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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Trim not encoded · 4 possible

1B7HC16X0VS299814

3.9L V6 OHV 12V

Engine

RWD

Drive

Gasoline

Fuel

United States

Built in

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1997 Dodge Ram 1500

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VIN Breakdown

Segment	Code	Meaning
WMI · World Mfr ID	1B7	Dodge · North America · United States
VDS · Descriptor	HC16X	Ram 1500
VIS · Vehicle ID	0VS299814	1997 · Serial 299814

Basic Information

MakeDodge

ModelRam 1500

Year1997

Body StyleREGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR

Doors2

ManufacturerDodge

CountryUnited States

Engine & Performance

Engine3.9L V6 OHV 12V

Drive TypeRWD

Fuel TypeGasoline

Serial Number299814

Possible Trims for This VIN

This VIN's pattern doesn't narrow down the trim level. It could be any of the following — the differences below are the only ones we can tell from the VIN.

LT Reg. Cab 6.5-ft. Bed 2WD
MSRP $15,880 · Wheelbase 118.70 · Overall Length 204.10, +16 more
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LT Reg. Cab 8-ft. Bed 2WD
MSRP $16,165 · Wheelbase 134.70 · Overall Length 224.10, +16 more
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WS Reg. Cab 6.5-ft. Bed 2WD
MSRP $14,075 · Wheelbase 118.70 · Overall Length 204.10, +15 more
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WS Reg. Cab 8-ft. Bed 2WD
MSRP $14,345 · Wheelbase 134.70 · Overall Length 224.10, +15 more
View this trim →

Basic Information

Model Year 1997

Make Dodge

Model Ram 1500

Trim Level Varies by trim (see possible trims)

Engine & Performance

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 230 @ 3200

Displacement 3.9L/239

Engine Type 3.9L V6 OHV 12V

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 175 @ 4800

Fuel System MPI

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short

Transmission-long

Driveline RWD

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight-automatic Varies by trim (see possible trims)

Curb Weight-manual Varies by trim (see possible trims)

Overall Length 204.10 or 224.10

Overall Width 79.30

Overall Height 71.90 or 71.80

Wheelbase 118.70 or 134.70

Cargo Length 77.50 or 97.50

Width at Wheelwell 50.00

Width at Wall 64.20

Standard Seating 3

Maximum Towing 8100, 3630, or 3300

Standard Payload Varies by trim (see possible trims)

Maximum Payload Varies by trim (see possible trims)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 79.3

Wheelbase (in) 134.7

Height, Overall (in) 71.8

Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2545

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 1680

Features & Options

Power Door Locks Optional

Air Conditioning Optional

Cruise Control Optional

Cassette Player Standard or Optional

CD Player Optional

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat Varies by trim (see possible trims)

Leather Seat Optional

Alloy Wheels Optional

Power Windows Optional

Fuel & Economy

Tank 26.00 or 35.00

Fuel Economy-city 13 - 15 or 15

Fuel Economy-highway 17 - 21 or 19 - 21

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 15

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 21

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 40.60 or 45.20

Tires 225/75R16

Front Headroom 40.20

Front Legroom 41.00

Front Shoulder Room 66.00

Front Hip Room 65.60

Ground Clearance 7.60

Track Front 66.90

Track Rear 66.90

Depth 19.40

Passenger Volume 62.80

Standard GVWR 6400 or 6010

Maximum GVWR 6400 or 6010

MSRP Varies by trim (see possible trims)

Dealer Invoice Varies by trim (see possible trims)

Tachometer Optional

Full Size Spare Tire Standard

Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7.0

Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7.0

Rear Tire Size P225/75R16

Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 7.6

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 7800

Front Tire Size P225/75R16

Ground Clearance, Front (in) 8.8

Body Code 119" WB

Pattern Information

Pattern1B7HC16X V

WMI 1B7 (United States, North America)