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
$20,875
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Dodge Ram Van

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Quartz
Spruce
Camel

Packages

  • $600

    Starting MSRP

    • 750-CCA battery
    • side cargo door glass
    • light convenience group
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    $600

    Starting MSRP

    • 750-CCA battery
    • side cargo door glass
    • light convenience group
    • thermal insulation group
    • 9000# GVWR
    • trailer tow prep group

  • $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

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
14 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
235 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 )
12.82 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 V8
Engine Type
5.2L/318
Displacement
225 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
295 @ 3200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
14 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
15.3 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
128 in
Wheelbase
231 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
28 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
9 in
Ground Clearance, Front
11 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
21 in
Step Up Height - Side
164 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
135 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
305 ft³
Cargo Volume
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume

Steering

Variable Power
Steering Type
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
52 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

LT245/75R16E
Front Tire Size
LT245/75R16E
Rear Tire Size
LT245/75R16E
Spare Tire Size
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 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
2,400 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,240 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
4,640 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
3,870 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
3,870 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
12,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
9,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 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
35 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
9,740 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,640 lbs
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
8,510 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

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