1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Review Summary & Specs
Base Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup
Surviving the test of time.
Summary & Specs
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We drove the Maxi Wagon 3500, the heaviest version available, with an
extended body and seating for 15 passengers. The big 5.9-liter V8 produces
lots of power, but lacks some of the smoothness of the newer Ford and GM
engines. The Dodge Ram Vans are less expensive, however, making them popular
for hotel and airport shuttle services and other fleet operations.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Minivans |
| Editor |
Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief |
| Model Lineup |
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| Engines (standard) |
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| Engines (optional) |
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| Transmissions (standard) |
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| Transmissions (optional) |
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| Safety Equipment (standard) |
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| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
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| Assembled In |
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| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-4A-DODGE |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.4adodge.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$17,460 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
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| Standard Equipment |
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| Destination Charge |
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| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
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| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
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| Price as Tested |
$25,835 |
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| Torque |
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| Fuel Economy |
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| Wheelbase |
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| Length/Width/Height |
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| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
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| Seating Capacity |
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| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Trunk Volume |
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| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
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| Front Suspension |
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| Rear Suspension |
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| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
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| Stock Tires |
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| Brakes Front/Rear |
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| Fuel Capacity |
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