in.]:	62.9

Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:	57.5 (Short Wheelbase) 74.7 (Long Wheelbase)
Cargo Box Width [in.]	66.4
Cargo Box Length [in.]:	76.3 (Short Wheelbase) 98.3 (Long Wheelbase)
Cargo Box Height [in.]:	20.1 (Short Wheelbase) 20.2 (Long Wheelbase)

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