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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINES
Type:
4,701cc V8; cast-iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: SOHC 2-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 310 at 5,650
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 330 at 3,950
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 93.0 x 86.5
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Redline: 6,000
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 13 - 14 (RWD) / 18 - 19 (RWD)
Available with: SLT; TRX
 
Type:
5,654cc V8 Hemi; cast-iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: OHV 2-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 390 at 5,600
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 407 at 4,000
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 99.5 x 90.9
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Redline: 5,800
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 13 - 14 (RWD) / 18 - 20 (RWD)
 
TRANSMISSION
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
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Rear-wheel-drive & All-wheel-drive
 
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
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
4,888 - 5,399
GVWR [lbs]:
6
Weight distribution: 55 / 45
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 5,100 - 8,700
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 26; 32 optional
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
44.8 - 45.5
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
229.0
Width [in.]:
79.4
Height [in.]:
75.1 (RWD)
75.7 (AWD)
Wheelbase [in.]: 140.5
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 (RWD)
25.4 (AWD)
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
127.9
Seating Capacity:
5 - 6
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
41.0
Rear Headroom [in.]: 39.9
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.0
Rear Legroom [in.]: 42.0
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
66.0
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 65.7
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
63.2
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 63.2
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
50.3; 46.1 (RamBox)
Cargo Box Width [in.]
66.4; 51.1 (RamBox)
Cargo Box Length [in.]: 67.4
Cargo Box Height [in.]: 20.0