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

Color options

Interior
Silver Fern
Camel
Mist Gray

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle

  • $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

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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