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1997 Dodge Caravan Base specs & colors

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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    • -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

4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
10.03 X 0.94 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Power
Brake Type
Yes
Drum - Rear (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
167 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
150 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ 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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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