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
$20,300
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

  • $3,335

    Starting MSRP

    • air cond
    • van conversion appearance group
    • elect AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette
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    $3,335

    Starting MSRP

    • air cond
    • van conversion appearance group
    • elect AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette
    • pwr mirrors
    • light/deluxe/pwr convenience groups
    • trailer tow prep group
    • 750-CCA battery
    • (4) wheel trim rings

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
14 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
235 hp
225 hp
Horsepower
1
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Rear-Wheel
Brake ABS System
Power
Brake Type
12.82 x 1.19 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas V8
Engine Type
295 @ 3200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
5.2L/318
Displacement
225 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
14 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
15.3 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
LT225/75R16D
Spare Tire Size
LT225/75R16D
Front Tire Size
16 x 6.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
16 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
LT225/75R16D
Rear Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

0 lbs
Total Option Weight
2,520 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
3,085 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
N/A
Base Curb Weight
9,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
4,415 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
4,415 lbs
Curb Weight
12,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
1,895 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
8,270 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
7,500 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
35 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,085 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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