Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty 0–60 Times
The Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 7 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty is the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Laramie 5.7L Crew Cab (6.4 ft. Bed), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.20 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.40 seconds at 95.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
The slowest tested Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty is the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Laramie 6.7L Crew Cab (6.4 ft. Bed), which took 9.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.00 seconds at 82.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.30 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.30 seconds at 85.20 mph.
Fastest 0–60
7.20sec
2010 Laramie 5.7L Crew Cab (6.4 ft. Bed) · stock
Average 0–60
8.30sec
Across 7 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
16.30sec
@ 85.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
9.20sec
2010 Laramie 6.7L
Across 7 verified runs, the Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty ranges from 7.20 to 9.20 seconds 0–60, with a 8.30-second average.
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Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Performance Overview
Built as a heavy-duty pickup rather than a light-duty sport truck, the Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty spans 1998 to 2010 here across 7 independently verified tests. Early performance in the BR/BE era was defined by large-displacement gasoline power, led by the 300-hp Magnum V10; the 1998 Laramie SLT 8.0L Extended Cab set the first recorded benchmark at 8.0 seconds to 60 mph. That established the model’s baseline as a quick-for-class heavy-duty truck, with acceleration shaped as much by cab, bed, and engine choice as by outright output.
The third-generation DR/DH/D1/DC/DM trucks broadened the formula by adding a clearer split between gasoline and diesel performance. Output ranged from 305 to 345 hp, with naturally aspirated gasoline V8s and turbocharged Cummins diesel options both represented. In testing, the 2003 Laramie 5.7L Quad Cab (6.3 ft. Bed) reached 60 mph in 8.1 seconds, while diesel examples ran deeper into the eights.
By the 2010 DJ generation, tested output rose to 350–383 hp and the range sharpened further. The quickest result for the model is the 7.2-second run by the 2010 Laramie 5.7L Crew Cab (6.4 ft. Bed), which also posted a 15.4-second quarter-mile at 95 mph. In the same year, the 2010 Laramie 6.7L Crew Cab (6.4 ft. Bed) ran 9.2 seconds to 60 mph, showing how the Ram 2500 Heavy Duty finished this period with distinct gasoline and diesel performance profiles.
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Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty 0–60 Times by Generation: BR/BE to DJ
3 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ | 2010–2018 | 8.28s | 7.20s — 2010 Laramie 5.7L Crew Cab (6.4 ft. Bed) | 4 | The DJ generation (2010–2018) averaged 8.28 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2010 Laramie 5.7L Crew Cab (6.4 ft. Bed) at 7.20 seconds. Output ranged from 350 to 383 hp across 5.7L V8, 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-6 configurations. |
| DR/DH/D1/DC/DM | 2003–2009 | 8.50s | 8.10s — 2003 Laramie 5.7L Quad Cab (6.3 ft. Bed) | 2 | The DR/DH/D1/DC/DM generation (2003–2009) averaged 8.50 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2003 Laramie 5.7L Quad Cab (6.3 ft. Bed) at 8.10 seconds. Output ranged from 305 to 345 hp across 5.7L V8, 5.9L Turbo Diesel I-6 configurations. |
| BR/BE | 1994–2002 | 8.00s | 8.00s — 1998 Laramie SLT 8.0L Extended Cab | 1 | The BR/BE generation (1994–2002) averaged 8.00 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1998 Laramie SLT 8.0L Extended Cab at 8.00 seconds. Output was 300 hp across 8.0L V10 configurations. |
DJ
2010–2018
Avg 0–60
8.28s
Fastest
7.20s
Tests
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2010 Laramie 5.7L Crew Cab (6.4 ft. Bed)
The DJ generation (2010–2018) averaged 8.28 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2010 Laramie 5.7L Crew Cab (6.4 ft. Bed) at 7.20 seconds. Output ranged from 350 to 383 hp across 5.7L V8, 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-6 configurations.
DR/DH/D1/DC/DM
2003–2009
Avg 0–60
8.50s
Fastest
8.10s
Tests
2
2003 Laramie 5.7L Quad Cab (6.3 ft. Bed)
The DR/DH/D1/DC/DM generation (2003–2009) averaged 8.50 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2003 Laramie 5.7L Quad Cab (6.3 ft. Bed) at 8.10 seconds. Output ranged from 305 to 345 hp across 5.7L V8, 5.9L Turbo Diesel I-6 configurations.
