1997 Dodge Caravan Base specs & colors

Mini-van, Passenger

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MSRP
3dr Base 113" WB
$17,235
3dr SE 113" WB
$19,925
4dr LE 113" WB
$25,215
4dr ES 113" WB
$25,805
$17,235
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Dodge Caravan Base

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Key specs

  • 3-door
  • 7 seats
  • 150.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 199.7" length, 68.7" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Silver Fern
Camel
Mist Gray

Packages

  • QUICK-ORDER PKG

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle
  • QUICK-ORDER PKG

    $1,250

    Starting MSRP

    • -inc:air cond
    • dual note horn
    • 7-passenger seating
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    $1,250

    Starting MSRP

    • -inc:air cond
    • dual note horn
    • 7-passenger seating
    • rear floor silencer pad
    • storage drawer under front passenger seat

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas 4-Cyl
MPG
20 City / 25 Hwy
Horsepower
158 hp
150 hp
150 hp
Seating Capacity
7

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.03 X 0.94 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake Type
Power

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90

Engine

Displacement
2.4L/148
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
150 @ 5200
Engine Type
Gas 4-Cyl
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
167 @ 4000
Transmission Options
3-Speed A/T
A/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG
20 City / 25 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
10.6 qts

Measurements

Third Leg Room
Not Available in
Third Shoulder Room
Not Available in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
115 ft³
Passenger Volume
Not Available ft³
Rear Door Opening Height
41 in
Front Head Room
40 in
Track Width, Front
63 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
68 in
Second Head Room
41 in
Height, Overall
69 in
Wheelbase
113 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Third Head Room
Not Available in
Passenger Capacity
5
Length, Overall
186 in
Second Hip Room
62 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
47 in
Liftover Height
24 in
Second Shoulder Room
64 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Not Available in
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
58 ft³
Third Hip Room
Not Available in
Second Leg Room
42 in
Trunk Volume
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
77 in
Rear Door Opening Width
51 in
Front Hip Room
58 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
44 in
Front Shoulder Room
63 in
Track Width, Rear
64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
49 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
86 in

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
43 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
18
Steering Type
Power
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear
Parallel Leaf Spring
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Rigid Beam Axle
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson strut

Tires & Wheels

Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Size
14 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
14 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Tire Size
T125/70D15
Spare Wheel Size
15 x 4.0 in
Front Tire Size
P205/75R14
Rear Tire Size
P205/75R14

Weight & Capacity

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
20 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,530 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs

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