1997 Dodge Ram Van specs & colors
Full-size Cargo Van
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MSRP
- 1500 109" WB $16,845
- 1500 127" WB $17,505
- 2500 109" WB $17,665
- 2500 127" WB $17,710
- 2500 127" WB MAXI $19,360
- B1500 109" WB $19,740
- 3500 127" WB $20,300
- 3500 127" WB MAXI $20,875
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Quartz
Spruce
Camel
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
Specifications
| Rear Door Type | Dual Swing-Out |
| Spare Wheel Size | 15 x 6.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 6.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Size | 15 x 6.5 in |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 117 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 600 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 225 @ 3200 |
| Displacement | 3.9L/239 |
| Engine Oil Cooler | Not Available |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 175 @ 4800 |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 15 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 17 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 525.00 mi |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 595.00 mi |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.54 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | Not Available |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Trans Type | 3 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Power Take Off | Not Available |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.20 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.74 |
| Transfer Case Model | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Power Take Off | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Front | Coil |
| Axle Type - Rear | Semi-Floating |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Leaf |
| Axle Type - Front | Independent |
| Frame Type | Unitized Construction |
| Side Door Type | Dual Swing-Out |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Brake ABS System | Rear-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | Not Available |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.75 x 1.25 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 35.0 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | Not Available gal |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Steering Type | Variable Power |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 40.5 ft |
| Rear Tire Size | P235/75R15 |
| Spare Tire Size | P235/75R15 |
| Front Tire Size | P235/75R15 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 200 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 800 lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 4900 lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Option Weight - Rear | 0.00 lbs |
| As Spec'd Curb Weight | 3925.00 lbs |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating | 7500 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Gross Axle Weight Rating | 6920.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | 2200 lbs |
| Curb Weight | 3925.00 lbs |
| As Spec'd Payload | 2085.00 lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Option Weight - Front | 0.00 lbs |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 6010.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | 1725 lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | 2085.00 lbs |
| Second Head Room | N/A in |
| Step Up Height - Side | 19.3 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | 91.2 in |
| Ground to Top of Load Floor | 24.9 in |
| Side Door Opening Width | 49.3 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 50.0 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 79.8 in |
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper | N/A in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear | N/A in |
| Cab to End of Frame | N/A in |
| Side Door Opening Height | 47.2 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | N/A in |
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Passenger Capacity | 2 |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 109.6 in |
| Step Up Height - Front | N/A in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor | N/A in |
| Second Shoulder Room | N/A in |
| Tailgate Width | N/A in |
| Ground Clearance, Rear | 7.4 in |
| Second Leg Room | N/A in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Length, Overall | N/A in |
| Front Head Room | 40.5 in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | 49.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 206.6 ft³ |
| Ground Clearance, Front | 6.8 in |
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper | 187.2 in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | 72.2 in |
| Front Leg Room | N/A in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | 47.5 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console | 119.6 in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | 53.2 in |
| Height, Overall | 79.5 in |
| Overhang, Front | 33.8 in |
| Stainless steel antenna | Standard |
| Warning buzzers-inc: key-in-ignition, headlamps-on, fasten seat belts | Standard |
| Stainless steel exhaust system | Standard |
| Complete tinted glass | Standard |
| HD multi-leaf spring rear suspension w/HD shock absorbers | Standard |
| 6010# GVWR (3300 front/3620 rear), axles (3300 front/3850 rear) | Standard |
| (4) bright hub caps | Standard |
| Color-keyed front door panel armrests | Standard |
| Interior hood release | Standard |
| Extensive galvanized steel corrosion protection | Standard |
| HD coil spring front suspension w/HD shock absorbers, stabilizer bar | Standard |
| 3.9L (239) MPI V6 "Magnum" engine | Standard |
| Right side/rear hinged double cargo doors | Standard |
| (5) 15" x 6.5" steel wheels | Standard |
| Warning lights-inc: maintenance-required, anti-lock brakes, seat belt, parking brake | Standard |
| (5) P235/75R15 all-season SBR BSW tires | Standard |
| Vinyl door trim w/sound insulation | Standard |
| 2-speed intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| Inside-mounted spare tire carrier | Standard |
| Electronic ignition system | Standard |
| Single electric horn | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Cigar lighter | Standard |
| Front/side door scuff pads | Standard |
| 4-spoke sport steering wheel | Standard |
| Energy-absorbing steering column | Standard |
| Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/10-station memory, digital clock, (2) speakers | Standard |
| Dual HD vinyl fixed high-back front bucket seats | Standard |
| Variable-assist pwr steering | Standard |
| Dual color-keyed unibelt restraints | Standard |
| 600-CCA maintenance-free low profile battery | Standard |
| 109.6" wheelbase | Standard |
| City 15/hwy 17 (3.9L engine/3-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| 35 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| 10" day/night rearview mirror | Standard |
| Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| Front/rear dome lights w/door-operated switches | Standard |
| Front hardboard headliner | Standard |
| Driver airbag | Standard |
| Rear wheel anti-lock brake system | Standard |
| Fixed rear door windows | Standard |
| 4500# capacity axle-type jack | Standard |
| Woodgrain-trimmed instrument panel | Standard |
| Rear wheel anti-lock brake system | Standard |
| Dual black manual 6" x 9" foldaway low-mount mirrors | Standard |
| Locking glove box | Standard |
| Lower body-side/rear quarter tape stripe | Standard |
| Electronic exhaust emission control system | Standard |
| Aero halogen headlamps | Standard |
| Deluxe black front floor covering w/underlayment, bright mat retainers | Standard |
| 3-speed automatic transmission | Standard |
| 3.21 axle ratio | Standard |
| Dual color-keyed sunvisors | Standard |
| Gauges-inc: oil pressure, voltmeter, engine temp | Standard |
| Painted bumpers/grille | Standard |
| Unitized body construction | Standard |
| 117-amp alternator | Standard |
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