Vital Statistics: The 1998 Dodge Ram 3500
By Lauren Thomas
The Dodge Ram 3500 for 1998
Made in UNITED STATES for Dodge, the Ram 3500 for 1998 is a contender in the 6-seat CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $24,030 USD with a invoice price of $20,956 USD.
Ram 3500 Dimensions
In 1998 the Ram 3500 has an overall length of 244.00 inches and a width of 93.80 inches. It sits a total of 72.80 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 8.00 inches. Front headroom is 40.20 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Ram 3500 a turning radius of 51.80 inches. It uses 215/85R16 tires with a wheelbase of 154.70 inches.
Drivetrain
The Ram 3500 comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 5850 lbs. The 2-Wheel ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The 5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL engine in the 1998 Ram 3500 is rated at miles/gallon city and miles/gallon highway out of a 35.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Ram 3500 retails for $24,030 USD with a invoice price of $20,956 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment includes ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Cassette Player, Full Size Spare Tire. Leading optional equipment includes Power Door Locks, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Tachometer, Tilt Steering.
Exterior color choices include Black Clear Coat, Black Clear Coat/Flame Red Clear Coat, Black Clear Coat/Light Driftwood Satin Glow, Bright White Clear Coat, Bright White Clear Coat/Light Driftwood Satin Glow, Dark Chestnut Pearl Coat/Light Driftwood Satin Glow, Deep Amethyst Pearl Coat, Emerald Green Pearl Coat, Flame Red Clear Coat, Flame Red Clear Coat/Bright White Clear Coat, Intense Blue Pearl Coat, Light Driftwood Satin Glow, Light Driftwood Satin Glow/Black Clear Coat, Light Driftwood Satin Glow/Deep Amethyst Pearl Coat, Light Driftwood Satin Glow/Emerald Green Pearl Coat, Light Driftwood Satin Glow/Intense Blue Pearl Coat with interior choices of Agate Cloth, Agate Vinyl, Camel/Tan Cloth, Camel/Tan Leather, Mist Gray Cloth, Mist Gray Leather, Mist Gray Vinyl. The Ram 3500 seats 6 people with 41.00 inches front leg room.
Dodge Warranty
The normal warranty period is months or miles. It also has a month/ mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's critical to contact your dealer to verify all warranties.
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