BR/BE
1994–2002
Avg 0–60
8.00s
Fastest
8.00s
Tests
1
1998 Laramie SLT 8.0L Extended Cab
The BR/BE generation (1994–2002) averaged 8.00 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1998 Laramie SLT 8.0L Extended Cab at 8.00 seconds. Output was 300 hp across 8.0L V10 configurations.
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Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
7 tests · 4 years
▾
2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty
4 verified runs
Avg 0–60
8.28
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.30
sec
Recorded Tests
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2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Laramie 5.7L Crew Cab (6.4 ft. Bed)
7.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.40s
¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 95.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.7L V8
- Drivetrain
- 4x4
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 383 hp
- Torque
- 400 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 6,400 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 16.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16.4 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Pickup
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 7
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2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Laramie 6.7L Crew Cab (6.4 ft. Bed)
8.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.40s
¼ mi @ 84.6 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 84.6 mph
- Engine
- 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-6
- Drivetrain
- 4x4
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 350 hp
- Torque
- 650 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 7,000 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 20.0 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17.9 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Pickup
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 7
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2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Laramie 6.7L Crew Cab (6.4 ft. Bed)
8.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.40s
¼ mi @ 84.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 84.2 mph
- Engine
- 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-6
- Drivetrain
- 4x4
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 350 hp
- Torque
- 650 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 7,000 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 20.0 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 14 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Pickup
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 7
#07
2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Laramie 6.7L Crew Cab (6.4 ft. Bed)
9.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.00s
¼ mi @ 82.3 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 82.3 mph
- Engine
- 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-6
- Drivetrain
- 4x4
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 350 hp
- Torque
- 650 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 7,000 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 20.0 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15.3 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Pickup
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #7 of 7
How we verify Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty performance FAQs
10 questions
The quickest 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty on record reaches 60 mph in 7.2 seconds. That time comes from the 2010 Laramie 5.7L Crew Cab with the 6.4-foot bed. Across all 2010 tests, times range from 7.2 to 9.2 seconds depending on engine and configuration.
The fastest Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty tested to 60 mph is the 2010 Laramie 5.7L Crew Cab with the 6.4-foot bed at 7.2 seconds. It is also the quickest quarter-mile truck on record for this model, running 15.4 seconds at 95 mph.
The fastest stock Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty is the 2010 Laramie 5.7L Crew Cab with the 6.4-foot bed. It posts a 0-60 mph time of 7.2 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 15.4 seconds at 95 mph. All 7 recorded Ram 2500 Heavy Duty tests are stock vehicles.
The DJ-generation Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty, covering 2010 to 2018, averages 8.28 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 tests. The quickest DJ truck is the 2010 Laramie 5.7L Crew Cab with the 6.4-foot bed at 7.2 seconds, making this the fastest generation on record.
The third-generation Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty, coded DR/DH/D1/DC/DM and sold from 2003 to 2009, averages 8.5 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 8.1 seconds from the 2003 Laramie 5.7L Quad Cab with the 6.3-foot bed.
The BR/BE second-generation Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty, sold from 1994 to 2002, has a recorded 0-60 mph time of 8.0 seconds. That run comes from the 1998 Laramie SLT 8.0L Extended Cab. It is the only verified BR/BE test on record for this model.
In 2010 testing, the 5.7L gasoline V8 is quicker to 60 mph than the 6.7L Cummins turbo-diesel. The 2010 Laramie 5.7L Crew Cab runs 0-60 in 7.2 seconds, while the 2010 Laramie 6.7L Crew Cab posts 8.3, 8.4, and 9.2 second runs.
The Laramie 5.7L Crew Cab is clearly faster than the Laramie 6.7L Crew Cab in recorded 0-60 testing. The 5.7L gas truck runs 7.2 seconds, while the 6.7L diesel averages 8.63 seconds across 3 tests, with a best of 8.3 seconds.
Across all 7 Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty tests, the average quarter-mile time is 16.3 seconds at 85.2 mph. The quickest recorded pass is 15.4 seconds at 95 mph from the 2010 Laramie 5.7L Crew Cab with the 6.4-foot bed.
The Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty averages 8.3 seconds from 0-60 mph across 7 verified tests. Since every recorded example is a production truck, the overall and production averages are the same. Recorded times span from a quickest 7.2 seconds to a slowest 9.2 seconds.
Sources
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty can do, not a single marketing claim.
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