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2026 Ram 3500 - Laramie
6.7L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Pickup, Diesel, 4x4
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Overview
Variant
Laramie
Variant
Dynamic
Body type
Pickup
Body type
Chassis Cab
Engine size
6.7 L
Engine size
1.5 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
Not available
Fuel efficiency (combined)
2 L/100km
Power and torque
313kW / 1458Nm
Power and torque
321kW / 650Nm
Not available
Not available
Warranty
3 years
Warranty
6 years
Doors
4
Doors
4
Seats
6
Seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
Not available
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Stop/go function: Stop & Go
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Stop/go function: Stop & Go
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Memorized adjustment
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Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Voice activating system
Virtual assistant: Other
Voice activating system
Virtual assistant: Manufacturer's Own
Navigational systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information type: 3D, Voice
Map updates months of subscription: 12
Screen size: 12 in
Navigational systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information type: 3D, Voice
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 12.8 in
Traffic info: yes
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Type: Guidance Display
Parking assistance
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Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Location side: yes
Type: Camera
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Includes memory seat adjustments: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Includes walk away locking: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 6
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
Driver modes
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Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
360 view camera
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360 view camera
3D enhanced view: yes
Over air updates
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Over air updates
Type: OTA Updates
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
Standard met: EU5
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 46 g/km
Standard met: EU5
Engine
Configuration: V
Cc: 6,690 cc
Engine code: I-6 Cummins
Liters: 6.7 L
Number of cylinders: 6
Engine
Configuration: In-Line
Cc: 1,497 cc
Engine code: BYD476ZQF
Liters: 1.5 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Energy recuperation
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Energy recuperation
Level selection: yes
WLTP emissions
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WLTP emissions
Testing type HEV UF Weighted: yes
Combined: 50 g/km
Fuel
Fuel type: Diesel
Generic primary fuel type: Diesel
Minimum fuel type: Diesel
Fuel
Other fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type: Electric
Generic primary fuel type: Electric
Minimum fuel octane number: 95
Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 117.3477 L
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 60 L
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 12 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 12 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 12.8 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Roller control: yes
Screen size: 10.25 in
Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 2 L/100km
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 426 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 313 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 1,458 Nm
Measurement standard: SAE
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 3,200 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,800 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 437 hp/PS
Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 437 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 321 kW
Maximum power kW electric motor: 321 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 650 Nm
Maximum torque Nm electric motor: 650 Nm
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Performance
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Performance
Maximum speed: 160 km/h
Power consumption
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Power consumption
Combined: 0.2 km/kWh
Combined: 21.2 kWh/100km
Combined: 0.5 kWh/km
Combined (miles/kWh): 0.3 mi/kWh
Combined: 212 Wh/km
Secondary power
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Secondary power
Maximum power hp/PS: 184 hp/PS
Maximum power kw: 135 kW
Maximum torque nm: 260 Nm
Differential lock
Location: Rear
Differential lock
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Drive
Driven wheels: 4x4
Four wheel drive type: Part-Time
Selection: Manual
Drive
Descent control system: yes
Driven wheels: 4x4
Four wheel drive type: Full-Time
Limited slip differential
Location rear: yes
Type: Mechanical
Limited slip differential
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Transmission
Low/high gear ranges: yes
Manual mode: yes
Shift lever location: Column
Transmission code: 68RFE
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 8
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Manufacturer's name: DHT
Shift lever location: Floor
Transmission description: Automatic
Number of speeds: 1
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Power steering
Type: Hydraulic
Power steering
Type: Electro-Hydraulic
Wheel
Heated: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Synthetic Leather
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Rigid
Type: Beam
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Leaf
Wheel dependence: Rigid
Type: Beam
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Wishbone
