All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Styles: Regular Cab and Quad Cab Short Box
EPA Vehicle Class: Standard Pickup
ENGINE
- 5.7-LITER HEMI® MAGNUM V-8, Standard
- Eight cylinders, 90° V-type, liquid-cooled
- 343 cu. in.
- Bore x Stroke: 3.92 x 3.58
- Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, hydraulic lifters with roller followers
- Sequential fuel injection, multi-port, electronic, returnless
- Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
- Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
- Power (SAE net): 345 bhp @ 5400 rpm
- Torque (SAE Net): 375 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm
- Max. Engine Speed: 5800 rpm
- Fuel Requirement: Unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane is recommended; Unleaded regular, 87 octane is acceptable
- Oil Capacity: 7 qt.
- Coolant Capacity: 18.7 qt.
- Emission Control: Three-way catalytic converter, electronic EGR and internal engine features
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Alternator Rating: 160-amp
- Battery: Group 65, maintenance-free, 750 CCA
TRANSMISSION: 5-45RFEAUTOMATIC FIVE-SPEED
Availability: Optional
Description:
- Three planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch, full electronic control, electronically controlled converter clutch
Gear Ratios:
- 1st, 3.0
2nd, upshift; 1.50kick-down
3rd, 1.0
4th, 0.75
5th, 0.67
Overall Top Gear, 3.06 with 4.56 axle ratio
TRANSMISSION: G56-MANUAL, SIX-SPEED OVERDRIVE (late availability)
Availability:
- Standard with 5.9L high-output diesel and 5.7L V-8 engines
Description: Synchronized in all gears
Gear Ratios:
- 1st, 6.29
2nd, 3.48
3rd, 2.10
4th, 1.38
5th, 1.00
6th, 0.79
Reverse, 5.74
TRANSFER CASES: NV271
Availability: Standard
Type: Part-time
Operating Modes: 2WD, 4WD High, Neutral, 4WD Low
Shift Mechanism: NV271manual
Low-Range Ratio: 2.72
Center Differential: None
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES
Quad Cab
- Wheelbase: 140.5
- Track, Front: 69.5
- Track, Rear: 68.5
- Overall Length: 227.7
- Overall Width: 79.8
- Overall Height: 80.6
- Tailgate Load Height: 36.3
- Ground Clearance
- Front axle: 8.4
- Rear axle: 8.3
- Approach Angle: 35°
- Ramp Breakover Angle: 25.5°
- Departure Angle: 26.5°
- Frontal Area, sq. ft.: 35.4
- Fuel Tank, gal: 34
Regular Cab
- Wheelbase: 140.5
- Track, Front: 69.5
- Track, Rear: 68.5
- Overall Length: 229.7
- Overall Width: 79.5
- Overall Height: 80.6
- Tailgate Load Height: 36.3
- Ground Clearance
- Front axle: 8.4
- Rear axle: 8.3
- Approach Angle: 35°
- Ramp Breakover Angle: 25.5°
- Departure Angle: 26.5°
- Frontal Area, sq. ft.: 35.4
- Fuel Tank, gal: 35
CARGO BOX
Quad Cab
- Nominal Box Size: 6 ft. 3 in.
- Length at Floor Tailgate closed: 76.3
- Cargo Width: 70.2
- Distance Between Wheelhouses: 51.0
- Depth: 20.2
- Tailgate Opening Width: 60.6
Regular Cab
- Nominal Box Size: 8 ft.
- Length at Floor Tailgate closed: 98.3
- Cargo Width: 66.4
- Distance Between Wheelhouses: 51.0
- Depth: 20.2
- Tailgate Opening Width: 60.6
ACCOMMODATIONS
Quad Cab
Seating Capacity, F/R: 3/3
Front:
- Head room: 40.8
Leg room: 41.0
Shoulder room: 67.0
Hip room: 64.9
Seat travel: 9.0
Recliner range: 45°
Rear:
- Head room: 40.0
Leg room: 36.7
Shoulder room: 66.7
Hip room: 64.6
Knee clearance: 1.1
Interior Volume:
- Front: 64.92 cu. ft.
Rear: 56.7 cu. ft.
Regular Cab
Seating Capacity, Front: 3
Front:
- Head room: 40.9
- Layout: Longitudinal, front engine; Hotchkiss drive, transfer case
- Construction: Ladder-type frame, steel cab, double-wall steel pickup box
- Front: Live axle, Quadra Link leading arms, track bar, coil springs, electric disconnecting stabilizer bar, gas-charged Bilstein monotube shock absorbers
- Rear: Live axle, longitudinal leaf springs, gas-charged Bilstein monotube shock absorbers
- Overall Ratio: 13.4:1
- Steering Wheel Turns Lock to Lock: 2.75
- Turning Diameter (Curb to Curb): 48.9 ft.
- Size and Type: 13.9 x 1.26 vented disc with 2 x 2.20 twin-piston sliding caliper and ABS
- Swept Area: 313.2 sq. in.
- Size and Type: 13.9 x 1.18 sliding caliper and ABS
- Swept Area: 309.6 sq. in.
Leg room: 41.0
Shoulder room: 67.1
Hip room: 64.9
Seat travel: 9.0
Recliner range: 45° [/ul
Interior Volume:
- Front: 65.2 cu. ft.
BODY AND CHASSIS
SUSPENSION
STEERING
Quad Cab & Regular Cab:
BRAKES
Front:
Rear:
Power Assist Type: Tandem diaphragm vacuum


