1997 Dodge Ram 2500 specs & colors

Regular Cab Pickup

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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
$21,855
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Dodge Ram 2500

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Key specs

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
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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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

12.5 x 1.50 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Power
Brake Type
Rear Wheel
Brake ABS System
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
35 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,555 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
10,935 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,155 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
5,245 lbs
Curb Weight
3,555 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
14,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
2,090 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
5,245 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
900 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
8,800 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity

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