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Dodge RAM 1500 Club Cab Long Bed (BR/BE) 5.9L V8 (245 Hp)
Overall Rating
Dodge RAM:
The Ram pickup is a full-size pickup truck manufactured by Stellantis North America and marketed from 2010 onwards under the Ram Trucks brand. The current fifth-generation Ram debuted at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, in January of that year.
Previously, Ram was part of the Dodge line of light trucks. The Ram name was introduced in October 1980 for model year 1981, when the Dodge D series pickup trucks and B series vans were rebranded, though the company had used a ram's-head hood ornament on some trucks as early as 1933....(Read more on Wikipedia)
1500 Club Cab Long Bed (BR/BE) Overview:
Dodge RAM (1500 Club Cab Long Bed (BR/BE)). A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. With seating for 6, it’s perfect for larger families.
5.9L V8 (245 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most powerful V8 option, the 245 Hp 5.9L (360 Magnum) provides excellent acceleration and superior pulling power, making it the performance king of the lineup.
Fuel Economy
As the most powerful, it also has the highest fuel consumption, a trade-off for its enhanced performance.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Iconic, aggressive styling that stands out
- • Powerful and durable Magnum V8 engines (5.2L and 5.9L)
- • High towing and hauling capacities for its class
- • Spacious Club Cab interior for passengers
- • Robust chassis and drivetrain for demanding work
- • Relatively affordable on the used market
Cons:
- • Very poor fuel economy across all engine options
- • Interior quality and materials are basic and prone to wear
- • Ride comfort can be stiff, especially unladen
- • Common issues with rust, particularly on body panels and frame
- • Some electrical gremlins and sensor failures are known
- • Outdated safety features compared to modern vehicles
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(3500 Club Cab Long Bed (BR/BE): 1994 - 1998).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Dodge |
| Model: | RAM |
| Generation: | 1500 Club Cab Long Bed (BR/BE) |
| Modification (Engine): | 5.9L V8 (245 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1998 |
| End of production: | 1998 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Pick-up |
| Seats: | 6 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 245 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l |
| Coolant: | 19 l |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Size: | |
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| Length: | 6198 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 2017 mm mm [366mm less] |
| Height: | 1816 mm mm [33mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 3937 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2017 mm |
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