2017 RAM 1500 Specifications
Compare important 2017 RAM 1500 technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
Trims |
Tradesman/Express 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Tradesman/Express 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
HFE 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.0L V-6 |
Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Sport 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Exterior length |
229.0 |
229.0 |
229.0 |
229.0 |
229.0 |
229.0 |
229.0 |
229.0 |
229.0 |
Exterior body width |
79.4 |
79.4 |
79.4 |
79.4 |
79.4 |
79.4 |
79.4 |
79.4 |
79.4 |
Exterior height |
77.2 |
77.7 |
77.2 |
77.2 |
77.9 |
77.7 |
77.9 |
78.4 |
78.4 |
Horsepower |
305 hp |
305 hp |
305 hp |
240 hp |
305 hp |
305 hp |
305 hp |
305 hp |
305 hp |
Torque |
269 lb-ft. |
269 lb-ft. |
269 lb-ft. |
420 lb-ft. |
269 lb-ft. |
269 lb-ft. |
269 lb-ft. |
269 lb-ft. |
269 lb-ft. |
Curb weight |
4867 |
5052 |
4918 |
5439 |
5009 |
5098 |
5072 |
5196 |
5269 |
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) |
6800 |
6800 |
6800 |
6945 |
6800 |
6800 |
6800 |
6800 |
6800 |
Wheelbase |
140.0 |
140.0 |
140.0 |
140.0 |
140.0 |
140.0 |
140.0 |
140.0 |
140.0 |
Turning radius |
22.6 '' |
22.7 '' |
22.6 '' |
22.6 '' |
22.5 '' |
22.7 '' |
22.5 '' |
22.7 '' |
22.7 '' |
Ground clearance |
8.7 |
8.6 |
8.7 |
8.7 |
9.3 |
8.6 |
9.3 |
9.2 |
9.2 |
Front legroom |
41.0 |
41.0 |
41.0 |
41.0 |
41.0 |
41.0 |
41.0 |
41.0 |
41.0 |
Rear legroom |
34.7 |
34.7 |
34.7 |
34.7 |
34.7 |
34.7 |
34.7 |
34.7 |
34.7 |
Front headroom |
41 |
41 |
41 |
41 |
41 |
41 |
41 |
41 |
41 |
Rear headroom |
40 |
40 |
40 |
40 |
40 |
40 |
40 |
40 |
40 |
Front hip room |
63 |
63 |
63 |
63 |
63 |
63 |
63 |
63 |
63 |
Rear hip room |
63 |
63 |
63 |
63 |
63 |
63 |
63 |
63 |
63 |
Front shoulder room |
66 |
66 |
66 |
66 |
66 |
66 |
66 |
66 |
66 |
Rear shoulder room |
66 |
66 |
66 |
66 |
66 |
66 |
66 |
66 |
66 |
Fuel tank |
26.0 gal. |
26.0 gal. |
26.0 gal. |
26.0 gal. |
26.0 gal. |
26.0 gal. |
26.0 gal. |
26.0 gal. |
26.0 gal. |
Payload |
1,930 lbs. |
1,750 lbs. |
1,880 lbs. |
1,510 lbs. |
1,790 lbs. |
1,700 lbs. |
1,730 lbs. |
1,700 lbs. |
1,530 lbs. |
2017 RAM 1500 Interior Features
One of the most notable features of the 1500, however, is its roomy interior. The 2017 RAM 1500 comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
Trims |
Tradesman/Express 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Tradesman/Express 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
HFE 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.0L V-6 |
Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Sport 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Air conditioning, front |
manual |
manual |
manual |
manual |
dual zone automatic |
manual |
dual zone automatic |
dual zone automatic |
dual zone automatic |
Underseat ducts |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Clock |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
Compass |
opt |
opt |
std |
N/A |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Cruise control |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Cupholders |
front |
front |
front and rear |
front |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
Gear shift knob trim |
urethane |
urethane |
urethane |
urethane |
urethane |
urethane |
urethane |
urethane |
urethane |
12V DC power outlet |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
Overhead console |
mini |
mini |
mini |
N/A |
mini |
mini |
mini |
mini |
mini |
Floor console |
N/A |
N/A |
full |
N/A |
full |
full |
full |
full |
full |
Floor mats |
rubber front and rear |
rubber front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
N/A |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
Front windows |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
Rear windows |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
1-touch window up |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
1-touch window down |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
Programmable garage door opener |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
N/A |
std |
opt |
std |
std |
std |
Instrumentation |
analog |
analog |
analog |
analog |
analog |
analog |
analog |
analog |
analog |
Tachometer |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Trip computer |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
N/A |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Water temp gauge |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Low fuel warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Service interval warning |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
N/A |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Exterior temperature display |
opt |
opt |
std |
N/A |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Illuminated vanity mirrors |
N/A |
N/A |
driver and passenger |
N/A |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
Rear window defogger |
opt |
opt |
opt |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
Rear view mirror |
day-night |
day-night |
day-night |
day-night |
auto-dimming day-night |
day-night |
auto-dimming day-night |
auto-dimming day-night |
