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1997 Dodge Ram 2500 (base trim)

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1997 Dodge Ram 2500
Resale Value:N/A
Engines: 5.9L L6; 8.0L V10; 5.2L V8
Transmissions: 0 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual; 4 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Four Wheel Drive; Rear Wheel Drive; Two Wheel Drive
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1997 Dodge Ram 2500 Resale Values

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MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
1 - 50,000$5,797$4,772N/AN/A$7,920$6,480N/A
50,001 - 60,000$5,697$4,672N/AN/A$7,820$6,380N/A
60,001 - 70,000$5,597$4,572N/AN/A$7,720$6,280N/A
70,001 - 85,000$5,497$4,472N/AN/A$7,620$6,180N/A
85,001 - 100,000$5,397$4,372N/AN/A$7,520$6,080N/A
100,001 - 115,000$5,297$4,272N/AN/A$7,420$5,980N/A
115,001 - 130,000$4,897$4,172N/AN/A$7,020$5,880N/A
130,001 - 150,000$4,522$3,772N/AN/A$6,645$5,480N/A
150,001 - 170,000$3,972$3,397$2,908N/A$6,095$5,105$4,561
170,001 - 190,000$3,372$2,847$2,533N/A$5,495$4,555$4,186
190,001 - 999,999$2,772$2,197$1,983N/A$4,895$3,905$3,636

1997 Dodge Ram 2500 Specs (base trim)

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5,900 cc 5.9 liters 8 V front longitudinal engine with 101.6 mm bore, 90.9 mm stroke, 8.7 compression ratio, cast iron block, cast iron head, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
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Unleaded fuel
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Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 13.8
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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132 liter fuel tank
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Power: 171 kW , 235 HP @ 4,000 rpm; 330 ft lb @ 3,000 rpm

1997 Dodge Ram 2500 Crash Test Data

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Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Front Occupant Not Tested
Passenger's Side n/a Rear Occupant Not Tested
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