1997 Dodge Ram 3500 specs & colors
Regular Cab Pickup
MSRP
- Reg Cab 135" WB DRW
- $20,255
- Club Cab 155" WB DRW
- $22,600
- Reg Cab 135" WB DRW 4WD
- $22,770
- Club Cab 155" WB DRW 4WD
- $25,120
$20,255
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price

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Color options
Interior
Spruce
Camel
Mist Gray
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle only
$3,210
Starting MSRP
- bright front/rear bumpers
- behind-seat storage tray/ cab back panel
- air cond
See more detail $3,210
Starting MSRP
- bright front/rear bumpers
- behind-seat storage tray/ cab back panel
- air cond
- 40/20/40 split-back bench seat
- deluxe convenience group
- pwr windows/door locks
- Laramie SLT decor group
- front bumper sight shields
- light group
- tachometer
- wheel dress-up
Specifications
Highlights
Gas V8
Engine Type
|
-
MPG
|
- hp
Horsepower
|
6
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 )
|
12.5 x 1.5 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
|
Electrical
750
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
136
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
Engine
Gas V8
Engine Type
|
5.9L/360
Displacement
|
235 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
330 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
|
-
MPG
|
20.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Measurements
3
Passenger Capacity
|
40 in
Front Head Room
|
41 in
Front Leg Room
|
66 in
Front Shoulder Room
|
66 in
Front Hip Room
|
N/A
Second Head Room
|
N/A
Second Leg Room
|
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
|
N/A
Second Hip Room
|
135 in
Wheelbase
|
220 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
|
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
|
N/A
Length, Overall
|
94 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
73 in
Height, Overall
|
38 in
Overhang, Front
|
48 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
|
100 in
Cab to End of Frame
|
34 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
|
10 in
Ground Clearance, Front
|
8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
|
98 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
|
60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
|
64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
|
50 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
|
19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
|
60 in
Tailgate Width
|
70 ft³
Cargo Volume
|
Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
|
Steering
Power
Steering Type
|
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
45 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
Suspension
Wide Track
Suspension Type - Front
|
Leaf Spring
Suspension Type - Rear
|
Not Available
Axle Type - Front
|
Full-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
|
Tires & Wheels
LT215/85R16D
Front Tire Size
|
LT215/85R16D
Rear Tire Size
|
LT215/85R16D
Spare Tire Size
|
16 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
|
16 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
16 x 6.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
|
Steel
Front Wheel Material
|
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
|
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
|
Weight & Capacity
N/A
Base Curb Weight
|
2,915 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
|
2,475 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
|
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
|
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
|
5,390 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
|
N/A
As Spec'd Payload
|
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
|
15,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
|
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
1,200 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
|
35 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
12,000 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
|
5,390 lbs
Curb Weight
|
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
|
10,500 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
|
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