1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Work Special (2WD)
The 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Work Special (2WD) is a 175-hp 3.9-liter V6 pickup truck with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $14,075 MSRP.
It makes 175 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 230 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway.
The Ram 1500 measures 199.9 inches long on a 118.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,040 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $14,075 ($28,501 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.9L Magnum OHV V6 |
| Displacement | 3.9 L |
| Horsepower | 175 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 230 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 4.03 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.33 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.38 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.73 |
| Reverse | 3.57 |
| Final Drive | 3.21 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 26 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Wide Track independent |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf spring, solid axle |
| Turning Diameter | 40.6 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.6 x 1.26" |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 7.0" |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 7.0" |
| Tires Front | P225/75R16XL |
| Tires Rear | P225/75R16XL |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 199.9 in |
| Width | 79.3 in |
| Height | 71.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,040 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 58.2% / 41.8% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 66 in |
| Hip Room Front | 65.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 65.6 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars