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
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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

  • $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

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

Brakes

Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.82 x 1.25 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Rear-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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
305 ft³
Cargo Volume
N/A
Tailgate Width
53 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
50 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
72 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
135 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
164 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
21 in
Step Up Height - Side
N/A
Step Up Height - Front
49 in
Side Door Opening Width
47 in
Side Door Opening Height
50 in
Rear Door Opening Width
48 in
Rear Door Opening Height
11 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
9 in
Ground Clearance, Front
28 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
34 in
Overhang, Front
80 in
Height, Overall
80 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Length, Overall
231 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
128 in
Wheelbase
N/A
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
41 in
Front Head Room
2
Passenger Capacity

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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