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Dodge RAM 1500 Club Cab Short Bed (BR/BE) 5.9 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic
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 Short Bed (BR/BE) Overview:
Dodge RAM (1500 Club Cab Short Bed (BR/BE)). With 447 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. With seating for 6, it’s perfect for larger families.
5.9 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The larger 5.9L V8 Magnum offers a noticeable boost in torque and horsepower, making it better suited for heavier towing and hauling. Performance is robust for a truck of this size and era.
Fuel Economy
As expected, fuel economy is poor, even worse than the 5.2L V8. This engine prioritizes power over efficiency, resulting in high fuel consumption.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Bold, iconic 'big-rig' styling
- • Robust V8 Magnum engines (5.2L and 5.9L) offering strong torque
- • Excellent towing and hauling capabilities for its class
- • Spacious Club Cab interior for the era
- • Durable and relatively simple mechanicals
Cons:
- • Very poor fuel economy across all V8 variants
- • Ride quality can be stiff, typical for a truck of its age
- • Interior quality and features are basic by modern standards
- • Limited advanced safety features (only basic ABS)
- • Prone to rust in certain areas, especially older models
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(150 Conventional Cab (D/W, facelift 1990): 1992 - 1993).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Dodge |
| Model: | RAM |
| Generation: | 1500 Club Cab Short Bed (BR/BE) |
| Modification (Engine): | 5.9 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1993 |
| End of production: | 1998 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Pick-up |
| Seats: | 6 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 230 Hp @ 4000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 39 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 447 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 360 Magnum More details about the engine 360 Magnum |
| Engine displacement: | 5899 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHV |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l |
| Coolant: | 19 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 101.6 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 90.93 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.1:1 |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
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| Max. weight: | 2903 |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 3674 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 98 l |
| Size: | |
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| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: | 16.7° |
| Length: | 5591 mm |
| Width: | 2017 mm |
| Height: | 1819 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3531 mm |
| Approach angle: | 25.1° |
| Departure angle: | 23.8° |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/75 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 7J x 16 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
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