1997 Dodge Ram 2500 specs & colors
Regular Cab Pickup
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
      Current listing price
      Showing the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 Reg Cab 135" WB HD
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Color options
Interior
  
    Spruce
    Camel
    Mist Gray
    Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
 
$3,385
Starting MSRP
- bright front/rear bumpers
 - behind-seat storage tray/ cab back panel
 - air cond
 
See more detail $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
 
Specifications
Highlights
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                    Gas V8  
                Engine Type 
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                    -  
                MPG 
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                    300 hp 
                235 hp 180 hp Horsepower 
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                    3  
                Seating Capacity 
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Brakes
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                    Yes  
                Disc - Front (Yes or   ) 
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                    Rear Wheel  
                Brake ABS System 
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                    Yes  
                Drum - Rear (Yes or   ) 
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                    Power  
                Brake Type 
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                    12.5 x 1.26 in 
                Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 
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                    Not Available  
                Disc - Rear (Yes or   ) 
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                    Not Available in 
                Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 
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                    Not Available  
                Brake ABS System (Second Line) 
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Electrical
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                    600  
                Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 
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                    117  
                Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 
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Engine
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                    235 @ 4000  
                SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 
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                    Gas V8  
                Engine Type 
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                    330 @ 3000  
                SAE Net Torque @ RPM 
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                    5.9L/360  
                Displacement 
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                    M/T  
                A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options 
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                    -  
                MPG 
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                    20.0 qts 
                Total Cooling System Capacity 
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Measurements
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                    135 in 
                Wheelbase 
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                    N/A  
                Length, Overall 
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                    3  
                Passenger Capacity 
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                    Not Available ft³ 
                Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume 
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                    64 in 
                Cargo Box Width @ Floor 
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                    66 in 
                Front Hip Room 
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                    60 in 
                Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear 
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                    38 in 
                Overhang, Front 
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                    N/A  
                Second Shoulder Room 
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                    40 in 
                Front Head Room 
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                    41 in 
                Front Leg Room 
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                    8 in 
                Ground Clearance, Rear 
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                    N/A  
                Second Hip Room 
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                    32 in 
                Ground to Top of Load Floor 
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                    72 in 
                Height, Overall 
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                    50 in 
                Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings 
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                    70 ft³ 
                Cargo Volume 
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                    9 in 
                Ground Clearance, Front 
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                    79 in 
                Width, Max w/o mirrors 
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                    66 in 
                Front Shoulder Room 
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                    220 in 
                Length, Overall w/o rear bumper 
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                    98 in 
                Cargo Box Length @ Floor 
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                    N/A  
                Second Leg Room 
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                    19 in 
                Cargo Box (Area) Height 
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                    N/A  
                Length, Overall w/rear bumper 
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                    48 in 
                Overhang, Rear w/o bumper 
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                    N/A  
                Second Head Room 
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                    100 in 
                Cab to End of Frame 
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                    60 in 
                Tailgate Width 
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Steering
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                    45 ft 
                Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 
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                    N/A  
                Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 
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                    N/A  
                Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall 
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                    Power  
                Steering Type 
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Suspension
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                    Leaf Spring  
                Suspension Type - Rear 
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                    Full-Floating  
                Axle Type - Rear 
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                    Not Available  
                Axle Type - Front 
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                    Wide Track  
                Suspension Type - Front 
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Tires & Wheels
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                    LT245/75R16E  
                Front Tire Size 
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                    16 x 6.5 in 
                Spare Wheel Size 
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                    LT245/75R16E  
                Rear Tire Size 
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                    16 x 6.5 in 
                Rear Wheel Size 
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                    16 x 6.5 in 
                Front Wheel Size 
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                    Steel  
                Front Wheel Material 
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                    LT245/75R16E  
                Spare Tire Size 
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                    Steel  
                Rear Wheel Material 
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                    Steel  
                Spare Wheel Material 
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Weight & Capacity
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                    N/A  
                Maximum Trailering Capacity 
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                    10,585 lbs 
                Gross Axle Weight Rating 
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                    14,000 lbs 
                Gross Combined Wt Rating 
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                    10,000 lbs 
                Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 
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                    N/A  
                Base Curb Weight 
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                    2,775 lbs 
                Curb Weight - Front 
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                    4,825 lbs 
                As Spec'd Curb Weight 
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                    3,975 lbs 
                Maximum Payload Capacity 
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                    0 lbs 
                Option Weight - Rear 
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                    0 lbs 
                Total Option Weight 
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                    8,800 lbs 
                Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 
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                    35 gal 
                Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 
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                    3,975 lbs 
                As Spec'd Payload 
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                    0 lbs 
                Option Weight - Front 
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                    Not Available gal 
                Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 
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                    4,825 lbs 
                Curb Weight 
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                    5,000 lbs 
                Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 
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                    500 lbs 
                Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 
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                    900 lbs 
                Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 
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                    Not Available lbs 
                Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 
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                    Not Available lbs 
                Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 
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                    2,050 lbs 
                Curb Weight - Rear 
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