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

  • $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

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

167 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
150 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.4L/148
Displacement
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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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