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Dodge Ram 2500 Pickupram 2500 quad cab 8-ft 2wd 5.9l cummins diesel automatic

DR facelift (1998–2002) · Diesel · 5.9 L

  1. 01Make
  2. 02Model
  3. 03Generation
  4. 04Powertrain
  5. 05Equipment
Power
215 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
11.7 s
Combined economy
17.0 mpg

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Overview

Production start
1998
Production end
2002
Brand country
United States
Vehicle class
Pickup truck
Size class
Full-size
Doors
4
Seats
6
Steering side
Left-hand drive

Powertrain

Engine type
Diesel
Engine position
Front
Engine volume
5.9 L
Displacement
Needs verification
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Engine power
215 hp
Engine torque
440 lb-ft
Cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Direct injection
Valvetrain
OHV
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Gears
4
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Dimensions & capacity

Length
250.4 in
Width
79.4 in
Height
74.0 in
Wheelbase
160.5 in
Fuel tank
35.0 US gal

Performance & economy

0–60 mph
11.7 s
Fuel type
Diesel
City fuel economy
15.0 mpg
Highway fuel economy
20.0 mpg
Combined fuel economy
17.0 mpg
Reported city consumption
Needs verification
Reported highway consumption
Needs verification
Reported combined consumption
Needs verification

Suspension & brakes

Front suspension
Short and long arm
Rear suspension
Leaf spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drums
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