1997 Dodge Ram 2500 specs & colors

Regular Cab Pickup

Change trim
MSRP
Reg Cab 135" WB HD
$18,770
Club Cab 139" WB HD
$20,775
Club Cab 155" WB HD
$20,980
Reg Cab 135" WB HD 4WD
$21,855
Club Cab 139" WB HD 4WD
$23,785
Club Cab 155" WB HD 4WD
$23,990
$18,770
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Dodge Ram 2500

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Spruce
Camel
Mist Gray

Packages

  • $3,385

    Starting MSRP

    • bright front/rear bumpers
    • behind-seat storage tray/ cab back panel
    • air cond
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    $3,385

    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
    • (4) chrome wheels

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
-
MPG
300 hp
235 hp
180 hp
Horsepower
3
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

5.9L/360
Displacement
235 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
330 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas V8
Engine Type
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
-
MPG
20.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

Full-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
Wide Track
Suspension Type - Front
Leaf Spring
Suspension Type - Rear
Not Available
Axle Type - Front

Tires & Wheels

16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
LT245/75R16E
Rear Tire Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
LT245/75R16E
Front Tire Size
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
LT245/75R16E
Spare Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

0 lbs
Total Option Weight
2,775 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
4,825 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
14,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
3,975 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
3,975 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
35 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
4,825 lbs
Curb Weight
10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
10,585 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
2,050 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
8,800 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
900 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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