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MSRP
LT 4x2 Standard Cab 134.7 in. WB
$18,770
Laramie SLT 4x2 Standard Cab 134.7 in. WB
$18,770
Laramie SLT 4x2 Extended Cab 138.7 in. WB
$20,775
ST 4x2 Extended Cab 138.7 in. WB
$20,775
Laramie SLT 4x2 Extended Cab 154.7 in. WB
$20,980
ST 4x2 Extended Cab 154.7 in. WB
$20,980
LT 4x4 Standard Cab 134.7 in. WB
$21,855
Laramie SLT 4x4 Standard Cab 134.7 in. WB
$21,855
Laramie SLT 4x4 Extended Cab 138.7 in. WB
$23,785
ST 4x4 Extended Cab 138.7 in. WB
$23,785
Laramie SLT 4x4 Extended Cab 154.7 in. WB
$23,990
ST 4x4 Extended Cab 154.7 in. WB
$23,990
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Dodge Ram 2500 1997 Laramie SLT Specs, Trims & Colors
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Overview
| Seats | 6 |
| Door Count | 2 |
| Engine | 230-hp, 5.9-liter V-8 (regular gas) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual w/OD |
| Drivetrain | |
| Combined MPG | |
| Warranty | Bumper-to-Bumper, 36 mo/36,000 mi |
Colors
Exterior (21)
Interior (3)
Packages
Camper Special Package
$95
MSRP
Auxiliary Rear Springs
HD Service Group
$325
MSRP
HD Engine Cooler
Leather Interior Group
$1,520
MSRP
Woodgrain I/P Bezel
Travel Convenience Group
6-Way Power Driver Seat
Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
HD Snow Plow Prep Group
$100
MSRP
HD Front Suspension
241 HD Transfer Case (PTO Ready)
Sport Appearance Group
$460
MSRP
Bumper: front color keyed
Color-Keyed Grille
Sport Decal on Rear Quarter Box
Lamps: front fog
Trailer Tow Group
$245
MSRP
Trailer Hitch Receiver (Class IV)
Travel Convenience Group
$210
MSRP
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
Compass/Temperature Display
Lights: reading/map lights
Specifications
STANDARD
OPTIONAL
| Engine | 230-hp, 5.9-liter V-8 (regular gas) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual w/OD |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic w/OD |
| Engine torque | 330 lb.-ft. @ 3,200RPM |
| Engine | 5.9L V-8 OHV 230hp |
| Block heater | |
| Transmission lock-up torque converter | |
| Engine horsepower | 230-hp @ 4,000RPM |
| Engine oil cooler | |
| Transmission oil cooler | |
| Manual transmission | 5 speed |
| Axle ratio | 3.54 |
| Overdrive | |
| Fuel economy city | 12 mpg |
| # of valves | 16 |
| Limited slip differential | |
| 5 speed manual transmission | |
| Engine liters | 5.9 |
| 4 wheel drive | |
| Automatic transmission | 4 speed |
| Power take-off provision | |
| Recommended fuel | regular unleaded |
| Stainless steel exhaust | |
| 4 speed automatic transmission | |
| Automatic locking hubs | |
| Fuel tank capacity | 26 gal. |
| Engine bore x stroke | 4.00" x 3.58" |
| Sequential multi-point fuel injection | |
| Transmission electronic control | |
| Cylinder configuration | V-8 |
| Fuel economy highway | 16 mpg |
| Front disc/rear drum brakes | |
| ABS | |
| Full size spare tire | |
| ABS brakes | |
| Driver front impact airbags | |
| Remote keyless entry | |
| Power door locks | |
| Limited slip differential |
| Exterior height | 77.2" |
| Towing capacity | 3,946kg (8,700lbs) |
| Turning radius | 25.8' |
| Interior cargo volume seats folded | 48.6 cu.ft. |
| Engine torque | 330 lb.-ft. @ 3,200RPM |
| Front hiproom | 65.6" |
| Exterior cargo volume | 55.5 cu.ft. |
| Interior cargo volume | 48.6 cu.ft. |
| Rear GAWR | 6,084 lbs. |
| Front legroom | 41.0" |
| Cruising RPM | 1 |
| Engine horsepower | 230hp @ 4,000RPM |
| Front GAWR | 4,850 lbs. |
| Rear shoulder room | 67.7" |
| Wheelbase | 138.7" |
| Curb weight | 5,211 lbs. |
| Engine displacement | 360 cu.in. |
| Passenger volume | 111.5 cu.ft. |
| Front shoulder room | 66.0" |
| Rear headroom | 39.4" |
| Exterior cargo width | 50.0" |
| Max trailer weight | 8,700 lbs. |
| Front headroom | 40.2" |
| Rear tread | 66.9" |
| Maximum interior cargo volume | 48.6 cu.ft. |
| Front tread | 66.9" |
| Exterior cargo length | 77.5" |
| Rear legroom | 31.6" |
