1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Specifications

1997 Dodge Ram 1500

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1997 Dodge Ram 1500

Kelley Blue Book Retail $4,150–$5,700  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: LT 4x2 Standard Cab 118.7 in. WB

Engines

175-hp, 3.9-liter V-6 (regular gas)  
220-hp, 5.2-liter V-8 (regular gas)  
230-hp, 5.9-liter V-8 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

5-speed manual w/OD  
4-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

3.9 Engine liters  
Optional Engine liters: 5.2  
Optional Engine liters: 5.9  
V-6 Cylinder configuration  
Optional Cylinder configuration: V-8  
12 # of valves  
Optional # of valves: 16  
Standard Sequential multi-point fuel injection  
regular unleaded Recommended fuel  
Optional HD radiator  
Optional Block heater  
Standard Stainless steel exhaust  
5 speed Manual transmission  
Optional Automatic transmission: 4 speed  
Standard Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  
Optional Transmission lock-up torque converter  
3.21 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 3.55  
Optional Axle ratio: 3.92  
Optional Limited slip differential  
15 mpg Fuel economy city  
21 mpg Fuel economy highway  
26 gal. Fuel tank capacity
175-hp @ 4,800RPM Engine horsepower  
Optional Engine horsepower: 220-hp @ 4,400RPM  
Optional Engine horsepower: 230-hp @ 4,000RPM  
225 lb.-ft. @ 3,200RPM Engine torque  
Optional Engine torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 3,200RPM  
Optional Engine torque: 330 lb.-ft. @ 3,200RPM  
3.91" x 3.31" Engine bore x stroke  
Optional Engine bore x stroke: 4.00" x 3.58"  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

239 cu.in. Engine displacement  
1 Cruising RPM
.48 Drag coefficient  
4,040 lbs. Curb weight  
6,400 lbs. GVWR  
3,650 lbs. Front GAWR  
3,800 lbs. Rear GAWR  
3,600 lbs. Max trailer weight  
199.9" Exterior length  
79.4" Exterior body width  
71.9" Exterior height  
118.7" Wheelbase  
66.9" Front tread  
66.9" Rear tread  
20.3' Turning radius  
41.0" Front legroom  
40.2" Front headroom  
65.6" Front hiproom  
66.0" Front shoulder room  
62.8 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
77.5" Exterior cargo length  
50.0" Exterior cargo width  
55.5 cu.ft. Exterior cargo volume  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Front anti-roll bar  
Standard Power steering  
Optional Alloy wheels  
Optional Chrome wheels  
225/75SR16.0 Front tires  
Optional Front tires: 245/75SR16.0  
225/75SR16.0 Rear tires  
Optional Rear tires: 245/75SR16.0  
Optional Limited slip differential  

Body Exterior

2 Number of doors
Optional Power door mirrors  
Optional Body-color or chrome door mirrors  
Standard Argent bumpers  
Optional Chrome bumpers  
Optional Body-colored bumpers  
Optional Rear step bumper  
Standard Front bumper rub strip  
Optional Rear bumper rub strip  
Optional Trailer hitch  
Optional Bodyside moldings  
Optional Chrome bodyside insert  
Standard Chrome grille  

Convenience Feature

Optional Air conditioning  
Optional Cruise control  
Optional Tilt steering wheel  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Front cupholder  
Optional Overhead console  
Optional Overhead console storage  
Optional Illuminated glove box  
Standard Dashboard storage  
2 12V DC power outlet  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 3  
Standard Front bench seat  
2 Number of driver seat adjustments  
Optional Number of driver seat adjustments: 4  
Optional Reclining driver seat  
Standard Driver fore/aft adjustment  
2 Number of passenger seat adjustments  
Optional Number of passenger seat adjustments: 4  
Optional Reclining passenger seat  
Standard Passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Optional Front center armrest: w/storage  
Standard Full headliner  
Optional Full carpet floor covering  
Standard Cabback insulator  
Standard Sport steering wheel  
Optional Concealed cargo storage  

Entertainment Features

Standard Radio  
Standard Seek-scan  
Standard Cassette  
4 Speakers

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Standard Aero-composite headlamps  
Optional Front fog lights  
Optional Cab clearance lights  
Standard Center high mounted stop light  
Standard Variably intermittent wipers  
Standard Tinted windows  
Optional Front reading lights  
Optional Tachometer  
Standard Voltmeter  
Standard Trip odometer  
Optional PRND display in dash  
Standard Oil pressure gauge  
Standard Water temp gauge  
Optional Battery warning  
Standard Low oil level warning  
Standard Lights on warning  
Standard Key warning  
Optional Low fuel warning  
Optional Low washer fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard ABS brakes  
Standard Front disc/rear drum brakes  
Standard Full size spare tire  
Standard Driver front impact airbags  
Optional Limited slip differential  

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