Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty 0–60 Times
The Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested production Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty is the 1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty Sport 8.0L Regular Cab, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 9.80 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 17.30 seconds at 77.7 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested production Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty is the 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty Laramie 5.9L Quad Cab DRW (8 ft. Bed), which took 12.30 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.50 seconds at 74.4 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Across the 2 verified production tests of the Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty, the average 0–60 mph time is 11.05 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.90 seconds at 76.05 mph.
Fastest 0–60 9.80sec 1999 Sport 8.0L Regular Cab · stock
Average 0–60 11.05sec Across 2 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 17.90sec @ 76.1 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 12.30sec 2003 Laramie 5.9L
Across 2 verified production runs, the Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty ranges from 9.80 to 12.30 seconds 0–60, with a 11.05-second average.
The Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty is ranked in these lists
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Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty 0–60 Times by Generation: BR/BE to DR/DH/D1/DC/DM
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR/DH/D1/DC/DM | 2002–2008 | 12.30s | 12.30s — 2003 Laramie 5.9L Quad Cab DRW (8 ft. Bed) | 1 | The DR/DH/D1/DC/DM generation (2002–2008) averaged 12.30 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 2003 Laramie 5.9L Quad Cab DRW (8 ft. Bed) at 12.30 seconds. Output was 305 hp across 5.9L Turbo Diesel I-6 configurations. |
| BR/BE | 1994–2001 | 9.80s | 9.80s — 1999 Sport 8.0L Regular Cab | 1 | The BR/BE generation (1994–2001) averaged 9.80 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1999 Sport 8.0L Regular Cab at 9.80 seconds. Output was 300 hp across 8.0L V10 configurations. |
DR/DH/D1/DC/DM 2002–2008
Avg 0–60 12.30s
Fastest 12.30s
Tests 1
2003 Laramie 5.9L Quad Cab DRW (8 ft. Bed)
The DR/DH/D1/DC/DM generation (2002–2008) averaged 12.30 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 2003 Laramie 5.9L Quad Cab DRW (8 ft. Bed) at 12.30 seconds. Output was 305 hp across 5.9L Turbo Diesel I-6 configurations.
BR/BE 1994–2001
Avg 0–60 9.80s
Fastest 9.80s
Tests 1
1999 Sport 8.0L Regular Cab
The BR/BE generation (1994–2001) averaged 9.80 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1999 Sport 8.0L Regular Cab at 9.80 seconds. Output was 300 hp across 8.0L V10 configurations.
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Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
2 production tests · 2 years ▾
2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty
1 production run Avg 0–60 12.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 18.50 sec
Production Tests 1
#02
2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty Laramie 5.9L Quad Cab DRW (8 ft. Bed)
12.30sec 0–60
18.50s ¼ mi @ 74.4 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 12.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 74.4 mph
- Engine
- 5.9L Turbo Diesel I-6
- Drivetrain
- 4x4
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 305 hp
- Torque
- 555 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 6,900 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 22.6 lbs/hp
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Pickup
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 2 production runs
How we verify Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. 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 3500 Heavy Duty trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty performance FAQs
6 questions The quickest production Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty on record is the 1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty Sport 8.0L Regular Cab, which runs 0–60 mph in 9.80 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 17.30 seconds at 77.7 mph.
The slowest recorded production Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty is the 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty Laramie 5.9L Quad Cab DRW (8 ft. Bed), which takes 12.30 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 18.50 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 2 verified production runs, a Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty reaches 60 mph in 11.05 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 17.90 seconds at roughly 76.1 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 model years, covering 2 production runs. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Motor Trend. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Motor Trend
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 3500 Heavy Duty can do, not a single marketing claim.
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