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

  • 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
  • SHUTTLE CONVERSION QUICK-ORDER PKG

    $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

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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