2023 Ram 1500 Tradesman
The 2023 Ram 1500 Tradesman is a 305-hp with a torqueflite 850re 8-speed automatic / torqueflite 8hp75 8-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It is rated at 22 mpg combined.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.6L 60-degree V-6 DOHC VVT with eTorque (48V BSG 9kW/90 lb-ft); sequential multiport EFI; aluminum block and heads; also available: 3.0L EcoDiesel V-6 (opt) or 5.7L HEMI V-8 eTorque (opt, not avail on HFE) |
| Horsepower | 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm (3.6L); 480 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm (3.0L diesel); 410 lb-ft @ 3950 rpm (5.7L) + 130 lb-ft eTorque BSG rpm |
| Redline | 6,400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers (3.6L); DOHC 24V chain (3.0L); OHV 16V VCT (5.7L) |
| Bore and Stroke | 96.0 x 83.0 (3.6L V-6); 83.0 x 92.0 (3.0L diesel); 99.5 x 90.9 (5.7L V-8) |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 (3.6L); 16.0:1 (3.0L diesel); 10.5:1 (5.7L) |
| Injection Type | Sequential multiport EFI (3.6L / 5.7L); common rail 2000 bar (3.0L diesel) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4x2 or 4x4 |
| Differential Type | Rear axle: 3.21 (std), 3.55 (opt); open, limited-slip or electronic-locking diff available |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | TorqueFlite 850RE 8-speed automatic (3.6L V-6) / TorqueFlite 8HP75 8-speed automatic (3.0L EcoDiesel and 5.7L HEMI eTorque) |
| 1st Gear | 4.71 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.14 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.1 |
| 4th Gear | 1.67 |
| 5th Gear | 1.29 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.84 |
| 8th Gear | 0.67 |
| Reverse | 3.3 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular 87 octane (3.6L V-6); ULSD (3.0L EcoDiesel); 89 octane recommended / 87 acceptable (5.7L HEMI) |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | SLA (upper and lower A-arms), coil springs, twin-tube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar; optional active-level four-corner air suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link with track bar, progressive rate coil springs, stabilizer bar, twin-tube shock absorbers, solid rear axle; optional air suspension |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | 2.2-in (57 mm) two-piston pin-slider |
| Front Brake Disc | 14.9 x 1.2 in / 378 x 30 mm vented |
| Rear Brake Disc | 14.8 x 0.87 in / 375 x 22 mm disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 20-in alloy (std; see package options for 18-in or 22-in) |
| Wheels Rear | 20-in alloy (std; see package options for 18-in or 22-in) |
| Tires Front | 275/55R20 (std) |
| Tires Rear | 275/55R20 (std) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 228.9 in |
| Width | 82.1 in |
| Height | 77.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 140.5 in |
| Front Track | 68.5 in |
| Rear Track | 68.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.4 in |
| Approach Angle | 18.1° |
| Departure Angle | 25.2° |
| Cargo Volume | 53.9 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 66 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 65.7 in |
| Hip Room Front | 63.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 63.4 in |