FCA CANADA
2018 Ram 1500
Canadian Specifications

Specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.  
All dimensions are in millimetres (inches) unless otherwise noted.  
All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.

GENERAL INFORMATION		
Vehicle Type	Regular Cab, Quad Cab and Crew Cab, 2WD, 4WD	
Assembly Plant	Regular Cab: Saltillo Truck Assembly, Coahuila, Mexico
Quad Cab: Warren Truck Assembly Plant, Warren, Michigan, USA
Crew Cab: Warren Truck Assembly Plant, Warren, Michigan, USA, and Saltillo Truck Assembly, Coahuila, Mexico	
EPA Vehicle Class	Standard Pickup	
		
BODY/CHASSIS		
Layout	2WD — Longitudinal, front engine
4WD — Longitudinal, front engine, transfer case	
Construction	2WD — Ladder-type frame, steel cab, double-wall steel pickup box
4WD — Ladder-type frame, steel cab, double-wall steel pickup box	
		
ENGINE: 3.6-LITRE PENTASTAR V6	
Type and Description	60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled	
Displacement	220 cu. in. (3,604 cu. cm)	
Bore x Stroke	3.78 x 3.27 (96.0 x 83.0)	
Valve System	Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers	
Fuel Injection	Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless	
Construction	Aluminum deep-skirt block, aluminum alloy heads	
Compression Ratio	10.2:1	
Power 	305 hp (224 kW) at 6,400 rpm	
Torque 	269 lb.-ft. (364 N•m) at 4,175 rpm	
Max. Engine Speed	6,400 rpm (electronically limited)	
Fuel Requirement	Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2, E85-compatible	
Oil Capacity	6.0 quarts (5.7 litres)	
Coolant Capacity	14.0 quarts (13.25 litres)	
Emission Controls	Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors	
Energuide Estimated Fuel Economy L/100 km (imperial mpg) (city/hwy)	 11.3 (25) / 8.0 (35)	
Based on 2018 EnerGuide fuel consumption ratings. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. For EnerGuide information please visit the government of Canada website www.vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca	
	
ENGINE: 3.0-LITRE ECODIESEL V6	
Type and Description	60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled	
Displacement	182 cu. in. (2,988 cu. cm)	
Bore x Stroke	3.27 x 3.60 (83 x 92)	
Valve System	Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves	
Fuel Injection	Common-rail, 2,000 bar, solenoid injectors	
Construction	Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy heads	
Compression Ratio	16.5:1	
Power 	240 hp (179 kW) at 3,600 rpm	
Torque 	420 lb.-ft. (569 N•m) at 2,000 rpm	
Max. Engine Speed	4,800 rpm (electronically limited)	
Fuel Requirement	Ultra-low sulfur diesel	
Oil Capacity	10.5 quarts (10 litres)	
Coolant Capacity	12 quarts (11.4 litres)	
Emission Controls	Cooled EGR, oxidation catalyst, diesel particulate filter, SCR w/urea injection	
Energuide Estimated Fuel Economy L/100 km (imperial mpg) (city/hwy)	13.9 (20) / 9.6 (29)	
Based on 2018 EnerGuide fuel consumption ratings. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. For EnerGuide information please visit the government of Canada website www.vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca	
		
ENGINE: 5.7-LITRE HEMI® V8		
Type and Description	90-degree V8, liquid-cooled	
Displacement	345 cu. in. (5,654 cu. cm)	
Bore x Stroke	3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9)	
Valve System	Variable-cam timing, pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, hydraulic lifters with roller followers	
Fuel Injection	Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless	
Construction	Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers	
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	
Power 	395 hp (291 kW) @ 5,600 rpm	
Torque 	410 lb.-ft. (556 N•m) @ 3,950 rpm	
Max. Engine Speed	5,800 rpm	
Fuel Requirement	Unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 — recommended 
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — acceptable	
Oil Capacity	7.0 quarts (6.6 litres)	
Coolant Capacity	14.0 quarts (13.33 litres)	
Emission Controls	Three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors  and internal engine features	
Energuide Estimated Fuel Economy L/100 km (imperial mpg) (city/hwy)	15.7 (18) / 11.0 (26)	
Based on 2018 EnerGuide fuel consumption ratings. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. For EnerGuide information please visit the government of Canada website www.vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca	

