1997 Dodge Grand Caravan SE
The 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan SE is a 150-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $20,755 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 150 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 167 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Grand Caravan measures 199.6 inches long on a 119.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,772 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $20,755 ($42,027 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.4L EDZ I4 |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 150 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 167 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Injection Type | Multi-port fuel injection (MPI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic with Overdrive, Electronic Control (41TE) |
| 1st Gear | 2.84 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.57 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.69 |
| Reverse | 2.21 |
| Final Drive | 3.91 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline (87 octane) |
| Tank Capacity | 20 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Parallel leaf spring w/ rigid beam axle |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.0 in |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.75 in |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.07 x 0.94 in vented rotor |
| Rear Brake Disc | N/A -- rear drum brakes, 9.84 x 2.16 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 x 6.5 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15 x 6.5 in |
| Tires Front | P215/65R15 |
| Tires Rear | P215/65R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 199.6 in |
| Width | 76.8 in |
| Height | 68.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.3 in |
| Front Track | 63 in |
| Rear Track | 64 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 132.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,772 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 40 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 39.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 62.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 63.7 in |
| Hip Room Front | 57.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 61.3 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars