1997 Dodge Ram 1500 specs & colors

Regular Cab Pickup

Change trim
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
$21,975
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Dodge Ram 1500

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Spruce
Camel
Mist Gray

Packages

  • $2,735

    Starting MSRP

    • air cond
    • deluxe convenience group
    • pwr windows/door locks
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    $2,735

    Starting MSRP

    • air cond
    • deluxe convenience group
    • pwr windows/door locks
    • Laramie SLT decor group
    • light group
    • front bumper sight shields
    • tachometer
    • P245/75R16C RTS RBL tires
    • aluminum wheels

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
13 City / 17 Hwy
MPG
235 hp
220 hp
Horsepower
6
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

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

40 in
Front Head Room
6
Passenger Capacity
41 in
Front Leg Room
66 in
Front Shoulder Room
66 in
Front Hip Room
39 in
Second Head Room
32 in
Second Leg Room
68 in
Second Shoulder Room
67 in
Second Hip Room
155 in
Wheelbase
240 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall
79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
75 in
Height, Overall
38 in
Overhang, Front
48 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
100 in
Cab to End of Frame
34 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
9 in
Ground Clearance, Front
8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
98 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
50 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
60 in
Tailgate Width
70 ft³
Cargo Volume
49 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

35 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux 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
1,600 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,600 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
4,800 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
1,895 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,905 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Base Curb Weight
7,450 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,800 lbs
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
6,400 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

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