1997 Dodge Ram 1500 specs & colors

Regular Cab Pickup

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Key specs

2-door

3 seats

220.0-hp, 5.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

0 combined MPG

240.1" length, 71.6" height

Four Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior

Spruce

Camel

Mist Gray

Packages

LT QUICK-ORDER PKG

$0

Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
LARAMIE SLT QUICK-ORDER PKG

$3,545

Starting MSRP
- bright front/rear bumpers
- behind-seat storage tray/ cab back panel
- air cond
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$3,545

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- 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 RTS RBL tires
- aluminum wheels

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8

Engine Type

13 City / 17 Hwy

MPG

235 hp
220 hp

Horsepower

Seating Capacity

Brakes

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Not Available in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.6 x 1.26 in

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

Not Available

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Not Available

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Rear Wheel

Brake ABS System

Power

Brake Type

Electrical

117

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

600

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

300 @ 3200

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

220 @ 4400

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

5.2L/318

Displacement

Gas V8

Engine Type

M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T

Transmission Options

13 City / 17 Hwy

MPG

20.0 qts

Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

Not Available ft³

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume

70 ft³

Cargo Volume

60 in

Tailgate Width

19 in

Cargo Box (Area) Height

50 in

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings

64 in

Cargo Box Width @ Floor

60 in

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear

98 in

Cargo Box Length @ Floor

8 in

Ground Clearance, Rear

9 in

Ground Clearance, Front

34 in

Ground to Top of Load Floor

100 in

Cab to End of Frame

48 in

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper

38 in

Overhang, Front

75 in

Height, Overall

79 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

N/A

Length, Overall

N/A

Length, Overall w/rear bumper

220 in

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper

135 in

Wheelbase

N/A

Second Hip Room

N/A

Second Shoulder Room

N/A

Second Leg Room

N/A

Second Head Room

66 in

Front Hip Room

66 in

Front Shoulder Room

41 in

Front Leg Room

40 in

Front Head Room

Passenger Capacity

Steering

N/A

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

45 ft

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Power

Steering Type

Suspension

Semi-Floating

Axle Type - Rear

Hypoid

Axle Type - Front

Leaf Spring

Suspension Type - Rear

Link-Coil

Suspension Type - Front

Tires & Wheels

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Material

16 x 7.0 in

Spare Wheel Size

16 x 7.0 in

Rear Wheel Size

16 x 7.0 in

Front Wheel Size

LT225/75R16C

Spare Tire Size

LT225/75R16C

Rear Tire Size

LT225/75R16C

Front Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

0 lbs

Total Option Weight

4,705 lbs

Curb Weight

7,450 lbs

Gross Axle Weight Rating

6,400 lbs

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

Not Available gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

35 gal

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

N/A

Maximum Trailering Capacity

Not Available lbs

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Not Available lbs

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

700 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

10,000 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

500 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

5,000 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

9,500 lbs

Gross Combined Wt Rating

1,695 lbs

Maximum Payload Capacity

1,695 lbs

As Spec'd Payload

4,705 lbs

As Spec'd Curb Weight

0 lbs

Option Weight - Rear

0 lbs

Option Weight - Front

1,845 lbs

Curb Weight - Rear

2,860 lbs

Curb Weight - Front

N/A

Base Curb Weight

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