2005 Dodge RAM Specifications

• The 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 is a general purpose truck that is able to carry a variety of payloads and pull trailers. The specifications of the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 provide details about the type of engines that can be found in the truck. With a fuel mileage of 18 miles per gallon on the highway and a 35 gallon fuel tank, this truck is designed for the long haul.

Under the Hood

• The 2005 Dodge Ram has four different types of engines that are used to power the truck. Two of the engine options are V8 engines with one being a 4.7-liter and the other a 5.7-liter. An 8.3-liter V10 engine is available for those drivers who require more pulling power. There are three transmission choices for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, a five-speed automatic, a six-speed manual transmission, or a four-speed automatic transmission. Rear wheel drive is the only drive train option for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500.

Driving Specifications

• The 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 comes equipped with four wheel antilock braking system to provide the driver with better control in slippery road conditions. A front suspension system with a wishbone design and stabilizer springs offers the driver greater control of the 2005 Dodge Ram.

  Leaf springs in the rear of the truck help to smooth the ride and cushion the load in the bed of the truck during travel. A full size spare wheel is also stored under the body in case a driver experiences a flat tire. A full-size spare allows the driver to change the tire and continue with a loaded truck without being slowed down by a small spare tire.

Body Features

• Chrome front and rear bumpers add a look of style to the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. Chrome molding is found around the wheel wells and on the body of the 2005 Dodge Ram truck. Heated door mirrors help to ensure the driver has the best possible view of traffic approaching from behind.

  The straight-side pickup bed allows even stacks of material to be loaded into the truck without needing to work around the wheel well. The overall weight of the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 is 6,550 lbs. The maximum payload the 2005 Dodge 1500 is built to carry is 1,500 lbs in the box of the truck and it can pull a gross trailer weight of 6,199 lbs. A rear platform step makes it easy to check on the payload being transported in the truck's bed.