1997 Dodge Ram 2500 specs & colors
Regular Cab Pickup
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
$18,770
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price

Showing the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 Reg Cab 135" WB HD
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Color options
Interior
Spruce
Camel
Mist Gray
Packages
$3,385
Starting MSRP
- bright front/rear bumpers
- behind-seat storage tray/ cab back panel
- air cond
See more detail $3,385
Starting MSRP
- bright front/rear bumpers
- behind-seat storage tray/ cab back panel
- air cond
- 40/20/40 split-back bench seat
- deluxe convenience group
- pwr windows/door locks
- Laramie SLT decor group
- front bumper sight shields
- light group
- tachometer
- (4) chrome wheels
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
Specifications
Highlights
Gas V8
Engine Type
|
-
MPG
|
300 hp
235 hp 180 hp Horsepower
|
3
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Rear Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
|
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
|
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
|
Power
Brake Type
|
12.5 x 1.26 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Electrical
600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
117
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
Engine
5.9L/360
Displacement
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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235 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
330 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
|
-
MPG
|
20.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Measurements
3
Passenger Capacity
|
70 ft³
Cargo Volume
|
98 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
|
100 in
Cab to End of Frame
|
64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
|
72 in
Height, Overall
|
N/A
Second Hip Room
|
Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
|
19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
|
40 in
Front Head Room
|
8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
|
220 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
|
38 in
Overhang, Front
|
9 in
Ground Clearance, Front
|
N/A
Second Head Room
|
50 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
|
60 in
Tailgate Width
|
N/A
Second Leg Room
|
66 in
Front Shoulder Room
|
N/A
Length, Overall
|
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
|
79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
41 in
Front Leg Room
|
48 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
|
135 in
Wheelbase
|
60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
|
32 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
|
66 in
Front Hip Room
|
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
|
Steering
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
Power
Steering Type
|
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
45 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
Suspension
Full-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
|
Not Available
Axle Type - Front
|
Leaf Spring
Suspension Type - Rear
|
Wide Track
Suspension Type - Front
|
Tires & Wheels
LT245/75R16E
Front Tire Size
|
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
|
LT245/75R16E
Spare Tire Size
|
Steel
Front Wheel Material
|
LT245/75R16E
Rear Tire Size
|
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
|
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
|
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
|
Weight & Capacity
2,775 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
|
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
|
35 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
|
900 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
4,825 lbs
Curb Weight
|
3,975 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
|
10,585 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
|
14,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
|
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
|
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
3,975 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
|
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
|
4,825 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
|
N/A
Base Curb Weight
|
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
8,800 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
|
2,050 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
|
10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
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