TRANSMISSION: 65RFE AUTOMATIC SIX-SPEED	

Availability	
Available with 5.7-litre HEMI V8 equipped trucks	

Description	
Three planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch, full electronic control, electronically controlled converter clutch	

Gear Ratios	

1st	
3.00	

2nd	
1.67 	

3rd   	
1.50	

4th	
1.00	

5th	
0.75	

6th	
0.67	

Reverse	
3.00	

Axle Gear Ratios	
3.21, 3.55, 3.92, 	

TRANSMISSION: TORQUEFLITE 845RE EIGHT-SPEED AUTOMATIC 	
Description	Adaptive electronic control, automatic or Electronic Range Select (ERS) manual control. Five clutch-pack design with only two open clutches in any gear. Torque converter lock with turbine torsional damper for low lock-up speeds in 1st through 
8th gear	
Gear Ratios		
1st	4.71	
2nd 	3.14	
3rd 	2.10	
4th 	1.67	
5th 	1.29	
6th 	1.00	
7th 	0.84	
8th 	0.67	
Reverse 	3.30	
Axle Ratios	3.21, 3.55, 3.92 (Rebel only)	
	
TRANSMISSION: TORQUEFLITE 8HP70 EIGHT-SPEED AUTOMATIC	
Availability	Standard with 3.0-litre EcoDiesel V6 and select 5.7-litre HEMI V8 equipped trucks	
Description	Adaptive electronic control, automatic or ERS manual control. Five clutch-pack design with only two open clutches in any gear. Torque converter lock with turbine torsional damper for low lock-up speeds in 1st through 8th gear	
Gear Ratios		
1st	4.71	
2nd	3.14	
3rd	2.10	
4th	1.67	
5th	1.29	
6th	1.00	
7th	0.84	
8th	0.67	
Reverse	3.30	
Axle Ratios	3.21 (excluding 3.0-litre EcoDiesel V6), 3.55 (excluding 5.7-litre HEMI V8), 3.92	
TRANSFER CASE: BW 44-45 PART-TIME	
Availability	3.6-litre Pentastar V6 4x4 and 5.7-litre HEMI V8 4x4	
Shift Mechanism	Electric	
Available Speeds	Two-speed	
Operating Modes	2WD High; 4WD High, Locked; Neutral; 4WD Low, Locked	
Low-range Ratio	2.64	
Centre Differential Type	None	
		
TRANSFER CASE: BW 44-44 ON-DEMAND	
Availability	3.0-litre EcoDiesel V6 4x4 and 5.7-litre HEMI V8 4x4	
Shift Mechanism	Electric	
Available Speeds	Two-speed	
Operating Modes	2WD High; 4WD Auto; 4WD High, Locked; Neutral; 4WD Low, Locked	
Low-range Ratio	2.64	
Centre Differential Type	None	
		
AXLES		
Front	ZF 215 mm	
Rear	C235 mm (available limited slip)	
Available Ratios	3.21, 3.55, 3.92	
		
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM		
Architecture	Powernet	
Alternator	160-amp, 180-amp, 220-amp (Special Services Package) 
230-amp (3.0-litre EcoDiesel V6)	
Battery	Group 94R, low-maintenance H7 730 CCA (3.6-litre Pentastar V6 and 5.7-litre HEMI V8), Group 49, H8 800 CCA absorbed glass mat (3.0-litre EcoDiesel V6)	
		
SUSPENSION		
Front	Upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, twin-tube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar. Optional air suspension replaces twin-tube shock absorbers and coil springs. Rebel features Bilstein monotube shocks with air suspension	
	
Rear	Five-link with track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, twin-tube shock absorbers, solid axle. Optional air suspension replaces twin-tube shock absorbers and coil springs. Rebel features Bilstein monotube shocks with air suspension	
		
