Engine: 5.7-liter Hemi Magnum overhead-valve V8

Engine Options: 215-hp 3.7-liter sohc 12-valve V6; 240-hp 4.7-liter sohc 16-valve V8; 345-hp 5.7-liter ohv 16-valve V8; 8.3-liter V10

Transmission: five-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic; 4-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: rear-wheel ABS, dual front airbags

Optional Safety Equipment: side-impact curtain airbags for front and rear seats; four-wheel ABS

Basic Warranty: 3 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: St. Louis, Missouri; Warren, Michigan; Mexico

Model Tested: Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 Quad Cab SLT

Standard Equipment: air conditioning, rear ABS, tilt steering column, speed control, power windows w driver-side auto-down, power locks, tachometer, overhead console with trip computer, AM/FM/CD w 4 speakers, rear folding seat, rear underseat compartment, auxiliary power outlet, floor mats

Options as Tested: 5.7-liter V8 ($795); 5-speed automatic ($1,170); anti-spin differential ($285); Package 29 H ($4,775) includes leather-trimmed seats, split rear seats, dual-zone air conditioning, keyless remote entry, security alarm, power adjustable pedals, AM/FM/CD/cassette w 7 Infinity speakers, steering-wheel audio controls, deluxe overhead console, folding cargo load floor, sliding rear window, auto-dimming rearview mirror, woodgrain instrument panel trim, P265/70R17 tires on 17x8-inch cast-aluminum wheels, four-wheel ABS, 4WD electric transfer case, tow hooks, fog lamps, bright/body color grille, skid plates; Sport appearance group ($170) includes body-color trim; trailer tow package ($465); heated front seats ($140); tonneau cover ($290); under-rail bed liner ($245)

Destination Charge: 850

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: four-wheel drive

Horsepower: 345 @ 5400

Torque: 375 @ 4200

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 13/17

Wheelbase: 140.5 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 227.7/79.9/76.6 inches

Track Front/Rear: 68.0/67.4 inches

Turning Cycle: 46.0 feet

Seating Capacity: 6 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 40.8/65.1/41.0 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 40.0/64.6/36.4 inches

Trunk Volume: cubic feet

Payload: 1390

Suspension, f: independent

Ground Clearance: 9.5 inches

Curb Weight: 4970 pounds

Towing Capacity: 7600 pounds

Tires: P265/70R17

Brakes: disc/disc with four-wheel ABS

Fuel Capacity: 26.0 Gallons