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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

  • $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
  • $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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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