2023 1500 Classic Exterior
The 1500 Classic has understandably dated as the years have gone on, but it's still quite a handsome truck, especially in sporty Warlock trim. The entry-level trim is as simple as it gets with quad halogen headlamps, a black grille, and 17-inch steel wheels. Moving up to the Warlock, you get a unique front bumper and RAM-lettered grille, bifunctional halogen projector headlights, heated and powered side mirrors, 20-inch black-painted wheels, and black fender flares. This trim has access to available front LED foglights, a decal package, and a power sunroof.
2023 1500 Classic Exterior Photos
Dimensions
With Regular Cab, Quad Cab, and Crew Cab options, the Ram 1500 Classic's dimensions differ depending on the body style you go for. The shortest length of 229 inches applies to the Regular Cab with its default 8' box, while the Crew Cab with the 6'4" box is the lengthiest at 237.9 inches. Similarly, the shortest wheelbase of 140 inches applies to both the Regular Cab with the 8' box and Quad Cab with the 6'4" box, increasing to 149.4 inches for the Crew Cab with the 6'4" box. All versions share a width of 79.4 inches, while height varies between 75 inches for the 4x2 Regular Cab to 77.7 inches for the 4x4 Quad Cab, with the other derivatives all between these two figures. Only the crew cab can be paired with the smallest 5'7" box.
For the most space to carry a load, you'll want the Regular Cab with its 8' box, which has a bed length of 98.3 inches. The bed width between the wheel housings works out to 51 inches across the range.
In terms of curb weight, the lightest version of the 1500 Classic is the 4x2 Regular Cab, which weighs in at 4,693 pounds, while the 4x4 crew cab in Tradesman trim with the 6'4" box is a much heavier 5,371 lbs.
2023 Ram 1500 Classic Exterior Dimensions:
| Ram 1500 Classic Trims | Tradesman | SLT | Express | Warlock | SSV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Width | 79.4 in. | 79.4 in. | 79.4 in. | 79.4 in. | 79.4 in. |
| Length | 229 in. | 229 in. | 229 in. | 229 in. | 229 in. |
| Height | 74.4 in. | 74.4 in. | 76.9 in. | 76.9 in. | 77.5 in. |
| Wheelbase | 140 in. | 140 in. | 140 in. | 140 in. | 140 in. |
2023 Ram 1500 Classic Weight Information:
| Ram 1500 Classic Trims | Curb Weight |
|---|---|
| Tradesman | 4,693 - 5,371 lbs. |
| SLT | 4,708 - 5,420 lbs. |
| Express | 4,888 - 5,096 lbs. |
| Warlock | 4,920 - 5,116 lbs. |
| SSV | 5,425 lbs. |
2023 Ram 1500 Classic Tires:
| Front Tire | P265/70SR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear Tire | P265/70SR17 |
| Spare Tire | Full-Size |
2023 Ram 1500 Classic Wheels:
| Wheels Type | Steel Wheels |
|---|---|
| Front Wheel Size | 17" x 7" |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17" x 7" |
Exterior Colors
There's no shortage of exterior colors for the Ram 1500 Classic. On the basic Tradesman Regular Cab, there are eight monotone colors, but only Bright White and Flame Red won't cost extra. For $200, you can also select Diamond Black Crystal, Patriot Blue Pearl, Hydro Blue Pearl, Delmonico Red Pearl, Granite Crystal Metallic, and Billet Silver Metallic. A range of 13 low-volume colors will each cost. They include Detonator Yellow, Omaha Orange, Light Green, and other bright shades that seem better suited to a Dodge Challenger. The Warlock trim doesn't have access to the low-volume color palette, which is reserved for the lower-spec model.