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

  • 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
  • AMBULANCE CONVERSION QUICK-ORDER PKG

    $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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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