Specs - 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Technical Specifications
| Brakes | Laramie | SLT | ST | SXT |
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| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | Rear Wheel | Rear Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 13.2 x 1.10 | 13.2 x 1.10 | 13.2 x 1.10 | 13.2 x 1.10 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 13.9 x 0.86 | 13.9 x 0.86 | 13.9 x 0.86 | 13.9 x 0.86 |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | Laramie | SLT | ST | SXT |
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| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | 51.0 | 51.0 | 51.0 | 51.0 |
| Engine | Laramie | SLT | ST | SXT |
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| Displacement | 5.7L/345 | 4.7L/- TBD - | 3.7L/226 | 5.7L/345 |
| Engine Type | Gas V8 | Gas V8 | Gas V6 | Gas V8 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 335 @ 5000 | - TBD - | 210 @ 5200 | 345 @ 5400 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 375 @ 4000 | - TBD - | 235 @ 4000 | 375 @ 4200 |
| Exterior Dimensions | Laramie | SLT | ST | SXT |
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| Height, Overall (in) | - TBD - | 74.5 | 73.8 | 75.0 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 140.5 | 120.5 | 120.5 | 160.5 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 79.6 | 79.6 | 79.6 | 80.0 |
| Fuel Tank | Laramie | SLT | ST | SXT |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 34 |
| Steering | Laramie | SLT | ST | SXT |
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| Steering Type | Pwr rack & pinion | Pwr rack & pinion | Pwr rack & pinion | Pwr rack & pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 47.0 | 41.5 | 41.5 | 44.1 |
| Tires | Laramie | SLT | ST | SXT |
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| Front Tire Size | P275/60R20 | P265/70R17 | P245/70R17 | LT265/70R17E |
| Rear Tire Size | P275/60R20 | P265/70R17 | P245/70R17 | LT265/70R17E |
| Transmission | Laramie | SLT | ST | SXT |
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| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Vehicle | Laramie | SLT | ST | SXT |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 41.0 | 40.8 | 40.8 | 40.8 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.0 | 41.0 | 41.0 | 41.0 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 67.0 | 67.0 | 67.0 | 67.0 |
| Passenger Capacity | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 40.0 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 40.5 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 36.7 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 44.2 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 66.5 | 66.5 | 66.5 | 66.5 |