1997 Dodge Ram 1500 specs & colors

Regular Cab Pickup

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1997 Dodge Ram 1500

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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

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- 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

Engine Type: Gas V8
MPG: 13 City / 17 Hwy
Horsepower: 235 hp
220 hp
Seating Capacity: 3

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: Not Available in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 11.6 x 1.26 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line): Not Available
Brake ABS System: Rear Wheel
Brake Type: Power

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 117
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 600

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 300 @ 3200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 220 @ 4400
Displacement: 5.2L/318
Engine Type: Gas V8
Transmission Options: M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG: 13 City / 17 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 20.0 qts

Measurements

Passenger Capacity: 3
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume: 70 ft³
Tailgate Width: 60 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 19 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 50 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: 64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: 60 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 98 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 8 in
Ground Clearance, Front: 9 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor: 34 in
Cab to End of Frame: 100 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: 48 in
Overhang, Front: 38 in
Height, Overall: 75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 79 in
Length, Overall: N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper: 220 in
Wheelbase: 135 in
Second Hip Room: N/A
Second Shoulder Room: N/A
Second Leg Room: N/A
Second Head Room: N/A
Front Hip Room: 66 in
Front Shoulder Room: 66 in
Front Leg Room: 41 in
Front Head Room: 40 in

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 45 ft
Steering Type: Power

Suspension

Axle Type - Rear: Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Front: Hypoid
Suspension Type - Rear: Leaf Spring
Suspension Type - Front: Link-Coil

Tires & Wheels

Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Wheel Material: Steel
Front Wheel Material: Steel
Spare Wheel Size: 16 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size: 16 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size: 16 x 7.0 in
Spare Tire Size: LT225/75R16C
Rear Tire Size: LT225/75R16C
Front Tire Size: LT225/75R16C

Weight & Capacity

Maximum Trailering Capacity: N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 700 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 10,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 5,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 9,500 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 1,695 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 1,695 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 4,705 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 1,845 lbs
Curb Weight - Front: 2,860 lbs
Base Curb Weight: N/A
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 6,400 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Curb Weight: 4,705 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 7,450 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 35 gal

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