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Quick notes on RAM 1500 transmission

    • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 8 AT
    • Average optimal engine speed: 4600 rpm
    • Average torque: 604 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 2406 kg / 5305 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 3486 kg / 7687 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2019 RAM 1500 through generations

  • 5.7 HEMI V8 —8 AT (556 Nm)
  • 3.0 EcoDiesel V6 —8 AT (651 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 5.7 HEMI V8 8 AT—5600 rpm.
  • 3.0 EcoDiesel V6 8 AT—3600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.6 Pentastar V6 eTorque Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    5.7 HEMI V8 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 84%
    5.7 HEMI V8 eTorque Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    3.0 EcoDiesel V6 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 3600 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 3.6 Pentastar V6 eTorque
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 5.7 HEMI V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 5.7 HEMI V8 eTorque
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 3.0 EcoDiesel V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on RAM 1500 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 AT
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6000 rpm
      • Average torque: 460 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2277 kg / 5021 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3312 kg / 7303 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2019 RAM 1500 through generations

  • 3.6 Pentastar V6 eTorque —8 AT (364 Nm)
  • 5.7 HEMI V8 —8 AT (556 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.6 Pentastar V6 eTorque 8 AT—6400 rpm.
  • 5.7 HEMI V8 8 AT—5600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.6 Pentastar V6 eTorque Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6400 rpm. 69%
    5.7 HEMI V8 eTorque Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    5.7 HEMI V8 Automatic 8 AT Rear wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 3.6 Pentastar V6 eTorque
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 5.7 HEMI V8 eTorque
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 5.7 HEMI V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on RAM 1500 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 AT
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5600 rpm
      • Average torque: 556 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2328 kg / 5133 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3363 kg / 7415 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2019 RAM 1500 through generations

  • 5.7 HEMI V8 —8 AT (556 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 5.7 HEMI V8 8 AT—5600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    5.7 HEMI V8 eTorque Automatic 8 AT Rear wheel drive - -
    3.6 Pentastar V6 eTorque Automatic 8 AT Rear wheel drive - -
    5.7 HEMI V8 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 5.7 HEMI V8 eTorque
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 3.6 Pentastar V6 eTorque
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 5.7 HEMI V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on RAM 1500 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 AT, 6 AT
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5313 rpm
      • Average torque: 482 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2411 kg / 5316 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3491 kg / 7698 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2013 RAM 1500 through generations

  • 3.0 EcoDiesel V6 —8 AT (569 Nm)
  • 5.7 Hemi V8 —6 AT (548 Nm)
  • 4.7 V8 —6 AT (447 Nm)
  • 3.6 Pentastar V6 —8 AT (364 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.0 EcoDiesel V6 8 AT—3600 rpm.
  • 5.7 Hemi V8 6 AT—5600 rpm.
  • 4.7 V8 6 AT—5650 rpm.
  • 3.6 Pentastar V6 8 AT—6400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.0 EcoDiesel V6 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 3600 rpm. 96%
    5.7 Hemi V8 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 84%
    4.7 V8 Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 5650 rpm. 84%
    3.6 Pentastar V6 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6400 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 3.0 EcoDiesel V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 5.7 Hemi V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 4.7 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5650 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 3.6 Pentastar V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on RAM 1500 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 AT, 6 AT
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5313 rpm
      • Average torque: 482 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2308 kg / 5089 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3343 kg / 7371 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2013 RAM 1500 through generations

  • 3.0 EcoDiesel V6 —8 AT (569 Nm)
  • 4.7 V8 —6 AT (447 Nm)
  • 5.7 Hemi V8 —6 AT (548 Nm)
  • 3.6 Pentastar V6 —8 AT (364 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.0 EcoDiesel V6 8 AT—3600 rpm.
  • 4.7 V8 6 AT—5650 rpm.
  • 5.7 Hemi V8 6 AT—5600 rpm.
  • 3.6 Pentastar V6 8 AT—6400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.0 EcoDiesel V6 Automatic 8 AT Rear wheel drive 3600 rpm. 96%
    4.7 V8 Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 5650 rpm. 84%
    5.7 Hemi V8 Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    3.6 Pentastar V6 Automatic 8 AT Rear wheel drive 6400 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 3.0 EcoDiesel V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.7 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5650 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 5.7 Hemi V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 3.6 Pentastar V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on RAM 1500 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 AT, 6 AT
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5313 rpm
      • Average torque: 482 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2216 kg / 4886 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3206 kg / 7069 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2013 RAM 1500 through generations

