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

  • $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

  • $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

  • $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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Tires & Wheels

LT245/75R16E
Front Tire Size
LT245/75R16E
Spare Tire Size
LT245/75R16E
Rear Tire Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

0 lbs
Total Option Weight
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,870 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
12,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
8,510 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
35 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,870 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
2,240 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
4,640 lbs
Curb Weight
2,400 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
9,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,640 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
9,740 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

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