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

1B7MC36D6VJ522461
5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Engine
RWD
Drive
Diesel
Fuel
UNITED STATES
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1997 Dodge Ram 3500

VIN Breakdown

SegmentCodeMeaning
WMI · World Mfr ID 1B7 Dodge · North America · United States
VDS · Descriptor MC36D Ram 3500 LT Reg. Cab 8-ft. Bed 2WD
VIS · Vehicle ID 6VJ522461 1997 · Serial 522461

Basic Information

MakeDodge
ModelRam 3500
Year1997
TrimLT 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 Number522461

Basic Information

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

Engine & Performance

Fuel System MPI
Displacement 5.9L/360
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 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
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 2475
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 93.8
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2915
Height, Overall (in) 73.0
Wheelbase (in) 134.7

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 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
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.0
Rear Tire Size LT215/85R16D
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 8.4
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 15,000
Body Code 135" WB
Ground Clearance, Front (in) 9.9
Front Tire Size LT215/85R16D
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.0

Pattern Information

Pattern1B7MC36D V
WMI 1B7 (United States, North America)