Home Archive 1997 Dodge Ram 2500

1997 Dodge Ram 2500 LT HD Reg. Cab 8-ft. Bed 2WD

1B6KC26W4VJ577045
8.0L V10 OHV 20V
Engine
RWD
Drive
Gasoline
Fuel
UNITED STATES
Built in
No factory image on file
1997 Dodge Ram 2500

VIN Breakdown

SegmentCodeMeaning
WMI · World Mfr ID 1B6 Dodge · North America · United States
VDS · Descriptor KC26W Ram 2500 LT HD Reg. Cab 8-ft. Bed 2WD
VIS · Vehicle ID 4VJ577045 1997 · Serial 577045

Basic Information

MakeDodge
ModelRam 2500
Year1997
TrimLT HD Reg. Cab 8-ft. Bed 2WD
Body StyleCHASSIS AND CAB
ManufacturerDodge
CountryUNITED STATES

Engine & Performance

Engine8.0L V10 OHV 20V
Drive TypeRWD
Fuel TypeGasoline
Plant CodeJ
Serial Number577045

Basic Information

Model Year 1997
Make Dodge
Model Ram 2500
Trim Level LT HD Reg. Cab 8-ft. Bed 2WD

Engine & Performance

Fuel System MPI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 330 @ 3000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 235 @ 4000
Displacement 5.9L/360
Engine Type 8.0L V10 OHV 20V

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short
Transmission-long
Driveline RWD

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight-automatic 4825
Curb Weight-manual 4859
Overall Length 224.10
Overall Width 79.30
Overall Height 72.10
Wheelbase 134.70
Cargo Length 97.50
Width at Wheelwell 50.00
Width at Wall 64.20
Standard Seating 3
Standard Towing 2000
Maximum Towing 14200
Standard Payload 3975
Maximum Payload 3975
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 79.3
Height, Overall (in) 73.4
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 1595
Wheelbase (in) 134.7
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2780

Features & Options

Power Door Locks Optional
Air Conditioning Optional
Cruise Control Optional
Cassette Player Standard
CD Player Optional
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat Optional
Leather Seat Optional
Alloy Wheels Optional
Power Windows Optional

Fuel & Economy

Tank 35.00

Safety & Braking

Anti-Brake System
Front Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Type Drum
ABS Brakes Standard
Driver Airbag Standard

Suspension & Handling

Steering Type Recirc
Front Suspension Independent
Rear Suspension Live
Front Spring Type Coil
Rear Spring Type Leaf
Tilt Steering Optional

Other Specifications

Manufactured in UNITED STATES
Body Style CHASSIS AND CAB
Turning Diameter 45.40
Tires 245/75R16
Front Headroom 40.20
Front Legroom 41.00
Front Shoulder Room 66.00
Front Hip Room 65.60
Ground Clearance 7.80
Track Front 68.60
Track Rear 68.00
Depth 19.40
Passenger Volume 62.80
Standard GVWR 8800
Maximum GVWR 8800
MSRP $18,770
Dealer Invoice $16,440
Tachometer Optional
Full Size Spare Tire Standard
Front Tire Size LT245/75R16E
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 14,000
Body Code 134.7" WB
Ground Clearance, Front (in) 10.1
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 8.5
Rear Tire Size LT245/75R16E
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5

Pattern Information

Pattern1B6KC26W V
WMI 1B6 (United States, North America)