Sizes

• The 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 came in several regular cab versions and club cab (also known as an extended cab) versions. All Ram 1500 pickups had either a 6.5-foot bed or an 8-foot bed.
  
  

Performance

• The 1500 had a 3.9-liter, V6 engine. It could achieve between 19 and 21 miles per gallon on the highway. The truck's power was rated at 130 kW, 175-horsepower at 4,800 rpm.
  
  

Exterior

• The 1997 Ram 1500 had an overall length of 200 inches. Its width spanned 79.2 inches, with a height of 72 inches, a wheelbase of 119 inches and a gross vehicle weight rating of 6,386 lbs. The latter is the truck's total weight limit when fully loaded.
  
  

Interior

• Inside, the Ram had 41 inches of front headroom, 41 inches of front legroom and total cargo area length of 82 inches. Truck's features included power steering and bench seating for three, with vinyl seat upholstery.
  
  

Handling

• The 1997 Ram 1500 came with an anti-lock brake system, two disc brakes and a wishbone front suspension with a beam rear suspension.