1997 Dodge Ram 2500 specs & colors

Extended 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
$20,980
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Dodge Ram 2500

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Key specs

  • 2-door
  • 6 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

  • LARAMIE SLT QUICK-ORDER PKG

    $2,575

    Starting MSRP

    • air cond
    • deluxe convenience group
    • pwr windows/door locks
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    $2,575

    Starting MSRP

    • air cond
    • deluxe convenience group
    • pwr windows/door locks
    • Laramie SLT decor group
    • light group
    • front bumper sight shields
    • tachometer
    • (4) chrome wheels
  • ST QUICK-ORDER PKG

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas V8
MPG
-
Horsepower
300 hp
235 hp
180 hp
Seating Capacity
6

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

Passenger Capacity
6
Front Head Room
40 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
Front Shoulder Room
66 in
Front Hip Room
66 in
Second Head Room
39 in
Second Leg Room
32 in
Second Shoulder Room
68 in
Second Hip Room
67 in
Wheelbase
155 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
240 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
79 in
Height, Overall
73 in
Overhang, Front
38 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
48 in
Cab to End of Frame
100 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
33 in
Ground Clearance, Front
10 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
9 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
98 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
50 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
19 in
Tailgate Width
60 in
Cargo Volume
70 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
49 ft³

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Base Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
2,945 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,160 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
5,105 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
3,695 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
3,695 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
14,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
900 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
35 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Gross Axle Weight Rating
10,585 lbs
Curb Weight
5,105 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
8,800 lbs

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