Chrysler DODGE RAM 2500
Built: 2008-2010 · Series: DODGE
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Chrysler Dodge – the register's collective page for Dodge trucks under the Chrysler group, with the heavy-duty Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 pickups, 261 kW, 5.0 to 7.2-litre displacement, around 2.9 to 4.0 tonnes unladen
This page gathers the Dodge trucks the register carries under the Chrysler group name. Dodge has belonged to the Chrysler Corporation since the 1928 takeover of the Dodge Brothers Company and builds the firm's heavy-duty pickups under the Ram name; the Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 listed here stand for the 3/4-ton and 1-ton classes, with SLT marking the upmarket trim line. The Ram name replaced the previous D/W nomenclature of Dodge's light and medium trucks from 1981 and has remained the range's model name ever since.
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The register lists here 6 versions with 261 kW from six- to ten-cylinders of 5,000 to 7,210 cm³, unladen weights from 2,893 to 4,010 kg, a gross weight of 3,500 to 5,300 kg, lengths from 5,720 to 6,950 mm and widths from 2,020 to 2,400 mm.
In North America the heavy Ram ranges compete directly with the Ford F-250/F-350 and the Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 and serve there as tow vehicles for heavy trailers and as job-site trucks; in Europe they mostly appear as imports and collector vehicles. The heavy Ram models are also sought after as tow vehicles for motorhomes and horse trailers thanks to their high towing capacity.
On used examples, the injection pump and turbocharger condition matter on the diesel engines, ignition and fuel consumption on the petrol V10s, rust and leaf-spring wear on the ladder frame, and the seals of the large doors on the cab; parts run through the Dodge network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Chrysler Dodge, Dodge (Chrysler, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 261 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8correct |
| Displacement | 6,690 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,720 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,020 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,800 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,893 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 90.2 kW/t (261 kW / 2.9 t)
Stronger than 43% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,242 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Chrysler DODGE RAM 2500 have?
The Chrysler DODGE RAM 2500 delivers 261 kW.
How much does the Chrysler DODGE RAM 2500 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,893 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Chrysler DODGE RAM 2500?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Chrysler DODGE RAM 2500 have?
8 cylinders, 6,690 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Chrysler DODGE RAM 2500?
5,720 mm × 2,020 mm.
When was the Chrysler DODGE RAM 2500 built?
Production years: 2008-2010.
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