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
$17,665
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Dodge Ram Van

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Quartz
Spruce
Camel

Packages

  • $2,685

    Starting MSRP

    • air cond
    • van conversion appearance group
    • 750-CCA battery
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    $2,685

    Starting MSRP

    • air cond
    • van conversion appearance group
    • 750-CCA battery
    • light/deluxe convenience groups
    • elect AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette
    • (4) styled steel wheels

  • $3,665

    Starting MSRP

    • air cond
    • van conversion appearance group
    • 750-CCA battery
    See more detail

    $3,665

    Starting MSRP

    • air cond
    • van conversion appearance group
    • 750-CCA battery
    • light/deluxe/pwr convenience groups
    • elect AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette
    • P235/75R15 WSW tires
    • (4) chrome wheels
    • dual pwr mirrors

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
15 City / 17 Hwy
MPG
175 hp
225 hp
Horsepower
1
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Power
Brake Type
Rear-Wheel
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
11.75 x 1.25 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas V6
Engine Type
3.9L/239
Displacement
175 @ 4800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
225 @ 3200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
3-Speed A/T
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
15 City / 17 Hwy
MPG
14.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

2
Passenger Capacity
41 in
Front Head Room
N/A
Front Leg Room
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Front Hip Room
N/A
Second Head Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
110 in
Wheelbase
187 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall
80 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
80 in
Height, Overall
34 in
Overhang, Front
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
26 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
48 in
Rear Door Opening Height
50 in
Rear Door Opening Width
47 in
Side Door Opening Height
49 in
Side Door Opening Width
N/A
Step Up Height - Front
19 in
Step Up Height - Side
120 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
91 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
72 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
50 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
53 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Tailgate Width
207 ft³
Cargo Volume
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume

Steering

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

Suspension

Coil
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Axle Type - Front
Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear

Tires & Wheels

P235/75R15
Front Tire Size
P235/75R15
Rear Tire Size
P235/75R15
Spare Tire Size
15 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
15 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,180 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
1,705 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
3,885 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
2,515 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
2,515 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
8,800 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
8,400 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
800 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
6,400 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
35 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
7,000 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
3,885 lbs
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight

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