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

1B7KC26Z2VJ521269
5.9L V8 OHV 16V
Engine
RWD
Drive
Gasoline
Fuel
UNITED STATES
Built in
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1997 Dodge Ram 2500

VIN Breakdown

SegmentCodeMeaning
WMI · World Mfr ID 1B7 Dodge · North America · United States
VDS · Descriptor KC26Z Ram 2500 LT HD Reg. Cab 8-ft. Bed 2WD
VIS · Vehicle ID 2VJ521269 1997 · Serial 521269

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 V8 OHV 16V
Drive TypeRWD
Fuel TypeGasoline
Plant CodeJ
Serial Number521269

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
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 330 @ 3000
Fuel System MPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 235 @ 4000
Engine Type 5.9L V8 OHV 16V

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

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

Pattern Information

Pattern1B7KC26Z V
WMI 1B7 (United States, North America)