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Wishbone
Rear axle
Axle location 1: yes
Rear axle
Axle location 1: yes
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: All Seasons
Tire load index: 118
Tire profile: 70
Tire speed rating: T
Tire width: 275 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: All Seasons
Tire load index: 118
Tire profile: 70
Tire speed rating: T
Tire width: 275 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 114
Tire profile: 65
Tire speed rating: T
Tire width: 265 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 114
Tire profile: 65
Tire speed rating: T
Tire width: 265 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 8 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 8 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 8 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 8 in
Ramp angles
Approach angle: 22.9°
Departure angle: 25.8°
Ramp angles
Approach angle: 31°
Cargo area dimensions
Cargo volume: 1,600 L
Height: 510.541 mm
Length: 2,496 mm
Measurement standard: Manufacturer's Own
Width between wheelhouses: 1,295.4026 mm
Width: 1,686.5634 mm
Cargo area dimensions
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External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 14,600 mm
Front track: 1,719 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 218.4404 mm
Overall height: 2,037 mm
Overall length: 6,066 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,630 mm
Rear track: 1,704.3434 mm
Wheelbase: 3,785 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 13,500 mm
Front overhang: 927 mm
Front track: 1,660 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 230 mm
Overall height: 1,925 mm
Overall length: 5,413 mm
Overall width: 1,971 mm
Rear track: 1,660 mm
Wheelbase: 3,260 mm
Body style
Body length: Extended
Cab type: Crew
Body type: Pickup
Local number of doors: 4
Number of doors: 4
Platform code: DS
Roof type: Standard
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Pickup
Body style
Body length: Regular
Cab type: Crew
Body type: Chassis Cab
Local number of doors: 4
Number of doors: 4
Platform code: DMO Super Hybrid Off-Road
Roof type: Standard
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Chassis Cab
Step
Location rear: yes
Type: Platform
Location side: yes
Step
Location side: yes
Bumpers
Location front: yes
Color: Chrome
Location rear: yes
Color: Chrome
Bumpers
Location front: yes
Color: Black
Cargo doors
Location rear: yes
Opening angle: 180°
Operation: Tailgate
Cargo doors
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Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
LED lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights, Front Fog Lights, High Beam, Low Beam
Headlight control
Auto highbeam: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Height adjustment: Automatic
Headlight control
Auto highbeam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Height adjustment: Manual
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Sunroof
Location front: yes
Operation: Electric
Type: Glass
Roof
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Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Chrome
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Chrome
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Painted
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Painted
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power windows
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Power windows
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Privacy glass
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Rear side windows
Location driver: yes
Type: Wind-Up
Location passenger: yes
Type: Wind-Up
Rear side windows
Location driver: yes
Type: Wind-Up
Location passenger: yes
Type: Wind-Up
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Weights
Front axle weight: 2,721 kg
Gross trailer weight braked: 4,500 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross train weight: 12,837 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 5,352 kg
Payload allowance: 1,652 kg
Published kerb weight: 3,700 kg
Rear axle weight: 3,175 kg
Tare weight: 3,608.7545 kg
Weights
Front axle weight: 1,595 kg
Gross trailer weight braked: 2,500 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 3,500 kg
Payload allowance: 900 kg
Published kerb weight: 2,600 kg
Rear axle weight: 1,905 kg
Tare weight: 2,562.5 kg
Trailer noseweight: 250 kg
System
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
Total number of USB connections rear: 1
USB connection front: yes
USB connection rear: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 1
USB connection front: yes
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of: 9
Speakers
Number of: 12
Load restraint
Type: Hooks
Cargo area
—
Load area side covering
Type: Plastic/Rubber
Load area side covering
—
Luxury trim
On doors: Alloy Look
On instrument panel: Alloy Look
Luxury trim
On center floor console: Piano Black
On doors: Piano Black
On gear selector: Leather
On instrument panel: Piano Black
Airbags
Number of: 6
Airbags
Number of: 7
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Type: 3-Point
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Type: 3-Point
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front and Rear
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front and Rear
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 2 km/h
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front and Rear
Driver monitor: yes
Includes junction crossing: yes
Includes junction turning: yes
Includes oncoming collision avoidance: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 4 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic jam assist: yes
Traffic sign response highway: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Includes collision avoidance: yes
Includes display: yes
