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1997 Dodge Caravan Base
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Overview
| Seats | 5 |
| Door Count | 3 |
| Engine | 150-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas) |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | |
| Combined MPG | 21 |
| Warranty | Bumper-to-Bumper, 36 mo/36,000 mi |
Colors
Exterior (12)
Interior (3)
Packages
Climate Group II
$10,000
MSRP
Glass: sunscreen/solar
Smokers Group
$20
MSRP
Convenience Group I
$435
MSRP
Speed Control
Tilt Steering
Mirrors: power
Convenience Group II
$750
MSRP
Convenience Group I
Power Door Locks
Specifications
STANDARD
OPTIONAL
| Engine | 150-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas) |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Engine | 150-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (regular gas) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic w/OD |
| Engine | 2.4L I-4 DOHC 150hp |
| Engine torque | 167 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM |
| Block heater | |
| Transmission electronic control | |
| 3 speed automatic transmission | |
| Engine horsepower | 150-hp @ 5,200RPM |
| Automatic transmission | 3 speed |
| Engine bore x stroke | 3.44" x 3.98" |
| Recommended fuel | regular unleaded |
| Sequential multi-point fuel injection | |
| Fuel tank capacity | 20 gal. |
| Fuel economy city | 20 mpg |
| # of valves | 16 |
| 4 speed automatic transmission | |
| Engine liters | 2.4 |
| Cylinder configuration | I-4 |
| Overdrive | |
| Transmission lock-up torque converter | |
| Stainless steel exhaust | |
| Axle ratio | 3.61 |
| Fuel economy highway | 25 mpg |
| Full size spare tire | |
| Front disc/rear drum brakes | |
| Integrated rear childseat | |
| Rear child safety locks | |
| ABS | |
| Height adjustable front and rear seatbelts | |
| Integrated rear child seat | |
| ABS brakes | |
| Power door locks | |
| Dual front impact airbags |
| Wheelbase | 113.3" |
| Front legroom | 41.2" |
| Cruising RPM | 1 |
| Front headroom | 39.8" |
| Maximum interior cargo volume | 146.2 cu.ft. |
| Front hiproom | 57.7" |
| Rear hiproom | 61.3" |
| Engine horsepower | 150hp @ 5,200RPM |
| Engine bore x stroke | 87.4mm x 101.1mm (3.44" x 3.98") |
| Passenger volume | 159.6 cu.ft. |
| Interior cargo volume | 50.8 cu.ft. |
| Front tread | 63.0" |
| Front shoulder room | 62.5" |
| Rear headroom | 40.1" |
| Engine torque | 167 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM |
| Exterior body width | 75.6" |
| Towing capacity | 454kg (1,000lbs) |
| Drag coefficient | .35 |
| Turning radius | 18.8' |
| Max trailer weight | 1,000 lbs. |
| Rear shoulder room | 63.8" |
| Rear legroom | 36.6" |
| Curb weight | 3,528 lbs. |
| Engine displacement | 148 cu.in. |
| Exterior length | 186.3" |
| Exterior height | 68.5" |
| Rear tread | 64.0" |
| Rack and pinion steering | |
| Front anti-roll bar | |
| Front tires | 205/75SR14.0 |
| Rear tires | 205/75SR14.0 |
| Power steering |
| Roof rack | |
| Number of doors | 3 |
| Rear step bumper | |
| Power door mirrors | |
| Front mud flaps | |
| Colored bumpers | |
| Rear cargo | liftgate |
| Spoiler | |
| Bodyside moldings | |
| Manual folding door mirrors | |
| Grille | body-colored |
| Interior concealed storage | |
| Passenger vanity mirror | |
| Cruise control | |
| Front cupholder | |
| Air conditioning | |
| Driver's footrest | |
| 12V DC power outlet | 2 |
| Rear cupholder | |
| Day-night rearview mirror | |
| Front underseat storage tray | |
| Driver vanity mirror | |
| Tilt steering wheel |
| Passenger vanity mirror | |
| Cruise control | |
| Air conditioning | |
| Passenger manual folding mirror | |
| 12V DC power outlet | 2 |
| Front cupholders | |
| Day-night rearview mirror | |
| Driver manual folding mirror | |
| Driver vanity mirror | |
| Rear cupholders | |
| Tilt steering wheel |
| Passenger fore/aft adjustment | |
| Max seating capacity | 5 |
| Front seats | bucket |
| Full headliner | |
| Rear seat mounted armrest | |
| Deluxe sound insulation | |
| Cloth upholstery | |
| Floor mats | |
| Number of driver seat adjustments | 4 |
| Rear bench seat | |
| Vinyl door panel trim | |
| Reclining driver seat | |
| Carpeted cargo space | |
| Reclining rear seat | |
| 3rd row bench seat | |
| Reclining passenger seat | |
| Cargo space floor | carpet |
| Driver seat mounted armrest | |
| Front bucket seats | |
| Max. seating capacity of 7 | |
| Removeable 3rd row seat | |
| Max. seating capacity of 5 | |
| Driver fore/aft adjustment | |
| Number of passenger seat adjustments | 4 |
| Passenger seat mounted armrest | |
| Full carpet floor covering |
| Primary monitor touchscreen | |
| AM/FM radio | |
| Radio | |
| Speakers | 4 |
| 4 speakers | |
| Seek-scan | |
| Cassette |
| Low washer fluid warning | |
| Battery warning | |
| PRND display in dash | |
| Engine temperature | |
| Low fuel warning | |
| Lights on warning | |
| Deep tinted windows | |
| Center high mounted stop light | |
| Front reading lights | |
| Water temp gauge | |
| Key warning | |
| Door ajar warning | |
| Tinted windows | |
| Variably intermittent wipers | |
| Rear window wiper | |
| Trip odometer | |
| Trunk/liftgate ajar warning | |
| Aero-composite headlamps | |
| Rear window defroster | |
| Light tinted windows | |
| Oil pressure warning |
| Corrosion perforation warranty (months/miles) | 60/100,000 |
| Basic warranty (months/miles) | 36/36,000 |
| Major components warranty (months/miles) | 36/36,000 |
| Roadside assistance warranty (months/miles) | 36 /36,000 |
4 Trim Levels Available
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