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
$23,990
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
  • Four 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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Displacement
5.9L/360
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
235 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
330 @ 3000
Engine Type
Gas V8
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, Rear
9 in
Second Leg Room
32 in
Front Shoulder Room
66 in
Cab to End of Frame
100 in
Overhang, Front
38 in
Front Head Room
40 in
Second Head Room
39 in
Cargo Volume
70 ft³
Ground to Top of Load Floor
37 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
64 in
Ground Clearance, Front
9 in
Tailgate Width
60 in
Height, Overall
77 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
19 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
60 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Front Hip Room
66 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
98 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
240 in
Second Shoulder Room
68 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
48 in
Second Hip Room
67 in
Length, Overall
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
79 in
Passenger Capacity
6
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
49 ft³
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
50 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
Wheelbase
155 in

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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