Spec Sizes

2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications

Based on 12 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: Third generation (DR/DH/D1/DC/DM).

  • Length227.7 in – 249.7 in
  • Width78.9 in – 79.9 in
  • Height73.8 in – 79.0 in
  • Wheelbase140.5 in – 160.5 in
  • Ground clearance8.2 in – 9.3 in
  • Curb weight5,455 lb – 6,248 lb

Proportional size visualization from measured dimensions — not exact body geometry.

Side view
  • Length227.7 in – 249.7 in
  • Height73.8 in – 79.0 in
  • Wheelbase140.5 in – 160.5 in
  • Ground clearance8.2 in – 9.3 in
  • Curb weight5,455 lb – 6,248 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.9 in – 79.9 in

Proportional exterior silhouette from catalog length, width and height. The explorer below is a systems map — different purpose, not a second silhouette.

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  • Interior
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Catalog summaries

Exterior: 227.7 in – 249.7 in · 78.9 in – 79.9 in · 73.8 in – 79.0 in. Full dimensions

Wheels: bolt pattern 8x165.1, bore 120.9 mm. Wheel sizes

Tires: LT265/70SR17.0E BSW AS, LT245/70SR17.0E BSW AS, 245/70R17, 265/65R18…. Tire sizes

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Exterior dimensions

Length227.7 in – 249.7 in
Width78.9 in – 79.9 in
Height73.8 in – 79.0 in
Wheelbase140.5 in – 160.5 in
Ground clearance8.2 in – 9.3 in

Interior dimensions

Front headroom40.2 in – 40.9 in
Rear headroom40.0 in
Front legroom41.0 in
Rear legroom36.4 in
Front shoulder room67.0 in
Rear shoulder room66.7 in
Front hip room65.1 in
Rear hip room64.6 in
Passenger volume65.0 cu ft – 121.0 cu ft
Luggage volume15.2 cu ft – 41.0 cu ft

Weight & capacities

Curb weight5,455 lb – 6,248 lb
GVWR8,650 lb – 8,800 lb
Fuel tank34.0 gal – 35.0 gal
Max towing capacity8,600 lb – 9,400 lb

Engine

Torque375 lb-ft

Torque shown in lb-ft as stored in the catalog.

Wheels, tires & maintenance sizes

Tire sizes Full tire size page → · Wheel fitment →

  • LT265/70SR17.0E BSW AS
  • LT245/70SR17.0E BSW AS
  • 245/70R17
  • 265/65R18
  • 265/70R17
  • 285/55R20

Wiper sizes Full wiper size page →

  • Driver24"
  • Passenger24"

Battery group size Full battery size page →

  • 65-1
  • 65-2
  • 65-AGM

Oil capacity Full oil capacity page →

  • 5W-4012 qt
  • 5W-307 qt
Trim-by-trim dimensions (12 trims)
TrimLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseClearanceCurb wt
SLT/Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB227.779.974.9140.58.35695
SLT/Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB249.779.974.9160.58.35804
SLT/Laramie 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB229.779.973.8140.58.25461
SLT/Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB227.779.979.0140.59.36108
SLT/Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB249.778.978.4160.59.36248
SLT/Laramie 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB229.779.978.0140.59.35881
ST 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB227.779.974.4140.58.35681
ST 4x2 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB249.779.974.4160.58.35776
ST 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB229.779.973.8140.58.25455
ST 4x4 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB227.779.978.4140.59.36076
ST 4x4 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB249.779.978.4160.59.36202
ST 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB229.779.978.0140.59.35865

Values in inches / pounds as stored. Ranges above reflect trim variation.

Same generation (Third generation (DR/DH/D1/DC/DM)): years 2003–2005. View model overview

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