Performance

• The base engine for the Ram 250 was 3.9-liter V-6 with 125 hp and 195 foot-pounds of torque. The 5.2-liter V-8 engine delivered 170 hp and the 5.9-liter V-8 produced 190 hp. All engines featured a Bosch fuel injection system and the transmission was a four-speed automatic with overdrive. The fuel capacity for gasoline-powered Rams was 22 gallons. A 5.9L Cummins diesel was an option in some 250 trucks.
  
  

Exterior

• The 1989 Dodge 250 was 190.8 inches in length and 79.5 inches in width. The wheelbase for the standard model was 115 inches, while the extended cab had a wheelbase of 131 inches. Factory-installed tires were 15 inches in height. This truck featured a crossbar grille with chrome trim and bumpers. The trailer hitch had a towing capacity of 8,800 lbs. for the turbo-fueled model.
  
  

Interior

• Front headroom space for the Ram 250 was 40 inches, front legroom was 40.40 inches, front shoulder space was 64.20 inches and front hip space was 65 inches. This truck seated two passengers. This truck featured a computerized message center on the dash, which could detect problems with oxygen sensors. The interior featured cloth upholstery, power steering, and power, tinted windows.