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2000 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4x4 Off Road - Road Test

Road Trip To Pismo Beach

Spec Box
General manufacturer: Dodge
Model: Ram 1500 4x4 SLT
Base price: $20,435
Price as tested: $27,185
Options as tested: Off-road group LT275/ 70/17 tires; 136-amp alternator; 750-amp battery;transfer case and fuel skidplating; foglamps; 17x8-inch aluminum wheels; anti-spin differential; tow hooks; trailer tow group; travel conveniencegroup; auto day and night rearview mirror; illuminatedvisor vanity mirrors; overhead trip console with computer; rear sliding window; securityalarm with keyless entry; six-way power driver seat; AM/FM/ cassette/CD player with equalizer and six speakers; steering wheel- mounted audio controls; and bedliner
Engine: V-8 Magnum
Displacement
(lit/cu in): 5.2/318
Bore & stroke (in): 3.91x3.31
Compression ratio: 9.1:1
Induction type: Sequential multiport electronic fuel injection
Fuel requirement/
capacity (gal): 87 octane/26
SAE peak horsepower: 230 at 4,400 rpm
SAE peak torque (lb-ft): 300 at 3,200 rpm
Transmission type: Five-speed manual with overdrive
Model: NV3500
Ratios
First: 4.02:1
Second: 2.32:1
Third: 1.40:1
Fourth: 1.00:1
Fifth: 0.73:1
Reverse: 2.29:1
Transfer case type: Two-speed, part time
Model: NV231 HD
Low-range ratio: 2.72:1
Axles
Front: Dana 44
Rear: Chrysler 9-1/4 with anti-spin differential
Hubs: None
Ratio: 4.10:1
Suspension
Front: Quadra-link leading arms; track bar, coil springs
Rear: Four-leaf longitudinal springs
Steering
Type: Power recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Wheels
Size (in): 17x8
Material: Aluminum alloy
Tires
Size: LT275/70R17
Brand: Goodyear Wrangler GS/A
Brake system
Front: 12-inch discs
Rear: 11-inch drums with ABS
Weight
Advertised GVWR (lbs): 6,400
Mileage
As tested: 10.43
Dimensions (in)
Wheelbase: 119.0
Overall length: 204.5
Overall width: 91.75
Overall height: 77.0
Minimum front
ground clearance: 9.5
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