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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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