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1997 Dodge Ram 3500 LT Reg. Cab 8-ft. Bed 2WD

1B6MC36W1VJ541134
8.0L V10 OHV 20V
Engine
RWD
Drive
Gasoline
Fuel
UNITED STATES
Built in
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1997 Dodge Ram 3500

VIN Breakdown

SegmentCodeMeaning
WMI · World Mfr ID 1B6 Dodge · North America · United States
VDS · Descriptor MC36W Ram 3500 LT Reg. Cab 8-ft. Bed 2WD
VIS · Vehicle ID 1VJ541134 1997 · Serial 541134

Basic Information

MakeDodge
ModelRam 3500
Year1997
TrimLT 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 Number541134

Basic Information

Model Year 1997
Make Dodge
Model Ram 3500
Trim Level LT Reg. Cab 8-ft. Bed 2WD

Engine & Performance

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

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short
Transmission-long
Driveline RWD

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight-automatic 5390
Curb Weight-manual 5424
Overall Length 224.10
Overall Width 93.80
Overall Height 73.00
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 14100
Standard Payload 5110
Maximum Payload 5110
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 86.6
Height, Overall (in) 77.3
Wheelbase (in) 138.7
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 2180
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 3200

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 215/85R16
Front Headroom 40.20
Front Legroom 41.00
Front Shoulder Room 66.00
Front Hip Room 65.60
Ground Clearance 8.40
Track Front 69.80
Track Rear 73.00
Depth 19.40
Passenger Volume 62.80
Standard GVWR 10500
Maximum GVWR 10500
MSRP $20,255
Dealer Invoice $17,702
Tachometer Optional
Full Size Spare Tire Standard
Front Tire Size LT215/85R16E
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 15,000
Body Code 162.7" WB
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.0
Ground Clearance, Front (in) 15.2
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.0
Rear Tire Size LT215/85R16E
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 9.0

Pattern Information

Pattern1B6MC36W V
WMI 1B6 (United States, North America)