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1997 Dodge Ram 2500 ST Club Cab 8-ft. Bed 2WD as selected, not confirmed by the VIN

3B7KC23D9VM531566
5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Engine
5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Transmission
RWD
Drive
Diesel
Fuel
MEXICO
Built in
No factory image on file
1997 Dodge Ram 2500

VIN Breakdown

SegmentCodeMeaning
WMI · World Mfr ID 3B7 Dodge · North America · Mexico
VDS · Descriptor KC23D Ram 2500 ST Club Cab 8-ft. Bed 2WD
VIS · Vehicle ID 9VM531566 1997 · Serial 531566

Basic Information

MakeDodge
ModelRam 2500
Year1997
TrimST Club Cab 8-ft. Bed 2WD
Body StyleEXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Doors2
ManufacturerDodge
CountryMEXICO

Engine & Performance

Engine5.9L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Drive TypeRWD
Fuel TypeDiesel
Plant CodeM
Serial Number531566

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.

  • ST Club Cab 6.5-ft. Bed 2WD
    MSRP $20,775 · Wheelbase 138.70 · Overall Length 224.10, +10 more
    View this trim →
  • ST Club Cab 8-ft. Bed 2WD
    shown above
    MSRP $20,980 · Wheelbase 154.70 · Overall Length 244.10, +10 more

Basic Information

Model Year 1997
Make Dodge
Model Ram 2500
Trim Level ST Club Cab 8-ft. Bed 2WD

Engine & Performance

Fuel System MPI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 330 @ 3000
Displacement 5.9L/360
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 5105
Curb Weight-manual 5139
Overall Length 244.10
Overall Width 79.40
Overall Height 72.80
Wheelbase 154.70
Cargo Length 97.50
Width at Wheelwell 50.00
Width at Wall 64.20
Standard Seating 6
Standard Towing 2000
Maximum Towing 14000
Standard Payload 3695
Maximum Payload 3695
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 2160
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 79.3
Height, Overall (in) 72.9
Wheelbase (in) 138.7
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2825

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 MEXICO
Body Style EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Turning Diameter 51.60
Tires 245/75R16
Front Headroom 40.20
Rear Headroom 39.40
Front Legroom 41.00
Rear Legroom 31.60
Front Shoulder Room 66.00
Rear Shoulder Room 67.70
Front Hip Room 65.60
Rear Hip Room 66.80
Ground Clearance 8.60
Track Front 66.90
Track Rear 68.00
Depth 19.40
Passenger Volume 111.30
Standard GVWR 8800
Maximum GVWR 8800
MSRP $20,980
Dealer Invoice $18,353
Tachometer Optional
Full Size Spare Tire Standard
Rear Tire Size LT245/75R16E
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Front Tire Size LT245/75R16E
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 14,000
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 8.6
Ground Clearance, Front (in) 9.9
Body Code 139" WB

Pattern Information

Pattern3B7KC23D V
WMI 3B7 (Mexico, North America)