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Key specifications
- 7,740 lbs
- Towing Capacity
- 76 in
- Bed Length
- Gas/Electric V-6
- Engine Type
- 20 City / 25 Hwy
- MPG
- 269 @ 4800
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
- 305 @ 6400
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
- 3.6 L/220
- Displacement
- Gas/Electric V-6
- Engine Type
- Rigid Axle
- Axle Type - Rear
- Independent
- Axle Type - Front
- Multi-Link
- Suspension Type - Rear
- Short And Long Arm
- Suspension Type - Front
- 7,100 lbs
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
- 0 lbs
- Total Option Weight
- 4,778 lbs
- Curb Weight
- 7,800 lbs
- Gross Axle Weight Rating
- Standard
- Backup Camera
- Standard
- Stability Control
- N/A
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- 730
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- N/A
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
- 15 in
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
- 15 in
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
- Yes
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Notable features
New 702-hp TRX model
Rear- or four-wheel drive
Eight-speed automatic transmission
V-6 hybrid, V-6 diesel, V-8 or V-8 hybrid powertrains
RamBox bed-storage system available
12-inch vertical touchscreen available
Engine
269 @ 4800 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
305 @ 6400 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
3.6 L/220 Displacement
Gas/Electric V-6 Engine Type
Suspension
Rigid Axle Axle Type - Rear
Independent Axle Type - Front
Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear
Short And Long Arm Suspension Type - Front
Weight & Capacity
7,100 lbs Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs Total Option Weight
4,778 lbs Curb Weight
7,800 lbs Gross Axle Weight Rating
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
23 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
7,740 lbs Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
774 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
7,740 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
500 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
5,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
12,900 lbs Gross Combined Wt Rating
2,322 lbs Maximum Payload Capacity
2,322 lbs As Spec'd Payload
4,778 lbs As Spec'd Curb Weight
0 lbs Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs Option Weight - Front
2,057 lbs Curb Weight - Rear
2,721 lbs Curb Weight - Front
4,778 lbs Base Curb Weight
Safety
Standard Backup Camera
Standard Stability Control
Electrical
N/A Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
730 Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Brakes
N/A Drum - Rear (Yes or )
15 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
15 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
4-Wheel Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
4-Wheel Disc Brake Type
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Factory warranties
New car program benefits
Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Age / mileage
5 years / less than 70,000 miles
Basic
3 months / 3,000 miles
Dealer certification
125-point inspection
The good & the bad
The good
Quiet, smooth ride
Spacious crew-cab interior
Easy-to-use multimedia systems
Plenty of storage, inside and out
Limited's stunning interior
The bad
Lower payload on luxury versions
Higher trim levels get expensive
Brake pedal feel
Chassis shudder on rough pavement (TRX)
Dreadful gas mileage of 12 mpg combined (TRX)
Most recent
My driving experience with 2021 classic Ram
I bought a 2021 classic 1500 4x2 quad cab with 5.7 Gas engine. There were 2 rear differential axle gear ratio options, mine has the “hiway gear” but the truck pulls with plenty of power, I think most had that gear for fuel economy. I don’t like the idea that if I open the drivers door while in motion , a transmission brake applies
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Having fun
- Does recommend this car
Laramie lover
Spend the extra money for leather and heated and cooled seats . It’s well worth it . Have loved my Ram after upgrading to a Laramie from a 2008 Ram st . Back seat has plenty of room . Seats fold up to allow you to put groceries in .
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Transporting family
- Does recommend this car
Safety review
Based on the 2021 RAM 1500 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
- Overall rating
-
4/5
- Combined side rating front seat
-
5/5
- Combined side rating rear seat
-
5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating driver
-
4/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
-
4/5
- Overall frontal barrier crash rating
-
4/5
- Overall side crash rating
-
5/5
- Rollover rating
-
4/5
- Side barrier rating
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating driver
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
-
5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
-
5/5
19.8%
Risk of rollover
- Side barrier rating driver
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
-
5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
-
5/5
19.8%
Risk of rollover
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