1997 Dodge Caravan Base specs & colors

Mini-van, Passenger

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$17,235

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Color options

Exterior

Interior

Silver Fern

Camel

Mist Gray

Packages

QUICK-ORDER PKG

$0

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base vehicle

QUICK-ORDER PKG

$1,250

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-inc:air cond
dual note horn
7-passenger seating

Specifications

EPA Classification

2WD Special Purpose

Rear Wheel Material	Steel
Spare Wheel Size	15 x 4.0 in
Spare Wheel Material	Steel
Front Wheel Material	Steel
Front Wheel Size	14 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size	14 x 6.0 in

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

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

Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	20 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy	500.00 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
Cruising Range - City	400.00 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	25 MPG

Second Gear Ratio (:1)	1.55
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	3.19
Trans Description Cont. Again	Not Available
Trans Type	3
Reverse Ratio (:1)	2.10
First Gear Ratio (:1)	2.69
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.00
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic

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

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

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	20 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	42.6 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	3.14
Steering Type	Power
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	17.84
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	37.7 ft

Front Tire Size	P205/75R14
Spare Tire Size	T125/70D15
Rear Tire Size	P205/75R14

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	1000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	Not Available lbs

Base Curb Weight

3530 lbs

Cargo Box (Area) Height	46.7 in
Front Leg Room	40.6 in
Rear Door Opening Height	40.6 in
Length, Overall	186.3 in
Third Shoulder Room	Not Available in
Second Shoulder Room	63.8 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1	86.4 in
Track Width, Front	63.0 in
Second Leg Room	42.3 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	76.8 in
Front Shoulder Room	62.5 in
Third Hip Room	Not Available in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2	57.8 ft³
Trunk Volume	N/A ft³
Wheelbase	113.3 in
Front Hip Room	57.7 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1	114.8 ft³
Passenger Capacity	5
Rear Door Opening Width	51.3 in
Passenger Volume	Not Available ft³
Second Hip Room	61.5 in
Front Head Room	39.8 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3	Not Available ft³
Track Width, Rear	64.0 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline	68.4 in
Third Head Room	Not Available in
Height, Overall	68.5 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings	49.1 in
Third Leg Room	Not Available in
Second Head Room	41.0 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3	Not Available in
Liftover Height	23.8 in
Min Ground Clearance	5.4 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2	43.5 in

Driver & front passenger air bags	Standard
Front wheel drive	Standard
P205/75R14 all-season SBR BSW tires	Standard
(8) Cupholders-inc: 2-front, 2-middle, 4-rear	Standard
Interior rearview mirror	Standard
2.4L (148) DOHC MPI 16-valve 4-cyl engine	Standard
MacPherson strut front suspension w/coil springs	Standard
Passenger side sliding door w/fixed glass	Standard
Side-impact protection steel door beams	Standard
Aero style single halogen headlights	Standard
600-CCA maintenance-free battery	Standard
City 19/hwy 24 (3.0L engine/3-speed auto trans)	Standard
Monoleaf spring rear suspension w/rigid beam axle	Standard
Full floor-length carpeting	Standard
90-amp alternator	Standard
14" "Enterprise" design wheel covers	Standard
Dual exterior mirrors	Standard
20 gallon fuel tank	Standard
Front/rear 5-mph bumpers	Standard
Lights-inc: front/rear dome, dual liftgate floods, front overhead/map reading	Standard
Message center warnings/chimes-inc: airbag, ABS, high beam, engine temp, oil pressure, turn signals, seat belt, key-in-ignition	Standard
Instrument panel warning lights-inc: low fuel, low washer fluid, voltage, seat belt, door/liftgate ajar, check engine	Standard
Passenger side instrument panel glove box	Standard
Dual visor vanity mirrors	Standard
Body-side accent-color moldings	Standard
Front stabilizer bar	Standard
Fixed middle body-side glass	Standard
Tinted glass (all windows)	Standard
Instrument panel open storage bin	Standard
Interior remote hood release	Standard
(4) Coat hooks	Standard
Single-fill washer reservoir	Standard
Pwr rack & pinion steering	Standard
Front/rear body-colored upper/accent-colored lower fascia	Standard
Front door window demisters	Standard
Rear quarter vented glass	Standard
5-passenger seating-inc: reclining front bucket seats w/armrest, 3-passenger fixed rear bench w/easy-out roller system	Standard
City 18/hwy 24 (3.3L engine/4-speed auto trans)	Standard
Front windshield wipers w/vehicle speed sensitive intermittent feature	Standard
City 20/hwy 25 (2.4L engine/3-speed auto trans)	Standard
Black door handles	Standard
Compact spare tire w/underbody carrier	Standard
12-volt rear compartment pwr outlet	Standard
3-speed automatic transaxle	Standard
Front/rear outboard active 3-point unibelts, rear center lap belt	Standard
Rear window wiper w/vehicle speed sensitive intermittent feature, wet arm washer	Standard
Single note horn	Standard
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio-inc: digital clock, (4) speakers	Standard
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes	Standard

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