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1997 Dodge Ram 2500 specs & colors

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
$23,990
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Dodge Ram 2500

Showing the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 Club Cab 155" WB HD 4WD

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Spruce
Camel
Mist Gray

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle
  • $2,575

    Starting MSRP

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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

8,800 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
3,590 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
5,210 lbs
Curb Weight
900 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,140 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Base Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,210 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,070 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
14,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
35 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,590 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
10,935 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

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