Includes trailer coverage: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Steering vibration: yes
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Type: Radar
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Includes braking: yes
Type: Radar
Knee airbags
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Knee airbags
Location: Driver
Front cross traffic collision avoidance
—
Front cross traffic collision avoidance
Includes braking: yes
Type: Radar
Crash test results
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Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 85
ANCAP child occupant score: 87
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 74
ANCAP safety assist score: 86
ANCAP date tested: 1 Jan 2025
ANCAP rating year: 2025
ANCAP version tested: BYD 1.5 Shark 6 Premium PHEV RHD
Front seat
Location center: yes
Type: 40/20/40 Split
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Type: 40/20/40 Split
Ventilated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Electric
Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric
Reach type: Electric
Reclining type: Electric
Type: 40/20/40 Split
Ventilated: yes
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Height type: Electric
Reach type: Electric
Reclining type: Electric
Type: Bucket
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Reach type: Electric
Reclining type: Electric
Type: Bucket
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Type: Split Bench
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Type: Bench
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Synthetic Leather
Main seat material: Leather
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Synthetic Leather
Main seat material: Synthetic Leather
Seating
Seating capacity: 6
Seating configuration: 3+3
Seating
Seating capacity: 5
Seating configuration: 2+3
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
System
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System
Ion filtering: yes
Touch screen controls: yes
Power locks
Includes trunk/hatch: yes
Operation: Card Key
Power locks
Includes trunk/hatch: yes
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate service
Distance: 12,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Intermediate service
Distance: 20,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 36 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: 150,000 km
Duration (months): 72 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 36 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: 150,000 km
Duration (months): 72 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 36 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: 150,000 km
Duration (months): 72 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 36 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: 150,000 km
Duration (months): 72 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 36 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: 150,000 km
Duration (months): 72 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 36 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: 150,000 km
Duration (months): 72 months
Battery - OEM
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Battery - OEM
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96 months
State of charge threshold %: 70%
Electric systems - OEM
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Electric systems - OEM
Distance: 150,000 km
Duration (months): 96 months
Electric systems - Total
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Electric systems - Total
Distance (km): 150000
Distance (miles): 93206
Duration (months): 96
Hybrid and electric systems
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Charging information
Scenario mode 2: yes
Amps: 10 A
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 2.2 kW
State of charge ends at: 100%
State of charge starts at: 0%
Voltage: 220 V
Scenario mode 3: yes
Amps (A): 16 Ah
Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 0%-100%: 4.64 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 3.7kW 0%-100%: 8.83 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 7.4kW 0%-100%: 4.64 h
Max kW supplied to vehicle: 7 kW
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 7 kW
State of charge ends at: 100%
State of charge starts at: 0%
Voltage: 220 V
Scenario mode 4: yes
Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 10%-80%: 0.51 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 100kW 10%-80%: 0.51 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 50kW 10%-80%: 0.56 h
Duration (hours): 0.25 h
Max kW supplied to vehicle: 55 kW
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 55 kW
State of charge ends at: 80%
State of charge starts at: 30%
Electric driven wheels
Electric driven wheels: 4x4
Electric motor
Motor number 1: yes
Electric motor type: AC Perm Magnet Synchronous
Max torque motor Nm: 310 Nm
Motor location: Front
Power output motor hp/PS: 231.2 hp/PS
Power output motor kW: 170 kW
Motor number 2: yes
Electric motor type: AC Perm Magnet Synchronous
Max torque motor Nm: 340 Nm
Motor location: Rear
Power output motor hp/PS: 204 hp/PS
Power output motor kW: 150 kW
Electric Power source
Actively heated/cooled battery: yes
Battery cell type: Prismatic
Battery supplier: BYD
Battery type: Lithium Iron Phosphate
Battery voltage: 364.7 V
Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 29.58 kWh
Number of months subscription included: 0 months
Onboard charger: 7 kW
Range: 100 km
Hybrid type
Hybrid type: Active Hybrid
V2L charging
Includes adapter: yes
Maximum outlet power: 2.2 kW
Number of outlets: 4
Total power: 6.6 kW
Charging connector
Type CCS (Combo): yes
Charging socket DC 1: yes
Location of DC 1 socket: Rear Side
Type Type 2 (Mennekes): yes
Charging socket AC 1: yes
Location of AC 1 socket: Rear Side
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