6.5L DIESEL SPECS
Manufacturer:
Detroit Diesel (a division of GM at the time).
Production Years:
1992-2000. Currently still used in military applications, produced by AM General.
Applications:
Chevrolet/GMC: Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban, C/K pickups, 2500 & 3500 trucks. AM General: Hummer & HMMWV
Configuration:
V-8
Block/Head Material:
Cast iron block, cast iron heads.
Displacement:
395 cubic inches, 6.5 liters.
Compression:
18:1 - 21.3:1 depending on year & application.
Bore:
4.06 inches
Stroke:
3.82 inches
Injection:
IDI (indirect injection), Stanadyne DB-2 mechanical injection pump.
Aspiration:
Turbocharged & naturally asprirated versions available.
Max Engine Speed:
3,400 rpm
Horsepower:
• 180 hp @ 3,400 rpm (introductory).
• 215 hp @ 3,200 rpm (max).
Torque:
• 360 lb-ft @ 1,700 (introductory).
• 440 lb-ft. @ 1,800 rpm (max).
DODGE RAM
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear- or 4-wheel-drive, 2-5-passenger, 2-4-door truck
ESTIMATED BASE PRICE: $29,580
ENGINE TYPE: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve diesel V-6, iron block and aluminum heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 182 cu in, 2988 cc
Power: 240 hp @ 3600 rpm
Torque: 420 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic with manual shifting mode
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 120.5-140.5 in
Length: 209.0-237.9 in
Width: 79.4 in Height: 74.4-79.9 in
Curb weight (C/D est): 5150-6200 lb
PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 7.9-8.4 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 16.0-16.7 sec
Top speed: 115 mph
FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST):
EPA city/highway driving: 20/28 mpg
Manufacturer:
Detroit Diesel (a division of GM at the time).
Production Years:
1992-2000. Currently still used in military applications, produced by AM General.
Applications:
Chevrolet/GMC: Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban, C/K pickups, 2500 & 3500 trucks. AM General: Hummer & HMMWV
Configuration:
V-8
Block/Head Material:
Cast iron block, cast iron heads.
Displacement:
395 cubic inches, 6.5 liters.
Compression:
18:1 - 21.3:1 depending on year & application.
Bore:
4.06 inches
Stroke:
3.82 inches
Injection:
IDI (indirect injection), Stanadyne DB-2 mechanical injection pump.
Aspiration:
Turbocharged & naturally asprirated versions available.
Max Engine Speed:
3,400 rpm
Horsepower:
• 180 hp @ 3,400 rpm (introductory).
• 215 hp @ 3,200 rpm (max).
Torque:
• 360 lb-ft @ 1,700 (introductory).
• 440 lb-ft. @ 1,800 rpm (max).
DODGE RAM
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear- or 4-wheel-drive, 2-5-passenger, 2-4-door truck
ESTIMATED BASE PRICE: $29,580
ENGINE TYPE: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve diesel V-6, iron block and aluminum heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 182 cu in, 2988 cc
Power: 240 hp @ 3600 rpm
Torque: 420 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic with manual shifting mode
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 120.5-140.5 in
Length: 209.0-237.9 in
Width: 79.4 in Height: 74.4-79.9 in
Curb weight (C/D est): 5150-6200 lb
PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 7.9-8.4 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 16.0-16.7 sec
Top speed: 115 mph
FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST):
EPA city/highway driving: 20/28 mpg
