1997 Dodge Ram 1500 specs & colors
Regular Cab Pickup
MSRP
- Reg Cab 119" WB Work Special
- $14,075
- Reg Cab 135" WB Work Special
- $14,345
- Reg Cab 119" WB
- $15,880
- Reg Cab 135" WB
- $16,165
- Club Cab 139" WB
- $18,550
- Club Cab 155" WB
- $18,830
- Reg Cab 119" WB 4WD
- $19,005
- Reg Cab 135" WB 4WD
- $19,345
- Club Cab 139" WB 4WD
- $21,645
- Club Cab 155" WB 4WD
- $21,975
$15,880
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
Showing the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Reg Cab 119" WB
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Color options
Interior
Spruce
Camel
Mist Gray
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
$3,535
Starting MSRP
- bright front/rear bumpers
- behind-seat storage tray/ cab back panel
- air cond
See more detail $3,535
Starting MSRP
- bright front/rear bumpers
- behind-seat storage tray/ cab back panel
- air cond
- 40/20/40 split-back bench seat
- deluxe convenience group
- pwr windows/door locks
- Laramie SLT decor group
- front bumper sight shields
- light group
- tachometer
- P245/75R16C all-season BSW tires
- aluminum wheels
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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15 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
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175 hp
235 hp 220 hp Horsepower
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3
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Power
Brake Type
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Rear Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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11.6 x 1.26 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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117
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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3.9L/239
Displacement
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175 @ 4800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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230 @ 3200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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15 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
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20.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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3
Passenger Capacity
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40 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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66 in
Front Shoulder Room
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66 in
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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119 in
Wheelbase
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200 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall
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79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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72 in
Height, Overall
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38 in
Overhang, Front
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44 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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80 in
Cab to End of Frame
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31 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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9 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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78 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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50 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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60 in
Tailgate Width
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56 ft³
Cargo Volume
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Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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Steering
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Power
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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Wide Track
Suspension Type - Front
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Leaf Spring
Suspension Type - Rear
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Not Available
Axle Type - Front
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Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
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Tires & Wheels
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P225/75R16XL
Front Tire Size
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P225/75R16XL
Rear Tire Size
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P225/75R16XL
Spare Tire Size
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16 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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2,350 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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1,690 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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4,040 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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2,360 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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2,360 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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7,800 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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700 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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26 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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7,450 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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4,040 lbs
Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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6,400 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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