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2012 Ram 2500
$29,220 - $51,335Starting MSRP



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Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Truck
Seatings
3 Seats
Overview
The Heavy Duty Ram models are offered in three different cab styles--Regular Cab, Crew Cab and Mega Cab--as well as 6'-4" or 8' cargo box lengths. Crew Cab models are designed for occasional backseat use, while Mega Cab models have adult-size...
What’s new in the 2012 model?
The biggest news for Ram's heavy duty line in 2012 is the addition of a new 6-speed automatic transmission, paired with the 5.7L Hemi V8, which rep...

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D T Green
Hills Green
Light Green
Sagebrush Pearl
Timberline Green Pearl
Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl
Deep Molten Red Pearl
Omaha Orange
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Case IH Red
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Specs
Engine Order Code: EZC
Engine Type: Gas V8
Displacement: 5.7L/343
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 383 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 400 @ 4000
Engine Oil Cooler:
Drivetrain: 4-Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code: DFP
Trans Type: 6
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.23
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 1.83
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.41
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.81
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.62
Reverse Ratio (:1): 4.44
Clutch Size (in):
Trans Power Take Off:
Trans PTO Access:
Transfer Case Model: NV273
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High: 1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low: 2.72
Transfer Case Power Take Off:
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 730
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd):
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 160
Maximum Alternator Watts: 1904
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 18.7
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs): 5200
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs): 6010
Curb Weight - Front (lbs): 3512
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs): 2537
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs): 8650
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs): 17000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 10800
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 1620
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): - TBD -
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front: Five-Link
Suspension Type - Rear: Hotchkiss
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs): w/Coil Springs
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs): w/Leaf Springs
Axle Type - Front: Hypoid
Axle Type - Rear: Full-floating
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs): - TBD -
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs): - TBD -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front: 3.73
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear: 3.73
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line):
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 14.2 x 1.5
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 14.1 x 1.3
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code: TT4
Rear Tire Order Code: TT3
Spare Tire Order Code: TBB
Front Tire Size: LT265/70R17E
Rear Tire Size: LT265/70R17E
Spare Tire Size: Full-Size
Front Tire Capacity (lbs): - TBD -
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs): - TBD -
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs): - TBD -
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front: N/A
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear: N/A
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare: N/A
Front Wheel Size (in): 17 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Size (in): 17 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Wheel Material: Steel
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Pwr Recirculating Ball
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center: - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock: - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 41.6
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): N/A
Frame Type: Ladder
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 35.0
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
Fuel Tank Location: Inboard Frame Rail
Aux Fuel Tank Location:
Wheelbase (in): 140.0
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in): 231.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 78.9
Height, Overall (in): 75.7
Overhang, Front (in): 39.9
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in): 50.5
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in): 123.7
Cab to Axle (in): 56.7
Cab to End of Frame (in): - TBD -
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in): 38.4
Ground to Top of Frame (in): - TBD -
Frame Width, Rear (in): - TBD -
Ground Clearance, Front (in): 7.5
Ground Clearance, Rear (in): 7.4
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in): 98.3
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in): 66.4
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in): 66.4
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 51.0
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): 20.2
Tailgate Width (in): 60.4
Cargo Volume (ft³): 74.7
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³): - TBD -
Passenger Capacity: 3
Front Head Room (in): 40.3
Front Leg Room (in): 41.0
Front Shoulder Room (in): 66.0
Front Hip Room (in): 62.9
Vehicle Name: Ram 2500
Body Style: Reg Cab Pickup
Body Code: 140.5" WB
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:
Pricing
This model has 55 different trims.
MSRP
$35,615
Invoice
$32,939
Description
5.7L/343, 383 @ 5600, Automatic
Fuel Economy
This model has 55 different trims.
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Description
5.7L/343, 383 @ 5600, Automatic
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