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1997 Dodge Ram 3500 LT Reg. Cab 8-ft. Bed 4WD

1B6MF36W1VJ609505
8.0L V10 OHV 20V
Engine
4WD
Drive
Gasoline
Fuel
UNITED STATES
Built in
No factory image on file
1997 Dodge Ram 3500

VIN Breakdown

SegmentCodeMeaning
WMI · World Mfr ID 1B6 Dodge · North America · United States
VDS · Descriptor MF36W Ram 3500 LT Reg. Cab 8-ft. Bed 4WD
VIS · Vehicle ID 1VJ609505 1997 · Serial 609505

Basic Information

MakeDodge
ModelRam 3500
Year1997
TrimLT Reg. Cab 8-ft. Bed 4WD
Body StyleCHASSIS AND CAB
ManufacturerDodge
CountryUNITED STATES

Engine & Performance

Engine8.0L V10 OHV 20V
Drive Type4WD
Fuel TypeGasoline
Plant CodeJ
Serial Number609505

Basic Information

Model Year 1997
Make Dodge
Model Ram 3500
Trim Level LT Reg. Cab 8-ft. Bed 4WD

Engine & Performance

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

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short
Transmission-long
Driveline 4WD
4WD/AWD Standard

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight-automatic 5710
Curb Weight-manual 5744
Overall Length 224.10
Overall Width 93.80
Overall Height 77.40
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 12900
Standard Payload 4790
Maximum Payload 4790
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 3320
Height, Overall (in) 77.2
Wheelbase (in) 162.7
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 2190
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 86.6

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 Live
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 45.20
Tires 215/85R16
Front Headroom 40.20
Front Legroom 41.00
Front Shoulder Room 66.00
Front Hip Room 65.60
Ground Clearance 8.10
Track Front 69.80
Track Rear 73.00
Depth 19.40
Passenger Volume 62.80
Standard GVWR 10500
Maximum GVWR 10500
MSRP $22,770
Dealer Invoice $19,875
Tachometer Optional
Full Size Spare Tire Standard
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.0
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 15,000
Front Tire Size LT215/85R16E
Ground Clearance, Front (in) 8.6
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 9.0
Body Code 162.7" WB
Rear Tire Size LT215/85R16E
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.0

Pattern Information

Pattern1B6MF36W V
WMI 1B6 (United States, North America)