Overview
The 2018 Ram 1500 EXPRESS (4x4) BLACK PACK is a four-wheel drive Crew Cab Utility that was released to the Australian market on 6th January 2018 classified as a MY18. The Ram 1500 is regarded as a pick up or cab chassis 4x4 built in United States Of America with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $62,900.
The Ram 1500 is a four-wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 5.7L V8 engine that has 291 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 556 Nm of torque (at 3950 rpm) via a 8 Speed Automatic. RAM claims the 1500 EXPRESS (4x4) BLACK PACK uses 12.2L/100km of unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 283g of CO2. It has a 121L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 992km per full tank.
The Ram 1500 measures 1968mm (77.5 inches) in height, 5816mm (229.0 inches) in length, 2018mm (79.4 inches) in width with a 3573mm (140.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2525kg (5566.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The 1500 EXPRESS (4x4) BLACK PACK comes standard with 275/60 R20 front tyres and 275/60 R20 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 12,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, 100km warranty.
The 2018 Ram 1500 EXPRESS (4x4) BLACK PACK has a 0mm ground clearance with a 4500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.920.
The VIN number can be found on the Mid Front Driver Chassis and the compliance plate is located on the Lower Pass Side B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to 1C6RR7NT#JS223393.
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Multi Point Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 5654 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | V8 |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE OVERHEAD VALVE |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 291kW |
| Power RPM | 5600 |
| Torque | 556Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 |
| Bore Stroke | 99.5x90.9 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.50 |
| Transmission | 8 Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.920 |
| Suspension Front | coil spring, independent, stabiliser bar, a-arms, twin tube shock absorbers |
| Suspension Rear | 5 links, stabiliser bar, track bar, twin tube shock absorbers, solid axle |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | 4x4 |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 12.2 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 121 |
| Fuel Type | unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 283 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 275/60 R20 |
| Tyre Rear | 275/60 R20 |
| Front Rim Size | 8x20 |
| Rear Rim Size | 8x20 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1968 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 5816 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 2018 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 3573 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 13.9 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 2525 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 3330 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 4500 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 750 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Lower Pass Side B-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | United States Of America |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 12 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Mid Front Driver Chassis |
| VIN Number | 1C6RR7NT#JS223393 |
| Warranty KMs | 100 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 28/02/2019 |
| ANCAP Rating | - |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 5 |