1997 Dodge Grand Caravan Base specs & colors
Mini-van, Passenger
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MSRP
- 3dr Grand Base 119" WB $18,580
- 3dr Grand SE 119" WB $20,755
- 4dr Grand SE 119" WB AWD $25,475
- 4dr Grand LE 119" WB $25,905
- 4dr Grand ES 119" WB $26,495
- 4dr Grand LE 119" WB AWD $29,070
- 4dr Grand ES 119" WB AWD $29,600
$18,580
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
Showing the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan 3dr Grand Base 119" WB
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Color options
Interior
Silver Fern
Camel
Mist Gray
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
Specifications
| EPA Classification | 2WD Special Purpose |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Size | 15 x 4.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 14 x 6.0 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Size | 14 x 6.0 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 600 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 90 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 150 @ 5200 |
| Displacement | 2.4L/148 |
| Engine Type | Gas 4-Cyl |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 167 @ 4000 |
| Cruising Range - City | 400.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 25 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 500.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| 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 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.69 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.10 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.19 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.55 |
| Trans Type | 3 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson strut |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Parallel Leaf Spring |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Rigid Beam Axle |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.03 X 0.94 in |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 20 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.14 |
| Steering Type | Power |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | 44.6 ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 17.84 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 39.4 ft |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/75R14 |
| Spare Tire Size | T125/70D15 |
| Front Tire Size | P205/75R14 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 100 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3688 lbs |
| Liftover Height | 23.8 in |
| Trunk Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | N/A in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.4 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 62.5 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 49.0 in |
| Second Leg Room | 39.6 in |
| Front Leg Room | 40.6 in |
| Passenger Volume | Not Available ft³ |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | 23.7 ft³ |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | 46.9 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | 99.8 in |
| Second Hip Room | 61.3 in |
| Third Hip Room | 49.6 in |
| Third Shoulder Room | 61.8 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 64.0 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 7 |
| Track Width, Front | 63.0 in |
| Second Head Room | 40.0 in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | 68.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.3 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 63.7 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 76.8 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | 59.9 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 79.8 ft³ |
| Height, Overall | 68.5 in |
| Front Head Room | 39.8 in |
| Third Leg Room | 39.8 in |
| Length, Overall | 199.6 in |
| Third Head Room | 38.5 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 132.9 ft³ |
| Front Hip Room | 57.7 in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | 40.0 in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | 51.1 in |
| Aero style single halogen headlights | Standard |
| Monoleaf spring rear suspension w/rigid beam axle | Standard |
| Interior remote hood release | Standard |
| City 19/hwy 24 (3.0L engine/3-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| 20 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Front windshield wipers w/vehicle speed sensitive intermittent feature | Standard |
| 2.4L (148) DOHC MPI 16-valve 4-cyl engine | Standard |
| P205/75R14 all-season SBR BSW tires | Standard |
| (8) Cupholders-inc: 2-front, 2-middle, 4-rear | Standard |
| Electronic AM/FM stereo radio-inc: digital clock, (4) speakers | Standard |
| Fixed middle body-side glass | Standard |
| Passenger side instrument panel glove box | Standard |
| Dual exterior mirrors | Standard |
| Lights-inc: front/rear dome, dual liftgate floods, front overhead/map reading | Standard |
| Single-fill washer reservoir | Standard |
| Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| Passenger side sliding door w/fixed glass | Standard |
| Front/rear outboard active 3-point unibelts, rear center lap belt | Standard |
| Front stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Instrument panel open storage bin | Standard |
| 90-amp alternator | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| 7-passenger seating-inc: reclining front bucket seats w/armrest, 2-passenger fixed intermediate bench seat w/armrest/easy-out roller 2-passenger folding intermediate bench seat w/armrest/easy-out roller system, 3-passenger folding rear bench seat w/adjustable track/easy-out roller system | Standard |
| City 20/hwy 25 (2.4L engine/3-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Side-impact protection steel door beams | Standard |
| Compact spare tire w/underbody carrier | Standard |
| Front/rear body-colored upper/accent-colored lower fascia | Standard |
| Message center warnings/chimes-inc: airbag, ABS, high beam, engine temp, oil pressure, turn signals, seat belt, key-in-ignition | Standard |
| Full floor-length carpeting | Standard |
| MacPherson strut front suspension w/coil springs | Standard |
| Rear window wiper w/vehicle speed sensitive intermittent feature, wet arm washer | Standard |
| City 18/hwy 24 (3.3L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| 12-volt rear compartment pwr outlet | Standard |
| Tinted glass (all windows) | Standard |
| Front door window demisters | Standard |
| Body-side accent-color moldings | Standard |
| Front/rear 5-mph bumpers | Standard |
| 14" "Enterprise" design wheel covers | Standard |
| 600-CCA maintenance-free battery | Standard |
| Single note horn | Standard |
| Instrument panel warning lights-inc: low fuel, low washer fluid, voltage, seat belt, door/liftgate ajar, check engine | Standard |
| Rear quarter vented glass | Standard |
| Black door handles | Standard |
| (4) Coat hooks | Standard |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger air bags | Standard |
| Dual visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| 3-speed automatic transaxle | Standard |
| Interior rearview mirror | Standard |
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