• Cruise Control
• Auto Dimming Mirror
• Power Steering
• Power Brakes
• Power Door Locks
• Power Windows
• Radial Tires
• Alloy Wheels
• Trip Odometer
• Tachometer
• Air Conditioning
• Tilt Steering Wheel
• Interval Wipers
• Vanity Mirror
• Reclining Seats
• Cloth Upholstery
• Body Side Moldings
• Center Arm Rest
• Split Front Bench Seat
• Digital Instruments
• Map Lights
• Step Bumper
• Bed Liner
• Dual Power Mirrors
• AM/FM Stereo Radio
• Compact Disc Player
• Anti-Lock Brakes
• Heated Outside Mirror(s)
• Dual Air Bags (SIR)

Dimensions

• 35 gallon main unleaded fuel tank
• Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 98.3, front width (inches): 66.4, width between arches (inches): 51, height (inches): 20.2 and loading floor height (inches): 35
• External dimensions: overall length (inches): 249.7, overall width (inches): 79.5, overall height (inches): 76.4, ground clearance (inches): 7.3, wheelbase (inches): 160.5, front track (inches): 68, rear track (inches): 67.9 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 52.5
• Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.8, rear headroom (inches): 40, front hip room (inches): 64.9, rear hip room (inches): 64.6, front leg room (inches): 41, rear leg room (inches): 36.7, front shoulder room (inches): 67 and rear shoulder room (inches): 66.7
• Rear tailgate cargo doors
• Straight side pickup bed
• Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 6,799, curb weight (lbs) 5,492, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 6,850 and max payload (lbs) 1,310

Performance

• 3.92:1 axle ratio
• 4,701 cc 4.7 liters V 8 front engine with 93 mm bore, 86.5 mm stroke, 9.6 compression ratio, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder EVA
• Emission control level FED
• Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 18 and EPA city (mpg): 14
• Multi-point injection fuel system
• Part-time 4x4-wheel drive selectable while driving, manual and speed limited (manual only)
• Power: 175 kW , 235 HP SAE @ 4,800 rpm; 300 ft lb , 407 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
• Unleaded fuel 87
• Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and torsion springs , beam rear suspension rigid with leaf springs

Comfort

• 12v power outlet: front and 2
• 40/20/40 split electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, four adjustments and tilt adjustment , 40/20/40 split passenger seat , 40/20/40 split center seat
• Air conditioning
• Audio system with AM/FM and CD player
• Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
• Automatic five-speed transmission with lock-up, electronic control, shift lever on column, 3:1 first gear ratio, 1.67:1 second gear ratio, 1:1 third gear ratio, 0.75:1 fourth gear ratio, 0.67:1 fifth gear ratio and 3:1 reverse gear ratio 5-45RFE
• Below seat storage under rear seat
• Cargo area light
• Clock
• Compass
• Computer with average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
• Cruise control
• Delayed/fade courtesy lights
• Door ajar warning
• Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
• Driver and passenger power heated black door mirrors
• External temperature
• Fixed mast antenna
• Floor covering:
• Floor mats
• Four speaker(s)
• Front ashtray
• Front power windows with one one-touch , rear power windows
• Front reading lights
• Front seat back storage
• Front seat center armrest
• Front seats cigar lighter
• Front seats cup holders pop out , rear seats cup holders fixed
• Full dashboard console with open storage box , partial overhead console
• Glove compartment
• Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
• Illuminated entry system
• Leather covered multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment
• Leather seat upholstery with additional vinyl
• Low fuel level warning
• Low washer fluid level warning
• Luxury trim wood/woodgrain on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
• Oil pressure
• Power steering
• Seating: six seats
• Tachometer
• Three asymmetrical split bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
• Ventilation system with recirculation setting

Exterior

• Automatic operation rear view mirror
• Body side molding
• Chrome front and rear bumpers
• Chrome/bright trim on side of body
• Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
• Fixed rear window
• Front and rear all seasons tires with 265 mm tire width, 70% tire profile, R tire rating and black sidewall
• Front and rear steel chrome wheels with 17 inch rim diam and 8 inch rim width
• Front fog lights
• Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
• Headlight control with time delay switch-off
• Heat reflective glass
• Metallic paint
• Rear platform step
• Tinted glass on cabin , privacy tinted glass on rear , privacy tinted glass on side
• Trailer towing preparation
• Underbody protection for transfer case and for engine
• Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe

Safety

• 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
• Driver and passenger front airbag intelligent
• Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
• Four-wheel ABS
• Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat , height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on passenger seat , lap static front seat belts on center seat
• Height adjustable pedals
• Immobilizer
• Peripheral anti-theft protection
• Remote power locks
• Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats and rear seats

These tests were performed on the Dodge Ram 1500 4-DR.
2005 DODGE Ram 1500 VS. Other Pickups

Frontal Impact - Driver
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5

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	Head
	77.1

	Chest
	80

	Left_Leg
	64.6

	Right_Leg
	49.9

Frontal Impact - Passenger
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5

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	Head
	87.2

	Chest
	65

	Left_Leg
	64.9

	Right_Leg
	74.7

Side Impact - Driver
Overall Rating: N/A out of 5

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Missing Data

Side Impact - Passenger
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5

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Missing Data

• Anti-Corrosion - 60 mo / 100,000 mi
• Full Warranty - 36 mo / 36,000 mi
• Powertrain Warranty - 84 mo / 70,000 mi
• Roadside Assistance - 84 mo / 70,000 mi