1997 Dodge Caravan Base specs & colors
Mini-van, Passenger
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
Current listing price
Showing the 1997 Dodge Caravan 3dr Base 113" WB
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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
See more detail $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
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Gas 4-Cyl
Engine Type
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20 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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158 hp
150 hp 150 hp Horsepower
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7
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Power
Brake Type
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10.03 X 0.94 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Electrical
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90
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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167 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas 4-Cyl
Engine Type
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150 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.4L/148
Displacement
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3-Speed A/T
A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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20 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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10.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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63 in
Front Shoulder Room
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51 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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Not Available in
Third Shoulder Room
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Not Available ft³
Passenger Volume
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47 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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5
Passenger Capacity
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186 in
Length, Overall
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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40 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Second Head Room
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41 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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68 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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44 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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58 in
Front Hip Room
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69 in
Height, Overall
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64 in
Second Shoulder Room
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Not Available in
Third Head Room
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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42 in
Second Leg Room
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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113 in
Wheelbase
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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58 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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115 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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86 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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62 in
Second Hip Room
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Not Available in
Third Hip Room
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Not Available in
Third Leg Room
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24 in
Liftover Height
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Steering
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18
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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43 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Power
Steering Type
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Suspension
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Parallel Leaf Spring
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Rigid Beam Axle
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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14 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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15 x 4.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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P205/75R14
Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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P205/75R14
Front Tire Size
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T125/70D15
Spare Tire Size
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14 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,530 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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