Body style: Truck
Segment: Midsize Pickup
Production years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Launched in autumn 2015, the 2016 model Ram 1500 was available in three cab versions: Regular, Crew and Quad. The regular cab was the only one available with an 8 ft bed.
While the Ford F-Series continued its glorious march as the best selling vehicle in the U.S., the other car-manufacturers tried to offer something different, for different tastes. After all, not everybody likes maple syrup.
The RAM 1500 regular cab had a different approach to the market, featuring coil springs in the back, unlike the leaf-spring solution offered by the other manufacturers. The result was a better ride comfort when the vehicle was unladen, and it didn't affect its towing capability.
From the outside, it didn't look too much different than the 2005 model. In that area, things are usually changed slowly and only from inside-out. The Laramie trim level received a chromed grille.
On the inside, for safety reasons, the center console was changed in order to get better results from the overlapping crash-tests performed by IIHS.
The biggest surprises were between the chassis and the bodywork. On the front, there was a new, 3.0-liter turbodiesel engine. Its low-end torque and fuel-efficiency was great competition over Chevrolet or Ford full-size trucks. The 8-speed ZF transmission offered for the 5.7-liter Hemi engine was another important improvement, due to its smooth gear-change. In the back, a new, option for air-suspension was added to the list.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 Pentastar 8AT 4x2 (305 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3605 cm3 |
Power: | 224.3 KW @ 6400 RPM 305 HP @ 6400 RPM 301 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 269 lb-ft @ 4175 RPM 364 Nm @ 4175 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 32 gallons (121.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/70 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 209 in (5309 mm) |
Width: | 79.4 in (2017 mm) |
Height: | 74.6 in (1895 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 68/67.5 in (1,727/1,715 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 120.5 in (3061 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4525 lbs (2053 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6025 lbs (2733 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 Pentastar 8AT 4x4 (305 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3605 cm3 |
Power: | 224.3 KW @ 6400 RPM 305 HP @ 6400 RPM 301 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 269 lb-ft @ 4175 RPM 365 Nm @ 4175 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 32 gallons (121.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/70 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 209 in (5309 mm) |
Width: | 79.4 in (2017 mm) |
Height: | 75.2 in (1910 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 68/67.5 in (1,727/1,715 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 120.5 in (3061 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4740 lbs (2150 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6300 lbs (2858 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.7L V8 HEMI 6AT 4x2 (395 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5653 cm3 |
Power: | 290.5 KW @ 5600 RPM 395 HP @ 5600 RPM 390 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 404 lb-ft @ 3950 RPM 548 Nm @ 3950 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 32 gallons (121.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/70 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 209 in (5309 mm) |
Width: | 79.4 in (2017 mm) |
Height: | 74.6 in (1895 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 68/67.5 in (1,727/1,715 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 120.5 in (3061 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4750 lbs (2155 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6350 lbs (2880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.7L V8 HEMI 6AT 4x4 (395 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5653 cm3 |
Power: | 290.5 KW @ 5600 RPM 395 HP @ 5600 RPM 390 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 404 lb-ft @ 3950 RPM 548 Nm @ 3950 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 32 gallons (121.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/70 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 209 in (5309 mm) |
Width: | 79.4 in (2017 mm) |
Height: | 75.2 in (1910 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 68/67.5 in (1,727/1,715 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 120.5 in (3061 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4950 lbs (2245 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6350 lbs (2880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.7L V8 HEMI 8AT 4x2 (395 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5653 cm3 |
Power: | 290.5 KW @ 5600 RPM 395 HP @ 5600 RPM 390 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 404 lb-ft @ 3950 RPM 548 Nm @ 3950 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 32 gallons (121.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/70 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 209 in (5309 mm) |
Width: | 79.4 in (2017 mm) |
Height: | 74.6 in (1895 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 68/67.5 in (1,727/1,715 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 120.5 in (3061 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4760 lbs (2159 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6350 lbs (2880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.7L V8 HEMI 8AT 4x4 (395 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5653 cm3 |
Power: | 290.5 KW @ 5600 RPM 395 HP @ 5600 RPM 390 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 404 lb-ft @ 3950 RPM 548 Nm @ 3950 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 32 gallons (121.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/70 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 209 in (5309 mm) |
Width: | 79.4 in (2017 mm) |
Height: | 75.2 in (1910 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 68/67.5 in (1,727/1,715 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 120.5 in (3061 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4960 lbs (2250 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6350 lbs (2880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 ECODIESEL 8AT 4x2 (240 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2987 cm3 |
Power: | 176.5 KW @ 3600 RPM 240 HP @ 3600 RPM 237 BHP @ 3600 RPM |
Torque: | 420 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 570 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 32 gallons (121.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/70 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 209 in (5309 mm) |
Width: | 79.4 in (2017 mm) |
Height: | 74.6 in (1895 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 68/67.5 in (1,727/1,715 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 120.5 in (3061 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5090 lbs (2309 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6600 lbs (2994 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 ECODIESEL 8AT 4x4 (240 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2987 cm3 |
Power: | 176.5 KW @ 3600 RPM 240 HP @ 3600 RPM 237 BHP @ 3600 RPM |
Torque: | 420 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 570 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 32 gallons (121.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/70 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 209 in (5309 mm) |
Width: | 79.4 in (2017 mm) |
Height: | 75.2 in (1910 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 68/67.5 in (1,727/1,715 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 120.5 in (3061 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5310 lbs (2409 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6600 lbs (2994 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |