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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

2.4L/148
Displacement
Gas 4-Cyl
Engine Type
150 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
167 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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
3,530 lbs
Base Curb Weight
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

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