BRAKES		
Front		
Size and Type	13.2 x 1.1 (336 x 28) vented disc with 2.13 (54) two-piston pin-slider caliper and 
anti-lock braking system (ABS)	
Swept Area	292 sq. in. (1,884 sq. cm)	
Rear		
Size and Type	13.8 x 0.87 (352 x 22) disc with 2.13 (54) single-piston pin-slider caliper and ABS	
Swept Area	274 sq. in. (1,768 sq. cm)	
Power-assist	Dual-rate, tandem diaphragm vacuum	
		
AIR BAGS		
Regular Cab	6	
Quad Cab	6	
Crew Cab	6	

STEERING					
Power-assist					
					
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES					
Regular Cab Pickup	2WD	2WD	4WD	4WD	
Box Length	6-ft. 4-in.	8-ft.	6-ft. 4-in.	8-ft.	
Wheelbase (nominal)	120.5 (3,061)	140.5 (3,569.2)	120.5 (3,061)	140.5 (3,569.2)	
Overall Steering Ratio 	19.1:1	17.9:1	19.1:1	17.9:1	
Steering Wheel Turns (lock-to-lock)	3.5	3.3	3.5	3.3	
Turning Diameter – 17-in. tire -ft. (m)	39.5 (12.0)	45.1 (13.7)	39.8 (12.1)	45.4 (13.8)	
Turning Diameter – 20-in. tire - ft. (m)	39.3 (12.0)	44.9 (13.7)	39.8 (12.1)	45.5 (13.9)	

	
Quad Cab Pickup	2WD		4WD		
Box Length	6-ft. 4-in.		6-ft. 4-in.		
Wheelbase (nominal)	140.5 (3,569.2)		140.5 (3,569.2)		
Overall Steering Ratio 	17.9:1		17.9:1		
Steering Wheel Turns (lock-to-lock)	3.3		3.3		
Turning Diametre – 17-in. tire -ft. (m)	45.1 (13.7)		45.4 (13.8)		
Turning Diametre – 20-in. tire - ft. (m)	44.9 (13.7)		45.5 (13.9)		
					
Crew Cab Pickup	2WD	2WD	4WD	4WD	
Box Length	5-ft. 7-in.	6-ft. 4-in.	5-ft. 7-in.	6-ft. 4-in.	
Wheelbase (nominal) 	140.5 (3,569.2)	149.5 (3,797.3)	140.5 (3,569.2)	149.5 (3,797.3)	
Overall Steering Ratio 	19.1:1	17.9:1	19.1:1	17.9:1	
Steering Wheel Turns (lock-to-lock)	3.5	3.3	3.5	3.3	
Turning Diametre – 17-in. tire -ft. (m)	39.5 (12.0)	45.1 (13.7)	39.8 (12.1)	45.4 (13.8)	
Turning Diametre – 20-in. tire - ft. (m)	39.3 (12.0)	44.9 (13.7)	39.8 (12.1)	45.5 (13.9)	

Cargo Box				
Nominal Box Size 	5-ft. 7-in. (Crew)	6-ft. 4-in. (Regular, Quad or Crew)	8-ft. (Regular)	
SAE volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) 	50.3 (1.4)	57.5 (1.6)	74.7 (2.1)	
Length at Floor, Tailgate Closed	67.4 (1,712.4)	76.3 (1,938.5)	98.3 (2,496.5)	
Cargo Width	66.4 (1,686.9)	66.4 (1,686.9)	66.4 (1,686.9)	
Distance Between Wheelhouses	51 (1,295.4)	51 (1,295.4)	51 (1,295.4)	
Depth  	20.0 (508.6)	20.1 (511.1)	20.2 (513.0)	
Tailgate Opening Width	60.4 (1,535.3)	60.4 (1,535.3)	60.4 (1,535.3)	

