The 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 was one of the early model-year entries for the third generation of production of the half-ton, full-size pickup truck. The three trims availablein ascending orderare the ST, SLT and Laramie, each with different combinations of bed sizes and options between the two/rear-wheel (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD).
Engines, Transmissions and Fuel Economy
The standard engine on the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 is a 4.7-liter, 240-horsepower V8 with 300 foot-pounds of torque and a compression ratio of 9.3 to 1. The ST and SLT trims have a five-speed manual transmission while the Laramie trims have a five-speed automatic. With a 26-gallon gas tank, the '03 Dodge Ram 1500 gets 12 to 16 miles per gallon (mpg) for city driving and 16 to 21 mpg for highway driving, depending on the trim.
Interior
Depending on the trim combination, the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 is large enough to seat up to three or six people. The interior of the truck measure 41 inches in front head room and leg room, 67 inches in front shoulder room and 65 inches in front hip room. Air conditioning and AM/FM radio are some of the standard interior features in the '03 Dodge Ram 1500, with the higher-end trims getting other features such as cruise control, leather seats and steering wheel, and CD player.
Exterior
While the Short Bed trucks of the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 have two doors, the Long Bed combinations have four. The curb weight, wheel base, vehicle length and cargo bed length of the vehicle differ from one trim to another, ranging from 4,500 to 5,200 pounds, 121 to 161 inches, 208 to 250 inches, and 76 to 98 inches, respectively. The trims, however, share the same width of 80 inches, height of 74 inches and ground clearance of 8 inches. The size of the wheels is 17 inches, with the Laramie trims possessing alloy ones.
Safety, Braking and Handling
The 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 has driver and passenger airbags, and the Laramie trims also feature keyless entry. The truck has front ventilated disc and rear drum brakes, with anti-lock braking applied to all trims except for the Laramie Quad Cab Short Bed 4WD and Laramie Quad Cab Long Bed 4WD. The suspension consists of a front wishbone design with stabilizer bar and torsion springs, and a rear beam design with leaf springs. The turning diameter range is 39 to 52 feet, depending on trim.
Price Range
Due to the several trim combinations of the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500, the manufacturer's suggested retail price range was very widefrom $18,735 for the ST Short Bed 2WD to $35,310 for the Laramie Quad Cab Long Bed 4WD. As of 2010, Kelley Blue Book estimates the price value range of the '03 Ram 1500 at around $8,000 to $11,000.
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