1997 Dodge Ram 3500 specs & colors

Regular Cab Pickup

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MSRP
Reg Cab 135" WB DRW
$20,255
Club Cab 155" WB DRW
$22,600
Reg Cab 135" WB DRW 4WD
$22,770
Club Cab 155" WB DRW 4WD
$25,120
$20,255
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Dodge Ram 3500

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Spruce
Camel
Mist Gray

Packages

  • $3,210

    Starting MSRP

    • bright front/rear bumpers
    • behind-seat storage tray/ cab back panel
    • air cond
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    $3,210

    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
    • wheel dress-up

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle only

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

12.5 x 1.5 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Power
Brake Type
Rear Wheel
Brake ABS System
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )

Electrical

750
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
136
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

Gas V8
Engine Type
330 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
235 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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

73 in
Height, Overall
60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
50 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
98 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
N/A
Length, Overall
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Second Hip Room
Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
Second Leg Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
94 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
70 ft³
Cargo Volume
48 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
40 in
Front Head Room
100 in
Cab to End of Frame
135 in
Wheelbase
3
Passenger Capacity
N/A
Second Head Room
8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
10 in
Ground Clearance, Front
19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
66 in
Front Shoulder Room
34 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
38 in
Overhang, Front
66 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
220 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
60 in
Tailgate Width

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

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

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Spare Wheel Material
16 x 6.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
LT215/85R16D
Rear Tire Size
LT215/85R16D
Spare Tire Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
16 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
LT215/85R16D
Front Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
5,390 lbs
Curb Weight
1,200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
35 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
2,915 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
As Spec'd Payload
5,390 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
2,475 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
10,500 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
12,000 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating

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