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2000 Dodge Ram Wagon Base 1500 109 WB

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, Passenger Van
14 mpg city / 16 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Passenger Van

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V6

Displacement:

3.9L/239

Fuel System:

SMPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

175 @ 4800

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

230 @ 3200

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic,

Front Tire Size:

P235/75R15

Rear Tire Size:

P235/75R15

Spare Tire Size:

P235/75R15

Front Wheel Size (in):

15 x 6.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

15 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

Rear

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

Wheelbase (in):

109.3

Advanced Technical Data

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

3500

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

3850

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

2635

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

1924

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

6600

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

8800

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

5600

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

800

Engine Order Code:

EHC

Trans Order Code:

DGA

Trans Type:

Trans Description Cont. Again:

Electronic

First Gear Ratio (:1):

2.74

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.54

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.69

Reverse Ratio (:1):

2.20

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

136

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

10.3

Engine Oil Cooler:

Yes

Frame Type:

Unitized Construction

Suspension Type - Front:

Independent Coil

Suspension Type - Rear:

Multi-Leaf

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):

Computer Selected

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):

3850

Axle Type - Front:

Independent

Axle Type - Rear:

Semi-floating

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

3500

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

3850

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

3.55

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

25.4

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

25.4

Front Tire Order Code:

TSC

Rear Tire Order Code:

TSC

Spare Tire Order Code:

TSC

Front Tire Capacity (lbs):

3970

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):

3970

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):

3970

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:

724

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:

724

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare:

724

Spare Wheel Size (in):

15 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Power

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

40.5

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.75 x 1.25

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

11.0 x 2.25

Fuel Tank Location:

Midship

Front Head Room (in):

38.9

Front Leg Room (in):

39.0

Front Shoulder Room (in):

65.7

Front Hip Room (in):

65.7

Second Head Room (in):

39.2

Second Leg Room (in):

40.6

Second Shoulder Room (in):

66.3

Second Hip Room (in):

65.5

Third Head Room (in):

40.0

Third Leg Room (in):

40.6

Third Shoulder Room (in):

66.3

Third Hip Room (in):

66.5

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in):

192.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

78.8

Height, Overall (in):

80.1

Overhang, Front (in):

38.3

Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in):

44.9

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):

25.3

Ground Clearance, Front (in):

7.7

Ground Clearance, Rear (in):

7.7

Rear Door Type:

Single-Hinged

Rear Door Opening Height (in):

48.7

Rear Door Opening Width (in):

50.6

Side Door Type:

RH Dual Swing-Out

Side Door Opening Height (in):

54.6

Side Door Opening Width (in):

50.6

Step Up Height - Front (in):

19.2

Step Up Height - Side (in):

16.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in):

124.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in):

84.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in):

55.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in):

21.8

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in):

76.9

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

50.0

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

53.0

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):

209.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³):

44.1

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