| Engine bore x stroke | 101.6mm x 91.0mm (4.00" x 3.58") |
| Rear hiproom | 66.8" |
| Exterior body width | 79.3" |
| GVWR | 8,800 lbs. |
| Exterior length | 224.0" |
| Front anti-roll bar | |
| Rear tires | 245/75SR16.0 |
| Power steering | |
| All-terrain tires | |
| Chrome wheels | |
| Limited slip differential | |
| Front tires | 245/75SR16.0 |
| Rear step bumper | |
| Rear bumper rub strip | |
| Two-tone paint | |
| Body-color or chrome door mirrors | |
| Grille | chrome |
| Chrome bumpers | |
| Front bumper rub strip | |
| Chrome bodyside insert | |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Body-colored bumpers | |
| Rear cargo | tailgate |
| Trailer hitch | |
| Power door mirrors | |
| Manual folding door mirrors | |
| Skid plates | |
| Bodyside moldings | |
| Chrome grille |
| Passenger vanity mirror | |
| Power windows | |
| Remote keyless entry | |
| Overhead console | |
| 1-touch down | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | |
| Illuminated passenger vanity mirror | |
| Driver door bin | |
| Rear cupholder | |
| Overhead console storage | |
| Air conditioning | |
| Illuminated glove box | |
| Passenger door bin | |
| 12V DC power outlet | 2 |
| Dashboard storage | |
| Illuminated driver vanity mirror | |
| Front cupholder | |
| Cruise control | |
| Day-night rearview mirror | |
| Tilt steering wheel |
| Passenger vanity mirror | |
| Power windows | |
| Front cupholders | |
| Remote keyless entry | |
| Overhead console | |
| 1-touch down | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | |
| Illuminated passenger vanity mirror | |
| Rear cupholders | |
| Air conditioning | |
| Illuminated glove box | |
| Passenger manual folding mirror | |
| 12V DC power outlet | 2 |
| Illuminated driver vanity mirror | |
| Driver manual folding mirror | |
| Cruise control | |
| Day-night rearview mirror | |
| Tilt steering wheel |
| Leather upholstery | |
| Sport steering wheel | |
| Carpeted cargo space | |
| Max. seating capacity of 6 | |
| Front bench seat | |
| Carpet on lower door panel | |
| Premium cloth upholstery | |
| Driver fore/aft adjustment | |
| Front center armrest | w/storage |
| Cloth door panel trim | |
| Power driver seat | |
| Number of driver seat adjustments | 4 |
| Full carpet floor covering | |
| Passenger fore/aft adjustment | |
| Number of passenger seat adjustments | 4 |
| Cabback insulator | |
| Reclining driver seat | |
| Rear bench seat | |
| Easy entry driver seat | |
| Front seats | bench |
| Deluxe sound insulation | |
| Leather steering wheel | |
| Height adjustable driver seat | |
| Max seating capacity | 6 |
| Vinyl upholstery | |
| Reclining passenger seat | |
| Easy entry passenger seat | |
| Cargo space floor | carpet |
| Full headliner | |
| 4-way power driver seat | |
| Floor mats |
| Cassette | |
| Premium speakers | |
| Seek-scan | |
| Premium audio system | |
| AM/FM radio | |
| Primary monitor touchscreen | |
| CD player | |
| Graphic equalizer | |
| 4 speakers | |
| In-dash CD changer | |
| Radio | |
| Speakers | 4 |
| 6 premium speakers |
| PRND display in dash | |
| Low oil level warning | |
| Cab clearance lights | |
| Aero-composite headlamps | |
| Center high mounted stop light | |
| Tachometer | |
| Tinted windows | |
| Water temp gauge | |
| Underhood light | |
| Low washer fluid warning | |
| Outside temperature display | |
| Deep tinted windows | |
| Front fog lights | |
| Cargo box light | |
| Battery warning | |
| Oil pressure gauge | |
| Variably intermittent wipers | |
| Voltmeter | |
| Low fuel warning | |
| Key warning | |
| Trip odometer | |
| Lights on warning | |
| Front reading lights | |
| Compass |
| Basic warranty (months/miles) | 36/36,000 |
| Corrosion perforation warranty (months/miles) | 60/100,000 |
| Major components warranty (months/miles) | 36/36,000 |
| Roadside assistance warranty (months/miles) | 36 /36,000 |
12 Trim Levels Available
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