1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab (4WD)
The 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab (4WD) is a 230-hp 5.2-liter V8 pickup truck with a 5-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $23,150 MSRP.
It makes 230 horsepower at 4,400 rpm and 300 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 17 mpg highway.
The Ram 1500 measures 220.1 inches long on a 138.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,715 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $23,150 ($46,158 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.2L Magnum OHV V8 |
| Displacement | 5.2 L |
| Horsepower | 230 hp @ 4,400 rpm |
| Torque | 300 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 4.03 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.33 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.38 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.73 |
| Reverse | 3.57 |
| Final Drive | 3.55 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 13 MPG |
| Highway | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 26 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Coil-sprung double-wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf spring, solid axle |
| Turning Diameter | 45.2 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.6 x 1.26" |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 7.0" |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 7.0" |
| Tires Front | P245/75R16 |
| Tires Rear | P245/75R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 220.1 in |
| Width | 79.3 in |
| Height | 74.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 138.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,715 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 60% / 40% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 66 in |
| Hip Room Front | 65.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 65.6 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars