Verified Performance Tests i Results are sourced from independently published instrumented tests. Manufacturer estimates are excluded. Read our methodology. Updated Jul 2026 · 1 production run

Ram 4500 Heavy Duty 0–60 Times

The Ram 4500 Heavy Duty 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 1 verified production test sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and more.

The fastest tested production Ram 4500 Heavy Duty is the 2014 Ram 4500 Heavy Duty Laramie Chassis 6.4L V8 Crew Cab DRW (11 ft. Flatbed), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 12.40 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 18.90 seconds at 73.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested production Ram 4500 Heavy Duty is the 2014 Ram 4500 Heavy Duty Laramie Chassis 6.4L V8 Crew Cab DRW (11 ft. Flatbed), which took 12.40 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.90 seconds at 73.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Across the 1 verified production test of the Ram 4500 Heavy Duty, the average 0–60 mph time is 12.40 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 18.90 seconds at 73.00 mph.

Fastest 0–60 12.40sec 2014 Laramie Chassis 6.4L V8 Crew Cab DRW (11 ft. Flatbed) · stock
Average 0–60 12.40sec Across 1 production run
Avg ¼ Mile 18.90sec @ 73.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 12.40sec 2014 Laramie Chassis
2014 Ram 4500 Heavy Duty

Across 1 verified production run, the Ram 4500 Heavy Duty ranges from 12.40 to 12.40 seconds 0–60, with a 12.40-second average.

The Ram 4500 Heavy Duty is ranked in these lists
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Ram 4500 Heavy Duty 0–60 Times by Generation

1 generation
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Production Tests Notes
DS 2010–2018 12.40s 12.40s — 2014 Laramie Chassis 6.4L V8 Crew Cab DRW (11 ft. Flatbed) 1 The DS generation (2010–2018) averaged 12.40 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 2014 Laramie Chassis 6.4L V8 Crew Cab DRW (11 ft. Flatbed) at 12.40 seconds. Output was 410 hp across 6.4L V8 configurations.
DS 2010–2018
Avg 0–60 12.40s
Fastest 12.40s
Tests 1
2014 Laramie Chassis 6.4L V8 Crew Cab DRW (11 ft. Flatbed)
The DS generation (2010–2018) averaged 12.40 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 2014 Laramie Chassis 6.4L V8 Crew Cab DRW (11 ft. Flatbed) at 12.40 seconds. Output was 410 hp across 6.4L V8 configurations.
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Ram 4500 Heavy Duty 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

1 production test · 1 year
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2014 Ram 4500 Heavy Duty

1 production run
Avg 0–60 12.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 18.90 sec
Production Tests 1
#01
2014 Ram 4500 Heavy Duty Laramie Chassis 6.4L V8 Crew Cab DRW (11 ft. Flatbed)
12.40sec 0–60
18.90s ¼ mi @ 73.0 mph
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0–60 mph
12.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
18.90 sec
Trap Speed
73.0 mph
Engine
6.4L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
6A
Horsepower
410 hp
Torque
429 lb-ft
MPG EPA
8 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 1 production runs
2014 Ram 4500 Heavy Duty Laramie Chassis 6.4L V8 Crew Cab DRW (11 ft. Flatbed)

How we verify Ram 4500 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 Ram 4500 Heavy Duty trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Ram 4500 Heavy Duty performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest production Ram 4500 Heavy Duty on record is the 2014 Ram 4500 Heavy Duty Laramie Chassis 6.4L V8 Crew Cab DRW (11 ft. Flatbed), which runs 0–60 mph in 12.40 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 18.90 seconds at 73.0 mph.
The slowest recorded production Ram 4500 Heavy Duty is the 2014 Ram 4500 Heavy Duty Laramie Chassis 6.4L V8 Crew Cab DRW (11 ft. Flatbed), which takes 12.40 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 18.90 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 1 verified production run, a Ram 4500 Heavy Duty reaches 60 mph in 12.40 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 18.90 seconds at roughly 73.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year, covering 1 production run. 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 Car and Driver. 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

Car and Driver

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 Ram 4500 Heavy Duty can do, not a single marketing claim.

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