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
$19,360
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Dodge Ram Van

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Key specs

  • 3-door
  • 1 seat
  • 225.0-hp, 5.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • Vehicle length and height not available
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Quartz
Spruce
Camel

Packages

  • COMMERCIAL QUICK-ORDER PKG

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
2,050 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
4,230 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
35 gal
Gross Combined Wt Rating
8,800 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Gross Axle Weight Rating
7,150 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
2,170 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
2,170 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
800 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
6,400 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,180 lbs
Curb Weight
4,230 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
8,400 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs

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