auto-dimming day-night |
Retained accessory power |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Seatback storage pockets |
N/A |
N/A |
2 |
N/A |
N/A |
2 |
2 |
N/A |
2 |
Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Steering wheel material |
urethane |
urethane |
urethane |
urethane |
leather |
urethane |
leather |
leather |
leather |
Oil pressure gauge |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Voltage gauge |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Voice recorder |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
N/A |
std |
std |
std |
Adjustable pedals |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
power |
N/A |
power |
power |
power |
2017 RAM 1500 Exterior Features
Would you like to grasp the idea which 2017 RAM 1500 trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
Trims |
Tradesman/Express 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Tradesman/Express 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
HFE 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.0L V-6 |
Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Sport 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Antenna |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
Body material |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
Paint |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
Grille trim |
black |
black |
chrome |
black |
body-colored |
chrome |
chrome |
body-colored |
chrome |
Fog/driving lights |
front |
front |
front |
N/A |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
Door count |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
Rear cargo door |
tailgate |
tailgate |
tailgate |
tailgate |
tailgate |
tailgate |
tailgate |
tailgate |
tailgate |
Tinted windows |
deep |
deep |
deep |
deep |
deep |
deep |
deep |
deep |
deep |
Rear window type |
fixed |
fixed |
power |
fixed |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
Mirrors |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote w/tilt down |
dual power remote |
dual power remote w/tilt down |
Heated door mirrors |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Sunroof |
N/A |
N/A |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
N/A |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
Wheels |
17 argent styled steel |
17 argent styled steel |
17 silver aluminum |
20 silver aluminum |
20 polished aluminum |
17 silver aluminum |
20 aluminum |
20 polished aluminum |
20 aluminum |
Spare tire and wheel |
full-size steel |
full-size steel |
full-size steel |
full-size aluminum |
full-size steel |
full-size steel |
full-size steel |
full-size steel |
full-size steel |
Mirrors, auto dimming |
N/A |
N/A |
driver and passenger |
N/A |
driver |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver |
driver and passenger |
Fender flares |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
N/A |
std |
Rear step bumper |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Pickup box |
regular |
regular |
regular |
regular |
regular |
regular |
regular |
regular |
regular |
Pickup cargo box light |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Pickup truck tonneau cover |
soft |
soft |
soft |
soft |
soft |
soft |
soft |
soft |
soft |
2017 RAM 1500 Seats
The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2017 RAM 1500 trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
Trims |
Tradesman/Express 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Tradesman/Express 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
HFE 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.0L V-6 |
Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Sport 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Front seat type |
split-bench |
split-bench |
split-bench |
split-bench |
bucket |
split-bench |
split-bench |
bucket |
split-bench |
Standard seating |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
5 |
6 |
6 |
5 |
6 |
Front driver seat direction controls |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
8-way power |
4-way |
8-way power |
8-way power |
8-way power |
Front passenger seat direction controls |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way power |
4-way |
4-way power |
Lumbar support |
N/A |
N/A |
driver |
N/A |
driver |
driver |
driver and passenger |
driver |
driver and passenger |
Front armrests |
center |
center |
center |
center |
center |
center |
center |
center |
center |
Front head restraints |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
Heated front seats |
N/A |
N/A |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
N/A |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
Memory |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
driver |
N/A |
driver |
Rear seats |
full bench |
full bench |
full bench |
full bench |
60-40 split-bench |
full bench |
60-40 split-bench |
60-40 split-bench |
60-40 split-bench |
Rear head restraints |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
Seat trim |
vinyl |
vinyl |
cloth |
vinyl |
cloth |
cloth |
leather |
cloth |
leather |
Cooled front seats |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
driver and passenger |
N/A |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
