1997 Dodge Ram Van specs & colors
Full-size Passenger Van
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
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Quartz
Spruce
Packages
$2,760
Starting MSRP
- SLT decor group
- (4) chrome wheels
- tilt steering column
See more detail $2,760
Starting MSRP
- SLT decor group
- (4) chrome wheels
- tilt steering column
- speed control
- illum/remote keyless entry
- pwr door locks/windows
- sunscreen glass
- interior assist handle
- dual pwr mirrors
- (4) Infinity speakers
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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15 City / 17 Hwy
MPG
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175 hp
220 hp Horsepower
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8
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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11.75 x 1.25 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Power
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Rear
Brake ABS System
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Electrical
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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136
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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225 @ 3200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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175 @ 4800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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3.9L/239
Displacement
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3-Speed A/T
A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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15 City / 17 Hwy
MPG
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15.3 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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66 in
Front Shoulder Room
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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8
Passenger Capacity
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41 in
Second Leg Room
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66 in
Second Hip Room
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53 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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23 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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91 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Tailgate Width
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25 in
Step Up Height - Side
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48 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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47 in
Side Door Opening Height
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50 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Cargo Volume
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66 in
Third Shoulder Room
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19 in
Step Up Height - Front
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110 in
Wheelbase
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49 in
Side Door Opening Width
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79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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39 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Third Head Room
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
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50 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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44 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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25 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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66 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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66 in
Front Hip Room
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39 in
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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34 in
Overhang, Front
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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80 in
Height, Overall
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120 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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207 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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187 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall
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41 in
Front Head Room
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67 in
Third Hip Room
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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58 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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41 in
Third Leg Room
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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Steering
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41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Power
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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46 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Axle Type - Front
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Semi-floating
Axle Type - Rear
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Independent Coil
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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15 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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P235/75R15
Spare Tire Size
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15 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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P235/75R15
Rear Tire Size
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15 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
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P235/75R15
Front Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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800 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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4,160 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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1,870 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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1,850 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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6,920 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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7,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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2,290 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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4,160 lbs
Curb Weight
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35 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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1,850 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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6,010 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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