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1981 Dodge Ram
United States
Gasoline
RWD
LCV
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Dodge
Model
Ram
Body Style
LCV
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic (Electrohydraulic), 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Ram B250 Conversion Van 5.9 V8 TorqueFlite
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
173 hp
Power (kW)
127 kW
Torque
359 Nm (265 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,899 cc
Dimensions
Width
2,027 mm
(79.8 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 - 3,200 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
10W-30
Engine Oil, Volume
4.7 litres
Engine Fluids › Engine Coolant
IAT
Yes
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Cold Start Power
325 - 500 A
Alternator Charge Current
53 - 114 A
Alternator Voltage
14 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
101.6 mm
(4.0 in)
Stroke
90.93 mm
(3.6 in)
Compression Ratio
8.6 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Single (Number of Barrels) Carburator
Camshaft Type
OHC
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Cast Iron
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic (Electrohydraulic), 3-speed
Gear Selector
Stalk
Gear Selector Location
Steering Column
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
2.45 :1
2nd Gear
1.45 :1
3rd Gear
1 :1
Reverse
2.21 :1
Fuel
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Left
Emission
Emission Control
Evaporative Control System
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Pedal
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Front Brakes
Diameter
298 mm
(11.7 in)
Width
31.75 mm
(1.3 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
254 mm
(10.0 in)
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Leaf (Longitudinal Spring)
Anti-roll Bar
Optional
Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Beam Axle (Dead Axle)
Anti-roll Bar
Front
25.4 mm
(1.0 in)
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,722 mm
(67.8 in)
Track, Rear
1,656 mm
(65.2 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
917 mm
(36.1 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
2,726 - 2,903 kg
(6,010 - 6,400 lb)
Cargo Capacity
1,145 - 1,311 kg
(2,524 - 2,890 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
1,256 kg
(2,769 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
1,544 kg
(3,404 lb)
LCV Specific
General
Version
L1H1
L2H2
L3H2
Dimensions › Length
L1
4,544 mm
(178.9 in)
L2
5,001 mm
(196.9 in)
L3
5,662 mm
(222.9 in)
Dimensions › Height
L1H1
2,022 mm
(79.6 in)
L2H1
2,022 mm
(79.6 in)
L3H1
2,029 mm
(79.9 in)
Dimensions › Wheel Base
L1
2,784 mm
(109.6 in)
L2
3,241 mm
(127.6 in)
L3
3,241 mm
(127.6 in)
Dimensions › Turning Circle
L1
12.34 m
L2
14.08 m
L3
14.08 m
Side Door › Side Door Height
H1
1,199 mm
(47.2 in)
Side Door › Side Door Width
L1
1,252 mm
(49.3 in)
L2
1,252 mm
(49.3 in)
L3
1,252 mm
(49.3 in)
Rear Doors › Rear Doors Height
L1H1
1,199 mm
(47.2 in)
L2H1
1,199
Rear Doors
Rear Doors Width
1,252 mm
(49.3 in)
Cargo Space › Cargo Volume
L1H1
5,706 litres
L2H1
6,810 litres
L3H1
8,622 litres
Cargo Space › Depth
L1
2,360 mm
(92.9 in)
L2
2,817 mm
(110.9 in)
L3
3,477 mm
(136.9 in)
Cargo Space › Depth, Passenger Seat Collapsed
L1
3,051 mm
(120.1 in)
L2
3,508 mm
(138.1 in)
L3
4,168 mm
(164.1 in)
Cargo Space › Height
H1
1,351 mm
(53.2 in)
Cargo Space
Space Width
1,834 mm
(72.2 in)
Cargo Space › Space Width, Between Wheel Arches
L1
1,270 mm
(50.0 in)
L2
1,270 mm
(50.0 in)
L3
1,270 mm
(50.0 in)
Weight › Gross Weight
L1H1
2,726 kg
(6,010 lb)
L2H1
2,726 kg
(6,010 lb)
L3H1
2,903 kg
(6,400 lb)
Weight › Cargo Capacity
L1H1
1,193 kg
(2,630 lb)
L2H1
1,145 kg
(2,524 lb)
L3H1
1,236 kg
(2,725 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
LCV (Minibus)
Pillars
A-D
A-D + Extra Pillar(s)
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Protective Moldings
Optional
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Sliding (Right)
Powered Opening/Closing
Yes
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Flat
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Flat
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Wiper Speeds
2
Integrated Water Nozzles in Wipers
Yes
Intermittent Control
Optional
Windows
Heated Windows
Optional
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Sun Visors
Optional
Tinted Windows
Optional
Rear Windows, Pop-out
Optional
Windows › Heated Windows
Rear
Optional
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Rear Windows, Pop-out
Manual
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Air Intakes
1-port
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Mud Flaps
Optional
Side Steps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Side Steps
Stationary
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Rim Material
Steel
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
Aluminium
Optional
Steel
Optional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Number of Vents, Front
6 pcs
Controls
Faders
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Displays
Equalizer
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
2 - 4 pcs
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Light
Optional
Lockable
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Lights
Read Light
Optional
Ambient Light
Optional
Lights › Read Light
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Optional
Passenger Side
Optional
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment
Clock
Optional
12V Outlet
Optional
110V Outlet
Optional
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Front
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Optional
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Trunk
Optional
Other Equipment › 110V Outlet
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Trunk
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Optional
Number of Spokes
2
Steering Mechanism
Recirculating Ball
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Optional
Tilt
Optional
Design
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard
Pedals
Brown
Optional
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Optional
Cushion Edge
Optional
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Manual
2
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Powered
6
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total
2 - 6
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Manual
2
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Powered
6
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total
2 - 6
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Armrest
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Optional
Cushion Edge
Optional
Backrest Angle
Yes
Second Seat Row
Powered Seats
Optional
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Optional
Seat Depth
Optional
Cushion Tilt
Optional
Backrest Angle
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests › Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Optional
Third/Fourth Seat Row
Third Seat Row
Optional
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt)
Outer Rear Seats
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Other Features
Central Locking
Optional
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Passenger Van
British Classification
Minibus
Australian Classification
People Mover
European Segment
M-Segment
Car.info Classification
Passenger Van
Dodge
918 vehicles
Ram
Model
5 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
LCV
Variant
Ram Standard
1981–2003
Ram LCV Generations
1 of 4
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1st Generation
1981–1985
Year
1981
Powertrain
Ram B250 Conversion Van 5.9 V8 TorqueFlite
Horsepower
173 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic (Electrohydraulic), 3-speed
Gasoline
LCV
RWD
Gasoline