2017 RAM 1500 Entertainment System
Some 2017 RAM 1500 trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
Trims |
Tradesman/Express 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Tradesman/Express 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
HFE 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.0L V-6 |
Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Sport 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Radio |
AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan |
AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan |
AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan |
AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
CD player |
console mounted single |
console mounted single |
console mounted single |
N/A |
console mounted single |
console mounted single |
console mounted single |
console mounted single |
console mounted single |
Auxiliary input jack |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Steering wheel audio controls |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
N/A |
std |
opt |
std |
std |
std |
Voice recognition |
opt |
opt |
std |
N/A |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Speakers |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
10 Alpine |
6 |
10 Alpine |
Amplifier |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
std |
opt |
std |
Speed-Sensitive Volume |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
N/A |
std |
opt |
std |
std |
std |
Navigation system |
N/A |
N/A |
yes with voice activation |
N/A |
yes with voice activation |
yes with voice activation |
yes with voice activation |
yes with voice activation |
yes with voice activation |
1st row LCD screen |
1 |
1 |
1 |
N/A |
2 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
Bluetooth Compatibility |
opt |
opt |
std |
N/A |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
2017 RAM 1500 Safety and Security Features
Each 2017 RAM 1500 trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
Trims |
Tradesman/Express 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Tradesman/Express 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
HFE 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.0L V-6 |
Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Sport 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Airbags, frontal |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
Airbags, side impact |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
Airbags, side curtain |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
Occupancy sensor |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Traction control |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
Seatbelt pre-tensioners |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
Headlights |
halogen |
halogen |
halogen |
halogen |
halogen |
halogen |
halogen |
halogen |
halogen |
Exterior light control |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
Delay-off headlamps |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Daytime running lights |
opt |
opt |
opt |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
N/A |
opt |
N/A |
Illuminated entry |
opt |
opt |
std |
N/A |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Remote keyless entry |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
N/A |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
Keyless access system |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
opt |
Panic alarm |
opt |
opt |
std |
N/A |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Door locks |
power |
power |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
Content theft deterrent alarm system |
opt |
opt |
opt |
N/A |
std |
opt |
std |
N/A |
std |
Ignition disable |
Sentry Key |
Sentry Key |
Sentry Key |
Sentry Key |
Sentry Key |
Sentry Key |
Sentry Key |
Sentry Key |
Sentry Key |
Low tire pressure warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Parking assist |
ParkSense |
ParkSense |
ParkSense |
N/A |
ParkSense |
ParkSense |
ParkSense |
ParkSense |
ParkSense |
In-Vehicle Assistance Service |
N/A |
N/A |
Uconnect Access |
N/A |
std |
Uconnect Access |
std |
std |
std |
2017 RAM 1500 Mechanical Features
The 2017 RAM 1500 will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
Trims |
Tradesman/Express 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Tradesman/Express 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
HFE 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.0L V-6 |
Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Sport 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Engine |
3.6L V-6 |
3.6L V-6 |
3.6L V-6 |
3.0L V-6 |
3.6L V-6 |
3.6L V-6 |
3.6L V-6 |
3.6L V-6 |
3.6L V-6 |
Brakes |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
Brake assist |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Drive type |
rear-wheel |
four-wheel |
rear-wheel |
rear-wheel |
rear-wheel |
four-wheel |
rear-wheel |
four-wheel |
four-wheel |
Exhaust |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
Steering |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
Suspension tuning |
regular |
regular |
regular |
regular |
regular |
regular |
regular |
regular |
