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

1B7KC26D8VJ583246
5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Engine
RWD
Drive
Diesel
Fuel
UNITED STATES
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1997 Dodge Ram 2500

VIN Breakdown

SegmentCodeMeaning
WMI · World Mfr ID 1B7 Dodge · North America · United States
VDS · Descriptor KC26D Ram 2500 LT HD Reg. Cab 8-ft. Bed 2WD
VIS · Vehicle ID 8VJ583246 1997 · Serial 583246

Basic Information

MakeDodge
ModelRam 2500
Year1997
TrimLT HD Reg. Cab 8-ft. Bed 2WD
Body StyleREGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Doors2
ManufacturerDodge
CountryUNITED STATES

Engine & Performance

Engine5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Drive TypeRWD
Fuel TypeDiesel
Plant CodeJ
Serial Number583246

Basic Information

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

Engine & Performance

Displacement 5.9L/360
Fuel System MPI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 330 @ 3000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 235 @ 4000
Engine Type 5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL

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) 72.1
Wheelbase (in) 134.7
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2775
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 2050

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 REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
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
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 7.8
Body Code 135" WB
Ground Clearance, Front (in) 9.1
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Rear Tire Size LT245/75R16E
Front Tire Size LT245/75R16E
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 14,000
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5

Pattern Information

Pattern1B7KC26D V
WMI 1B7 (United States, North America)