1998 Dodge Ram Van specs & colors

Full-size Cargo Van

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MSRP
1500 109" WB
$17,990
1500 109" WB Conversion
$17,990
1500 127" WB
$18,035
1500 127" WB Conversion
$18,035
2500 127" WB Conversion
$19,925
2500 127" WB
$19,925
1500 127" WB Maxi
$20,225
3500 127" WB Conversion
$21,095
3500 127" WB
$21,095
2500 127" WB Maxi
$21,530
3500 127" WB Maxi
$21,995
3500 127" WB Maxi Conversion
$21,995
$21,530
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1998 Dodge Ram Van

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Camel / Tan
Mist Gray

Packages

  • $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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

LT225/75R16D
Front Tire Size
LT225/75R16D
Rear Tire Size
LT225/75R16D
Spare Tire Size
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

36 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
9,740 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,230 lbs
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
7,700 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,180 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,050 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
4,230 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
3,470 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
3,470 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
12,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
8,400 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
800 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity

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