2012 RAM 1500 Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications

Based on 29 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: Fourth generation (DS/DJ/D2).

  • Length209.0 in – 231.0 in
  • Width79.4 in
  • Height73.3 in – 76.3 in
  • Wheelbase120.0 in – 140.0 in
  • Ground clearance7.6 in – 10.7 in
  • Curb weight4,518 lb – 5,654 lb

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

Side view
  • Length209.0 in – 231.0 in
  • Height73.3 in – 76.3 in
  • Wheelbase120.0 in – 140.0 in
  • Ground clearance7.6 in – 10.7 in
  • Curb weight4,518 lb – 5,654 lb
Front / width
  • Width79.4 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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Interactive systems diagram for this model year — measure, check fitment, and open the matching SpecSizes tools. Schematic only; not photorealistic body styling.

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  • Tires
  • Wipers
  • Battery
  • Oil
  • Interior
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Catalog summaries

Exterior: 209.0 in – 231.0 in · 79.4 in · 73.3 in – 76.3 in. Full dimensions

Wheels: bolt pattern 5x139.7, bore 77.8 mm. Wheel sizes

Tires: P275/60SR20.0 BSW AS, P285/45SR22.0 BSW AS, P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS, P275/60SR20.0 OWL AS. Tire sizes

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Exterior dimensions

Length209.0 in – 231.0 in
Width79.4 in
Height73.3 in – 76.3 in
Wheelbase120.0 in – 140.0 in
Ground clearance7.6 in – 10.7 in

Interior dimensions

Front headroom40.3 in – 41.0 in
Rear headroom39.7 in – 39.9 in
Front legroom41.0 in
Rear legroom34.7 in – 39.4 in
Front shoulder room66.0 in
Rear shoulder room65.7 in
Front hip room62.9 in – 63.2 in
Rear hip room62.9 in – 63.2 in
Passenger volume63.0 cu ft – 125.0 cu ft
Luggage volume15.2 cu ft

Weight & capacities

Curb weight4,518 lb – 5,654 lb
GVWR6,025 lb – 8,610 lb
Fuel tank26.0 gal – 35.0 gal
Max towing capacity3,450 lb – 11,500 lb

Engine

Torque235 – 407 lb-ft

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

Wheels, tires & maintenance sizes

Tire sizes Full tire size page → · Wheel fitment →

  • P275/60SR20.0 BSW AS
  • P285/45SR22.0 BSW AS
  • P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS
  • P275/60SR20.0 OWL AS
  • LT245/70SR17.0E BSW AS
  • 265/70R17
  • 265/70R18
  • 275/60R20
  • 285/45R22
  • 295/35R24

Wiper sizes Full wiper size page →

  • Driver22"
  • Passenger22"

Battery group size Full battery size page →

  • 94RH7
  • H7-AGM

Oil capacity Full oil capacity page →

  • 5W-205 qt
  • 5W-205.9 qt
  • 5W-207 qt
Trim-by-trim dimensions (29 trims)
TrimLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseClearanceCurb wt
Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB229.079.475.9140.010.75350
Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB229.079.475.9140.010.75269
Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB229.079.476.3140.09.65522
Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB229.079.476.3140.09.65471
Laramie Longhorn/Limited Edition 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB229.079.475.9140.010.75527
Laramie Longhorn/Limited Edition 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB229.079.476.3140.09.65654
R/T 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB209.079.474.7120.09.84788
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB229.079.475.1140.09.65086
SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB229.079.475.1140.09.65032
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB209.079.474.6120.09.74642
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB231.079.474.4140.09.64828
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB229.079.475.7140.09.05260
SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB229.079.475.7140.09.05209
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 120 in. WB209.079.475.2120.09.04867
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB231.079.475.0140.09.05033
Sport 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB229.079.475.9140.010.75273
Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB229.079.475.9140.010.75214
Sport 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB229.079.476.3140.09.65478
Sport 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB229.079.476.3140.09.65383
Sport 4x4 Regular Cab 120 in. WB209.079.476.0120.09.95005
ST 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB229.079.475.1140.09.65083
ST 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB229.079.475.1140.09.64890
ST 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB209.079.474.6120.09.74518
ST 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB231.079.474.4140.09.64691
ST 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB229.079.475.7140.09.05257
ST 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB229.079.475.7140.09.05203
ST 4x4 Regular Cab 120 in. WB209.079.475.2120.09.04866
ST 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB231.079.475.0140.09.05032
Tradesman Heavy Duty 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB231.079.473.3140.07.65485

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

Same generation (Fourth generation (DS/DJ/D2)): years 20122012. View model overview

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