1997 Dodge Ram 2500 specs & colors

Regular Cab Pickup

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1997 Dodge Ram 2500

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Key specs

2-door
3 seats
180.0-hp, 5.9-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
0 combined MPG
220.1" length, 72.9" height
Rear 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

$3,385

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

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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
- (4) chrome wheels

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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