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
$20,775
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Dodge Ram 2500

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Key specs

  • 2-door
  • 6 seats
  • 235.0-hp, 5.9-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 220.1" length, 72.9" height
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Spruce
Camel
Mist Gray

Packages

  • ST QUICK-ORDER PKG

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle
  • 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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
330 @ 3000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
235 @ 4000
Displacement
5.9L/360
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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Curb Weight
4,985 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
10,585 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
26 gal
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
900 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
10,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
14,000 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
3,815 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
3,815 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
4,985 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,160 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,825 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
8,800 lbs

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