1998 Dodge Ram Wagon specs & colors
Full-size Passenger Van
MSRP
- 1500 109" WB
- $20,585
- 2500 127" WB
- $23,000
- 3500 127" WB MAXI
- $25,705
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Camel / Tan
Mist Gray
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
Specifications
Highlights
Gas V6
Engine Type
|
15 City / 17 Hwy
MPG
|
175 hp
220 hp Horsepower
|
8
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
Power
Brake Type
|
Rear
Brake ABS System
|
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
|
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
|
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
|
11.75 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)
|
136
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
Engine
Gas V6
Engine Type
|
3.9L/239
Displacement
|
175 @ 4800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
225 @ 3200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
3-Speed A/T
A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
|
15 City / 17 Hwy
MPG
|
15.3 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Measurements
39 in
Front Head Room
|
39 in
Front Leg Room
|
66 in
Front Shoulder Room
|
66 in
Front Hip Room
|
39 in
Second Head Room
|
41 in
Second Leg Room
|
66 in
Second Shoulder Room
|
66 in
Second Hip Room
|
37 in
Third Head Room
|
41 in
Third Leg Room
|
66 in
Third Shoulder Room
|
67 in
Third Hip Room
|
110 in
Wheelbase
|
187 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
|
N/A
Length, Overall
|
79 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
|
25 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
|
7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
|
7 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
|
19 in
Step Up Height - Front
|
25 in
Step Up Height - Side
|
120 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
|
91 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
|
58 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
|
23 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
|
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
|
N/A
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
|
N/A
Cargo Volume
|
207 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
|
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
|
44 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
|
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
|
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
|
8
Passenger Capacity
|
Steering
Power
Steering Type
|
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
46 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
Suspension
Independent Coil
Suspension Type - Front
|
Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
|
Independent
Axle Type - Front
|
Semi-floating
Axle Type - Rear
|
Tires & Wheels
P235/75R15
Front Tire Size
|
P235/75R15
Rear Tire Size
|
P235/75R15
Spare Tire Size
|
15 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
|
15 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
15 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
|
Steel
Front Wheel Material
|
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
|
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
|
Weight & Capacity
1,870 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
|
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
|
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
|
4,160 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
|
2,440 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
|
2,440 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
|
7,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
|
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
3,300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
800 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
|
32 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
7,250 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
|
4,160 lbs
Curb Weight
|
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
|
6,600 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
|
N/A
Base Curb Weight
|
2,290 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
|
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