1997 Dodge Ram Van specs & colors

Full-size Passenger 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
$19,740
Starting MSRP
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1997 Dodge Ram Van

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Key specs

  • 3-door
  • 8 seats
  • 220.0-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

Packages

  • VALUE QUICK-ORDER PKG

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle
  • SLT QUICK-ORDER PKG

    $2,760

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor group
    • (4) chrome wheels
    • tilt steering column
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    $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

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas V6
MPG
15 City / 17 Hwy
Horsepower
175 hp
220 hp
Seating Capacity
8

Brakes

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

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
136

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
225 @ 3200
Displacement
3.9L/239
Engine Type
Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
175 @ 4800
Transmission Options
3-Speed A/T
A/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG
15 City / 17 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
15.3 qts

Measurements

Passenger Capacity
8
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
50 in
Front Leg Room
39 in
Length, Overall
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
91 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
79 in
Third Shoulder Room
66 in
Height, Overall
80 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
44 ft³
Ground Clearance, Front
7 in
Third Leg Room
41 in
Third Hip Room
67 in
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
58 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
207 ft³
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
187 in
Front Shoulder Room
66 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
66 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
Overhang, Front
34 in
Side Door Opening Width
49 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
25 in
Front Hip Room
66 in
Step Up Height - Side
25 in
Tailgate Width
N/A
Side Door Opening Height
47 in
Third Head Room
37 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
7 in
Second Head Room
39 in
Front Head Room
41 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
53 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume
N/A
Second Leg Room
41 in
Rear Door Opening Width
50 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
N/A
Wheelbase
110 in
Step Up Height - Front
19 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
120 in
Rear Door Opening Height
48 in
Second Hip Room
66 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
23 in

Steering

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

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear
Leaf
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Coil
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-floating
Axle Type - Front
Independent

Tires & Wheels

Front Wheel Size
15 x 6.5 in
Spare Tire Size
P235/75R15
Rear Tire Size
P235/75R15
Spare Wheel Size
15 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Front Tire Size
P235/75R15
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 6.5 in

Weight & Capacity

As Spec'd Curb Weight
4,160 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
7,500 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
800 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
1,870 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,290 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
Curb Weight
4,160 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Gross Axle Weight Rating
6,920 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,300 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
6,010 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
35 gal
As Spec'd Payload
1,850 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,850 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs

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