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1997 DODGE RAM 1500 LT REG. CAB 6.5-FT. BED 2WD

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    1997 Dodge Ram 1500

  • VIN 1B7HC16Y1VJ509951
  • The VIN decodes to a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 with a 5.2L V8 OHV 16V engine.
  • Basic
  • Body Code
    135" WB
    Model Year
    1997
  • Make
    Dodge
    Series
    Ram 1500
  • Trim Level
    LT Reg. Cab 6.5-ft. Bed 2WD
    Origin
    UNITED STATES
  • Body Type
    REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
  • Dimensions
  • Depth
    19.40 in.
    Wheelbase
    118.70 in.
  • Wheelbase (in)
    118.7
    Ground Clearance, Front (in)
    8.7
  • Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
    7.6
    Height, Overall (in)
    71.8
  • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
    79.3
    Passenger Volume
    62.80 cu.ft.
  • Height
    71.90 in.
    Turning Diameter
    40.60 in.
  • Width at Wall
    64.20 in.
    Width at Wheelwell
    50.00 in.
  • Width
    79.30 in.
    Cargo Length
    77.50 in.
  • Track Rear
    66.90 in.
    Front Headroom
    40.20 in.
  • Front Legroom
    41.00 in.
    Front Shoulder Room
    66.00 in.
  • Front Hip Room
    65.60 in.
    Track Front
    66.90 in.
  • Length
    204.10 in.
    Ground Clearance
    7.60 in.
  • Drivetrain
  • Transmission
    Driveline
    RWD
  • Engine Type
    5.2L V8 OHV 16V
  • Braking
  • Rear Brake Type
    Drum
    Anti-Brake System
  • ABS Brakes
    Standard
    Front Brake Type
    Disc
  • Suspension
  • Front Spring Type
    Coil
    Front Suspension
    Independent
  • Rear Spring Type
    Leaf
    Rear Suspension
    Live
  • Steering Type
    Recirc
  • Seating
  • Standard Seating
    3
    Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
    Optional
  • Leather Seat
    Optional
  • Weight
  • Maximum GVWR
    6400 lbs
    Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
    2350
  • Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
    1690
    Maximum Towing
    8100 lbs
  • Standard GVWR
    6400 lbs
    Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
    7800
  • Maximum Payload
    2360 lbs
    Standard Payload
    2360 lbs
  • Curb Weight
    4040 lbs
  • Safety
  • Power Door Locks
    Optional
    Driver Airbag
    Standard
  • Feature
  • Tilt Steering
    Optional
    Cruise Control
    Optional
  • Tachometer
    Optional
    Power Windows
    Optional
  • Comfort
  • Air Conditioning
    Optional
  • Wheels and Tires
  • Rear Tire Size
    P225/75R16XL
    Front Tire Size
    P225/75R16XL
  • Tires
    225/75R16
    Full Size Spare Tire
    Standard
  • Alloy Wheels
    Optional
    Front Wheel Size (in)
    16 x 7.0
  • Rear Wheel Size (in)
    16 x 7.0
  • Pricing
  • Dealer Invoice
    $13,983 USD
    MSRP
    $15,880 USD
  • Engine
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
    21
    EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
    15
  • SAE Net Torque @ RPM
    230 @ 3200
    Displacement
    3.9L/239
  • SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
    175 @ 4800
  • Fuel
  • Fuel System
    MPI
    MPG (city)
    13 - 15 miles/gallon
  • Fuel Tank
    26.00 gallon
    MPG (hwy)
    17 - 21 miles/gallon

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