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
$17,710
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Dodge Ram Van

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Quartz
Spruce
Camel

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle

  • $3,735

    Starting MSRP

    • 6800# GVWR
    • air cond
    • rear plumbing pkg
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    $3,735

    Starting MSRP

    • 6800# GVWR
    • air cond
    • rear plumbing pkg
    • 750-CCA battery
    • van conversion appearance group
    • pwr mirrors
    • light/deluxe/pwr convenience groups
    • elect AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette
    • P235/75R15 WSW tires
    • (4) chrome wheels

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

175 @ 4800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Gas V6
Engine Type
225 @ 3200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
3.9L/239
Displacement
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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

0 lbs
Total Option Weight
4,030 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
2,370 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
6,400 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
7,000 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,370 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,745 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
800 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
2,285 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
4,030 lbs
Curb Weight
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
35 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
8,700 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
8,800 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

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