regular |
Front suspension type |
short and long arm |
short and long arm |
short and long arm |
short and long arm |
short and long arm |
short and long arm |
short and long arm |
short and long arm |
short and long arm |
Front anti-roll bar |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Front shocks |
heavy duty |
heavy duty |
heavy duty |
heavy duty |
heavy duty |
heavy duty |
heavy duty |
heavy duty |
heavy duty |
Front springs |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
Rear suspension type |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
Rear anti-roll bar |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Rear shocks |
heavy duty |
heavy duty |
heavy duty |
heavy duty |
heavy duty |
heavy duty |
heavy duty |
heavy duty |
heavy duty |
Rear springs |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
Electronic stability system |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Sequential shift control |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Transmission |
8-spd auto w/OD |
8-spd auto w/OD |
8-spd auto w/OD |
8-spd auto w/OD |
8-spd auto w/OD |
8-spd auto w/OD |
8-spd auto w/OD |
8-spd auto w/OD |
8-spd auto w/OD |
Axle ratio |
3.21 |
3.21 |
3.21 |
3.55 |
3.21 |
3.21 |
3.21 |
3.21 |
3.21 |
Turbocharger |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
N/A |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
N/A |
intercooled turbo |
Engine block heater |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
Remote vehicle starting system |
opt |
opt |
opt |
N/A |
std |
opt |
opt |
N/A |
opt |
Locking/limited slip differential |
opt |
opt |
opt |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
Ride control |
opt |
opt |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
4WD shift |
N/A |
electronic |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
electronic |
N/A |
electronic |
electronic |
Height adjustable suspension |
automatic w/driver control |
automatic w/driver control |
N/A |
N/A |
automatic w/driver control |
automatic w/driver control |
N/A |
automatic w/driver control |
automatic w/driver control |
Automatic level control |
4-corner |
4-corner |
N/A |
N/A |
4-corner |
4-corner |
N/A |
4-corner |
4-corner |
2017 RAM 1500 Other Specs
In general, the 2017 RAM 1500 lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
Trims |
Tradesman/Express 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Tradesman/Express 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
HFE 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.0L V-6 |
Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Sport 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 3.6L V-6 |
Base engine size |
3.6 liters |
3.6 liters |
3.6 liters |
3.0 liters |
3.6 liters |
3.6 liters |
3.6 liters |
3.6 liters |
3.6 liters |
Base engine type |
V-6 |
V-6 |
V-6 |
V-6 |
V-6 |
V-6 |
V-6 |
V-6 |
V-6 |
Horsepower rpm |
6,400 |
6,400 |
6,400 |
3,600 |
6,400 |
6,400 |
6,400 |
6,400 |
6,400 |
Torque rpm |
4,175 |
4,175 |
4,175 |
2,000 |
4,175 |
4,175 |
4,175 |
4,175 |
4,175 |
EPA mileage estimates |
17 City / 25 Hwy |
16 City / 23 Hwy |
17 City / 25 Hwy |
21 City / 29 Hwy |
17 City / 25 Hwy |
16 City / 23 Hwy |
17 City / 25 Hwy |
16 City / 23 Hwy |
16 City / 23 Hwy |
Driver information center |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Lighting - glovebox |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
N/A |
std |
opt |
std |
N/A |
std |
Lighting - map lights |
N/A |
N/A |
front |
N/A |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
Lighting - dome light |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors |
N/A |
N/A |
passenger |
N/A |
driver and passenger |
passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
Height adjustable safety belts |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
Engine - valvetrain |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/100,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) |
60/unlimited |
60/unlimited |
60/unlimited |
60/unlimited |
60/unlimited |
60/unlimited |
60/unlimited |
60/unlimited |
60/unlimited |
Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) |
60/100,000 |
60/100,000 |
60/100,000 |
60/100,000 |
60/100,000 |
60/100,000 |
60/100,000 |
60/100,000 |
60/100,000 |
Tires |
P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS |
P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS |
P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS |
P275/60SR20.0 BSW AS |
P275/60SR20.0 OWL AS |
P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS |
P275/60SR20.0 BSW AS |
P275/60SR20.0 OWL AS |
P275/60SR20.0 BSW AS |
Windshield wipers - front |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
Windshield wipers - rain sensing |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
opt |
Bodyside moldings |
N/A |
N/A |
chrome |
N/A |
N/A |
chrome |
chrome |
N/A |
chrome |
Maximum towing capacity |
8,490 lbs. |
8,270 lbs. |
8,430 lbs. |
8,080 lbs. |
8,340 lbs. |
8,250 lbs. |
8,280 lbs. |
8,150 lbs. |
8,090 lbs. |
Pickup bed extender |
opt |
opt |
opt |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
Pickup bed liner |
std |
std |
opt |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |