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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas 4-Cyl
Engine Type
150 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
167 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
2.4L/148
Displacement
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
24 in
Liftover Height
41 in
Second Head Room
115 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
62 in
Second Hip Room
41 in
Rear Door Opening Height
63 in
Front Shoulder Room
51 in
Rear Door Opening Width
Not Available in
Third Shoulder Room
113 in
Wheelbase
68 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
Not Available in
Third Hip Room
Not Available in
Third Head Room
86 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
5
Passenger Capacity
47 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
186 in
Length, Overall
64 in
Track Width, Rear
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
64 in
Second Shoulder Room
58 in
Front Hip Room
44 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
58 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
63 in
Track Width, Front
40 in
Front Head Room
69 in
Height, Overall
49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
Not Available in
Third Leg Room
42 in
Second Leg Room
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
41 in
Front Leg Room
77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
Not Available ft³
Passenger Volume

Steering

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

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

Weight & Capacity

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