  • 3.0 EcoDiesel V6 —8 AT (569 Nm)
  • 5.7 Hemi V8 —6 AT (548 Nm)
  • 3.6 Pentastar V6 —8 AT (364 Nm)
  • 4.7 V8 —6 AT (447 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.0 EcoDiesel V6 8 AT—3600 rpm.
  • 5.7 Hemi V8 6 AT—5600 rpm.
  • 3.6 Pentastar V6 8 AT—6400 rpm.
  • 4.7 V8 6 AT—5650 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.0 EcoDiesel V6 Automatic 8 AT Rear wheel drive 3600 rpm. 96%
    5.7 Hemi V8 Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    3.6 Pentastar V6 Automatic 8 AT Rear wheel drive 6400 rpm. 69%
    4.7 V8 Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 5650 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 3.0 EcoDiesel V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 5.7 Hemi V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 3.6 Pentastar V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 4.7 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5650 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on RAM 1500 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 AT, 6 AT
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5313 rpm
      • Average torque: 482 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2518 kg / 5552 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3643 kg / 8033 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2013 RAM 1500 through generations

  • 3.0 EcoDiesel V6 —8 AT (569 Nm)
  • 5.7 Hemi V8 —6 AT (548 Nm)
  • 3.6 Pentastar V6 —8 AT (364 Nm)
  • 4.7 V8 —6 AT (447 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.0 EcoDiesel V6 8 AT—3600 rpm.
  • 5.7 Hemi V8 6 AT—5600 rpm.
  • 3.6 Pentastar V6 8 AT—6400 rpm.
  • 4.7 V8 6 AT—5650 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.0 EcoDiesel V6 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 3600 rpm. 96%
    5.7 Hemi V8 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 84%
    3.6 Pentastar V6 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6400 rpm. 69%
    4.7 V8 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5650 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 3.0 EcoDiesel V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 5.7 Hemi V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 3.6 Pentastar V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 4.7 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5650 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on RAM 1500 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 AT, 8 AT
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5883 rpm
      • Average torque: 453 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2186 kg / 4820 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3176 kg / 7003 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2013 RAM 1500 through generations

  • 5.7 Hemi V8 —6 AT (548 Nm)
  • 3.6 Pentastar V6 —8 AT (364 Nm)
  • 4.7 V8 —6 AT (447 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 5.7 Hemi V8 6 AT—5600 rpm.
  • 3.6 Pentastar V6 8 AT—6400 rpm.
  • 4.7 V8 6 AT—5650 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    5.7 Hemi V8 Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    3.6 Pentastar V6 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6400 rpm. 69%
    4.7 V8 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5650 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 5.7 Hemi V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 3.6 Pentastar V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 4.7 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5650 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on RAM 1500 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 4 AT, 5 AT
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5483 rpm
      • Average torque: 439 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2160 kg / 4763 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3150 kg / 6946 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2010 RAM 1500 through generations

  • 3.7 V6 —4 AT (319 Nm)
  • 4.7 V8 —5 AT (447 Nm)
  • 5.7 Hemi V8 —5 AT (552 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.7 V6 4 AT—5200 rpm.
  • 4.7 V8 5 AT—5650 rpm.
  • 5.7 Hemi V8 5 AT—5600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.7 V6 Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    4.7 V8 Automatic 5 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5650 rpm. 84%
    5.7 Hemi V8 Automatic 5 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 3.7 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 4.7 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5650 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 5.7 Hemi V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on RAM 1500 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 4 AT, 5 AT
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5483 rpm
      • Average torque: 439 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2214 kg / 4882 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3204 kg / 7065 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2010 RAM 1500 through generations

  • 3.7 V6 —4 AT (319 Nm)
  • 5.7 Hemi V8 —5 AT (552 Nm)
  • 4.7 V8 —5 AT (447 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.7 V6 4 AT—5200 rpm.
  • 5.7 Hemi V8 5 AT—5600 rpm.
  • 4.7 V8 5 AT—5650 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.7 V6 Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    5.7 Hemi V8 Automatic 5 AT Rear wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    4.7 V8 Automatic 5 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5650 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 3.7 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 5.7 Hemi V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 4.7 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5650 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on RAM 1500 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 4 AT, 5 AT
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5483 rpm
      • Average torque: 439 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2330 kg / 5138 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3365 kg / 7420 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2010 RAM 1500 through generations

  • 3.7 V6 —4 AT (319 Nm)
  • 5.7 Hemi V8 —5 AT (552 Nm)
  • 4.7 V8 —5 AT (447 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.7 V6 4 AT—5200 rpm.
  • 5.7 Hemi V8 5 AT—5600 rpm.
  • 4.7 V8 5 AT—5650 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.7 V6 Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    5.7 Hemi V8 Automatic 5 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 84%
    4.7 V8 Automatic 5 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5650 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 3.7 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 5.7 Hemi V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 4.7 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5650 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on RAM 1500 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 AT
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5625 rpm
      • Average torque: 500 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2377 kg / 5241 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3457 kg / 7623 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2010 RAM 1500 through generations

  • 4.7 V8 —5 AT (447 Nm)
  • 5.7 Hemi V8 —5 AT (552 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 4.7 V8 5 AT—5650 rpm.
  • 5.7 Hemi V8 5 AT—5600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    4.7 V8 Automatic 5 AT Rear wheel drive 5650 rpm. 84%
    5.7 Hemi V8 Automatic 5 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 4.7 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5650 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 5.7 Hemi V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%