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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 specs & colors

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

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle
  • $2,735

    Starting MSRP

    • air cond
    • deluxe convenience group
    • pwr windows/door locks
    See more detail
    • 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

Specifications

Highlights

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

49 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
240 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
155 in
Wheelbase
67 in
Second Hip Room
68 in
Second Shoulder Room
32 in
Second Leg Room
39 in
Second Head Room
66 in
Front Hip Room
66 in
Front Shoulder Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
40 in
Front Head Room
6
Passenger Capacity

Steering

N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
52 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
4,800 lbs
Curb Weight
7,450 lbs
Gross Axle 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
1,600 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
6,400 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

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