Regular Cab Pickup	
Model – Tire Size 	2WD –265/70R17	4WD –265/70R17	
Box Length 	6-ft. 4-in.	8-ft.	6-ft. 4-in.	8-ft.	
Wheelbase 	120.5 (3,061.2)	140.5 (3,569.2)	120.5 (3,062.5)	140.5 (3,570.2)	
Track, Front 	68.0 (1,728.2)	68.0 (1,728.2)	68.2 (1,732.3)	68.2 (1,732.3)	
Track, Rear 	67.5 (1,714.7)	67.5 (1,714.7)	67.5 (1,714.7)	67.5 (1,714.7)	
Overall Length 	209.0 (5,308.5)	231.0 (5,866.5)	209.0 (5,308.5)	231.0 (5,866.5)	
Overall Width 	79.4 (2,017.4)	79.4 (2,017.4)	79.4 (2,017.4)	79.4 (2,017.4)	
Overall Height 	74.6 (1,894.2)	74.4 (1,889.2)	75.2 (1,910.4)	75.0 (1,906.2)	
Ground Clearance					
Front Axle 	9.0 (229.3)	9.0 (229.2)	9.2 (232.6)	9.2 (232.7)	
Rear Axle 	8.7 (221.2)	8.7 (221.5)	8.6 (219.2)	8.6 (219.5)	
Open Tailgate to Ground 	34.8 (883.4)	34.6 (878.3)	35.0 (889.6)	34.9 (885.3)	
Pickup Body Height 	20.1 (511.1)	20.2 (513.0)	20.1 (511.1)	20.2 (513.0)	
Approach Angle (degrees) 	15.6	15.7	17.7	17.8	
Departure Angle (degrees)	25.2	24.1	25.6	24.4	

Quad Cab 6-ft. 4-in. Box Pickup - Air Suspension 4x2 and 4x4	
Tire Size 	275/60R20	
Suspension Mode 	Entry / Exit	Normal Ride Height	Off Road 1	Off Road 2	
Wheelbase (nominal)  	140.5 (3,569.4)	140.5 (3,569.4)	140.5 (3,569.4)	140.5 (3,569.4)	
Track, Front 	68.6 (1,742.2)	68.6 (1,742.2)	68.6 (1,742.2)	68.6 (1,742.2)	
Track, Rear 	68.0 (1,727.4)	68.0 (1,727.4)	68.0 (1,727.4)	68.0 (1,727.4)	
Overall Length 	229.0 (5,816.5)	229.0 (5,816.5)	229.0 (5,816.5)	229.0 (5,816.5)	
Overall Width 	79.4 (2,017.4)	79.4 (2,017.4)	79.4 (2,017.4)	79.4 (2,017.4)	

	
Tire Size 	275/60R20	
Suspension Mode 	Entry / Exit	Normal Ride Height	Off Road 1	Off Road 2	
Overall Height 	75.8 (1,924.4)	77.8 (1,977.4)	78.8 (2,002.0)	79.9 (2,028.4)	
Ground Clearance					
Front Axle 	9.8 (248.5)	9.8 (248.5)	9.8 (248.5)	9.8 (248.5)	
Rear Axle 	9.3 (235.0)	9.3 (235.0)	9.3 (235.0)	9.3 (235.0)	
Open Tailgate to Ground 	33.4 (847.2)	34.9 (885.7)	35.6 (904.1)	36.9 (936.7)	
Pickup Body Height 	20.0 (508.6)	20.0 (508.6)	20.0 (508.6)	20.0 (508.6)	
Approach Angle (degrees) 	15.2	19.8	22.4	23.9	
Departure Angle (degrees)	23.7	25.5	26.4	27.8	
Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees) 	17.1	20.6	22.5	24.2	
Ground Clearance without Skid Plate	7.4 (187.2)	9.4 (239.8)	10.6 (269.5)	11.4 (290.8)	
Ground Clearance with Skid Plate	6.7 (169.3)	8.8 (222.8)	9.9 (252.8)	10.8 (273.7)	
Fuel-Tank Capacity 	26-gal. (98-litre) (standard)	26-gal. (98-litre) (standard)	26-gal. (98-litre) (standard)	26-gal. (98-litre) (standard)	
	32-gal. (121-litre) (optional)	32-gal. (121-litre) (optional)	32-gal. (121-litre) 
(optional)	32-gal. (121-litre) (optional)	

Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. Box Pickup - Air Suspension 4x2 and 4x4	
Tire Size 	275/60R20	
Suspension Mode 	Entry / Exit	Normal Ride Height	Off Road 1	Off Road 2	
Wheelbase (nominal) 	140.5 (3,569.4)	140.5 (3,569.4)	140.5 (3,569.4)	140.5 (3,569.4)	
Track, Front 	68.6 (1,742.2)	68.6 (1,742.2)	68.6 (1,742.2)	68.6 (1,742.2)	
Track, Rear 	68.0 (1,727.4)	68.0 (1,727.4)	68.0 (1,727.4)	68.0 (1,727.4)	
Overall Length 	229.0 (5,816.5)	229.0 (5,816.5)	229.0 (5,816.5)	229.0 (5,816.5)	
Overall Width 	79.4 (2,017.4)	79.4 (2,017.4)	79.4 (2,017.4)	79.4 (2,017.4)	
Overall Height 	75.5 (1,917.4)	77.6 (1,970.4)	78.5 (1,994.5)	79.6 (2,021.4)	

					
Ground Clearance					
Tire Size 	275/60R20	
Suspension Mode 	Entry / Exit	Normal Ride Height	Off Road 1	Off Road 2	
Front Axle 	9.8 (248.5)	9.8 (248.5)	9.8 (248.5)	9.8 (248.5)	
Rear Axle 	9.3 (235.0)	9.3 (235.0)	9.3 (235.0)	9.3 (235.0)	
Open Tailgate to Ground 	33.4 (847.2)	34.9 (885.7)	35.6 (904.1)	36.9 (936.7)	
Pickup Body Height 	20.0 (508.6)	20.0 (508.6)	20.0 (508.6)	20.0 (508.6)	
Approach Angle (degrees) 	15.2	19.8	22.4	23.9	
Departure Angle (degrees)	23.7	25.5	26.4	27.8	
Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees) 	17.1	20.6	22.5	24.2	
Ground Clearance without Skid Plate	7.4 (187.2)	9.4 (239.8)	10.6 (269.5)	11.4 (290.8)	
Ground Clearance with Skid Plate	6.7 (169.3)	8.8 (222.8)	9.9 (252.8)	10.8 (273.7)	
Fuel-Tank Capacity 	26-gal. (98-litre) (standard)	26-gal. (98-litre) (standard)	26-gal. (98-litre) (standard)	26-gal. (98-litre) (standard)	
	32-gal. (121-litre) (optional)	32-gal. (121-litre) (optional)	32-gal. (121-litre) (optional)	32-gal. (121-litre) (optional)	

ACCOMMODATIONS				
Model 	Regular Cab	Quad Cab	Crew Cab	
Seating Capacity, F/R 	3/0 or 2/0	3/3 or 2/3	3/3 or 2/3	
Front				
Head Room	39.9 (1,013.5)	41.0 (1,041.4)	41.0 (1,041.4)	
Legroom  	41.0 (1,041.4)	41.0 (1,041.4)	41.0 (1,041.4)	
Shoulder Room	66.0 (1,676.4)	66.0 (1,676.4)	66.0 (1,676.4)	
Hip Room	62.9 (1,598.7)	63.2 (1,605.3)	63.2 (1,605.3)	
Seat Travel	9.0 (230.0)	9.0 (230.0)	9.0 (230.0)	
Recliner Range (degrees) 	85 (38 RWD, 47 FWD)	56 (38 RWD 18 FWD)	56 (38 RWD, 18 FWD)	
Rear				
Head Room	N/A	39.7 (1,008.4)	39.9 (1,013.5)	
Legroom  	N/A	34.7 (880.9)	40.3 (1,023.3)	
Shoulder Room	N/A	65.7 (1,668.8)	65.7 (1,668.8)	
Hip Room	N/A	62.9 (1,598.3)	63.2 (1,605.3)	
Interior Volume				
Front – cu. ft. (cu. m) 	62.5 (1.8)	64.2 (1.8)	64.2 (1.8)	
Rear – cu. ft. (cu. m) 	N/A	52.4 (1.5)	61.1 (1.7)	

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