2008 Ram 1500 Features And Specs

Year

Style, Configuration, Engine Options

Trim

Ram 1500 2WD Mega Cab 6.3 Ft Box Laramie Package Includes

  • Interior

  • Leather trim 40/20/40 split bench seat

  • 60/40 split folding rear seat

  • Heated front seats

  • 6-way pwr driver & front passenger seats

  • Mini floor console

  • Front center seat cushion storage

  • Floor carpeting

  • Front/rear floor mats

  • Pwr adjustable pedals

  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio controls

  • Tilt steering column

  • Tip start

  • Sentry Key theft deterrent system

  • Instrument cluster-inc

    120 MPH primary speedometer, tachometer

  • Tire pressure monitor

  • Woodgrain instrument panel bezel

  • Pwr windows w/driver 1-touch down

  • Pwr sliding rear window

  • Pwr locks

  • Pwr accessory delay

  • Remote keyless entry

  • Speed control

  • Security alarm

  • AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc

    (7) Infinity speakers

  • Sirius satellite radio w/1-year service *N/A in HI or PR* *Limited service in AK* *Call Sirius to activate at 888-539-7474*

  • Fixed long mast antenna

  • Uconnect hands-free communication

  • Air conditioning w/dual zone temp control

  • Bright interior accents

  • Auto dimming rearview mirror

  • Overhead console w/trip computer & universal garage door opener

  • Underhood lamp

  • Cigar lighter

  • 12V pwr outlet

  • Glove box lamp

  • Ash tray lamp

  • Passenger assist handle

  • Illuminated visor vanity mirrors

  • Rear cab storage

  • Exterior

  • Bright rear bumper

  • Front air dam

  • Body-color/bright front fascia

  • Chrome bodyside moldings

  • Bright/bright grille

  • Fog lamps

  • Pwr heated fold-away mirrors

  • Tinted windows

  • Variable speed intermittent windshield wipers

  • Cargo lamp

  • Entertainment

  • Engine

  • Engine Order Code

    EZA

  • Engine Type and Required Fuel

    Gas V8

  • Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

    5.7L/345

  • Fuel System

    SMPI

  • Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

    345 @ 5400

  • Maximum Torque @ RPM

    375 @ 4200

  • Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

    16.2

  • Engine Oil Cooler

    NA

  • Electrical

  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

    NA

  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

    600

  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

    136

  • Safety

  • Pwr 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes

  • Driver/front passenger multistage airbags

  • Front shoulder belt height adjusters

  • Dual note horn

  • Steering

  • Steering Type

    Pwr rack & pinion

  • Steering Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

    44.1

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

    NA

  • Mechanical

  • 5.7L V8 Hemi multi-displacement engine

  • Electronically controlled throttle

  • HD engine cooling

  • 5-speed automatic transmission

  • Auxiliary transmission oil cooler

  • 3.73 axle ratio

  • 10.5\ rear axle ring gear diameter

  • Rear wheel drive

  • 600-amp maintenance-free battery

  • 136-amp alternator

  • Trailer tow wiring-inc

    4-pin connector

  • 6.3' cargo box

  • 8510# GVWR

  • HD front & rear shock absorbers

  • Front stabilizer bar

  • LT265/70R17E all-season BSW tires

  • Full-size spare tire w/steel wheel & winch-type carrier

  • 17\ x 8\ chrome clad aluminum wheels

  • Pwr rack & pinion steering

  • Pwr 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes

  • Suspension

  • Front Suspension Type

    Independent SLA

  • Rear Suspension Type

    Leaf spring

  • Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Towing

  • Maximum Towing Capacity (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    5000

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    500

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    7850

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    785

  • Transmission

  • Transmission Order Code

    DGQ

  • Transmission Description

    Automatic w/OD

  • Number of Transmission Speeds

    5

  • First Gear Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Second Gear Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Third Gear Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Reverse Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Transfer Case Model

    NA

  • Transfer Case Gear Ratio, high (:1)

    NA

  • Transfer Case Gear Ratio, low (:1)

    NA

  • Clutch Size

    NA

  • Vehicle

  • Drivetrain

    Rear Wheel Drive

  • Warranty

  • 3 Basic Years / 36,000 Basic Miles

  • Unlimited Drivetrain Years / Unlimited Drivetrain Miles

  • excludes Diesel Engines Drivetrain Note / 3 Corrosion Years

  • Unlimited Corrosion Miles / 3 Roadside Assistance Years

  • 3 Emissions Years / 50,000 Emissions Miles

  • 36,000 Roadside Assistance Miles / 2 Emissions Years

  • Brakes

  • Brake Type

    Pwr

  • Anti-Lock-Braking System

    4-Wheel

  • Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    13.2 x 1.10

  • Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    13.9 x 0.86

  • Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

    NA