2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
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| Fair Market Price | $8,466 | $11,745 | $12,720 | $15,436 | $15,467 | $16,040 | $16,411 | $17,372 | $17,818 | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Horsepower | 345 @ 5600 RPM | 305 @ 2900 RPM | 305 @ 2900 RPM | 305 @ 2900 RPM | 305 @ 2900 RPM | 305 @ 2900 RPM | 305 @ 2900 RPM | 305 @ 2900 RPM | 305 @ 2900 RPM | ||
| Torque | 330 lb-ft | 555 lb-ft | 555 lb-ft | 555 lb-ft | 555 lb-ft | 555 lb-ft | 555 lb-ft | 555 lb-ft | 555 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 16,200 lbs | 16,200 lbs | 16,200 lbs | 15,850 lbs | 16,130 lbs | 15,850 lbs | 16,130 lbs | 15,850 lbs | 16,130 lbs | ||
| Payload | 5,140 pounds | 5,140 pounds | 5,140 pounds | 4,770 pounds | 3,030 pounds | 4,770 pounds | 3,030 pounds | 4,770 pounds | 3,030 pounds | ||
| Body Styles | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | ||
| Engine | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | 6-Cyl, HO Turbo Dsl | 6-Cyl, HO Turbo Dsl | 6-Cyl, HO Turbo Dsl | 6-Cyl, HO Turbo Dsl | 6-Cyl, HO Turbo Dsl | 6-Cyl, HO Turbo Dsl | 6-Cyl, HO Turbo Dsl | 6-Cyl, HO Turbo Dsl | ||
| Curb Weight | 5,858 pounds | 5,858 pounds | 5,858 pounds | 6,226 pounds | 6,392 pounds | 6,226 pounds | 6,392 pounds | 6,226 pounds | 6,392 pounds |
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | ||
| Navigation System | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Torque | 330 @ 5600 RPM | 555 @ 2900 RPM | 555 @ 2900 RPM | 555 @ 2900 RPM | 555 @ 2900 RPM | 555 @ 2900 RPM | 555 @ 2900 RPM | 555 @ 2900 RPM | 555 @ 2900 RPM |
| Leather Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Power Windows | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Alloy Wheels | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Not Available | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Bed Length | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.25 feet | 8 feet | 6.25 feet | 8 feet | 6.25 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 5858 pounds | 5858 pounds | 5858 pounds | 6226 pounds | 6392 pounds | 6226 pounds | 6392 pounds | 6226 pounds | 6392 pounds | ||
| EPA Total Interior | 65.1 cubic feet | 65.1 cubic feet | 65.1 cubic feet | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 35 gallons | 35 gallons | 35 gallons | 35 gallons | 34 gallons | 35 gallons | 34 gallons | 35 gallons | 34 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 40.9 inches | 40.9 inches | 40.9 inches | 40.8 inches | 40.8 inches | 40.8 inches | 40.8 inches | 40.8 inches | 40.8 inches | ||
| Front Leg Room | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 7.3 inches | 7.3 inches | 7.3 inches | 7.4 inches | 8.6 inches | 7.4 inches | 8.6 inches | 7.4 inches | 8.6 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 229.7 inches | 229.7 inches | 229.7 inches | 249.7 inches | 227.7 inches | 249.7 inches | 227.7 inches | 249.7 inches | 227.7 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 5140 pounds | 5140 pounds | 5140 pounds | 4770 pounds | 3030 pounds | 4770 pounds | 3030 pounds | 4770 pounds | 3030 pounds | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 67 inches | 67 inches | 67 inches | 67 inches | 67 inches | 67 inches | 67 inches | 67 inches | 67 inches | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | 74 feet | 74 feet | 74 feet | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Turning Diameter | 44.6 feet | 44.6 feet | 44.6 feet | 50.3 feet | 44.6 feet | 50.3 feet | 44.6 feet | 50.3 feet | 44.6 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 140.5 inches | 140.5 inches | 140.5 inches | 160.5 inches | 140.5 inches | 160.5 inches | 140.5 inches | 160.5 inches | 140.5 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 96 inches | 96 inches | 96 inches | 96 inches | 79.9 inches | 96 inches | 79.9 inches | 96 inches | 79.9 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 have a turbo?
Yes, the following 2003 Ram 3500 trims have turbo engines: Laramie Pickup 2D 8 ft with a 6-Cyl, HO Turbo Dsl, SLT Pickup 2D 8 ft with a 6-Cyl, HO Turbo Dsl, etc. The following 2003 Ram 3500 trims do not have turbo engines: ST Pickup 2D 8 ft with a V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter.
Is the Dodge Ram 3500 underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2003 Ram 3500 ranges in power from the Laramie Pickup 2D 8 ft with 305 horsepower to the ST Pickup 2D 8 ft with 345 horsepower.
How much horsepower does a 2003 Ram 3500 have?
The 2003 Ram 3500 ranges in power from the Laramie Pickup 2D 8 ft with 305 horsepower to the ST Pickup 2D 8 ft with 345 horsepower.
All 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Trims and Styles
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