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1997 Dodge Caravan
United States
Gasoline
AWD
Minivan
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
Dodge
Model
Caravan
Body Style
Minivan
Generation
3rd Generation
Seats
7
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
3.8 V6 AWD Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
169 hp
Power (kW)
124 kW
Torque
308 Nm (227 lb-ft)
Top speed
178 km/h
(111 mph)
0–60 mph
11 seconds
0–100 km/h
11.7 seconds
Displacement
3,778 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,732 mm
(186.3 in)
Width
1,951 mm
(76.8 in)
Height
1,740 mm
(68.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,878 mm
(113.3 in)
Curb weight
1,827 kg
(4,028 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,300 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,100 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
10W-50
Engine Configuration
Bore
96 mm
(3.8 in)
Stroke
87 mm
(3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
9 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Pedal
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Rubber
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Leaf
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Yes
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
76 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Left
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
15.8 litres / 100 km
Highway
12.1 litres / 100 km
Combined
14 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,600 mm
(63.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,626 mm
(64.0 in)
Turning Circle
11.5 m
Ground Clearance
137 mm
(5.4 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
1,011 mm
(39.8 in)
Head Room, Rear
1,041 mm
(41.0 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,046 mm
(41.2 in)
Leg Room, Rear
930 mm
(36.6 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,588 mm
(62.5 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,621 mm
(63.8 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
70 kg
(154 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
MPV
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Sliding (Left | Right)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Heated
Optional
House Colour
Black
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Wiper Speeds
2
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
One-touch up/down
Optional
Windows › Window Lifts, Features › One-touch up/down
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Windows
Rear Windows, Pop-out
Manual
Windows › Rear Windows, Pop-out
Powered
Optional
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Whip
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
114.3
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
71.6
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
Alloy
Optional
Steel
Optional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
Connectivity › Radio
CD
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Manual
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rear
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Light
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Optional
Guide Light
Optional
Lights › Read Light
Front
Optional
Lights › Guide Light
Entry Guard
Optional
Other Equipment
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Front
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Tilt
Optional
Number of Spokes
3
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Cover
Optional
Carpet
Optional
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
450 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
4,140 litres
Carpet
Rubber
Optional
Design
Colour
Beige
Black
Grey
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Armrest
Driver
Passenger
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
No Split
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Third/Fourth Seat Row
Third Seat Row
Yes
Third/Fourth Seat Row › Third Seat Row
Collapsible
Yes
Type of Seat
Adult
Seat Angle
Front Facing
Third/Fourth Seat Row › Third Seat Row › Collapsible
Fold Type
Manual
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Speed Limiter
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Yes
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Other Features
Immobiliser
Optional
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Optional
Airbags
Frontal Airbag
Driver: Yes
Passenger: Yes
Rear: -
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
B-Pillar, Left
On-board Diagnostic, Port Type
OBD-II
On-board Diagnostic, Port Location
Steering Wheel, Lower Left
Car Classification
American Classification
Minivan
British Classification
Large MPV
Australian Classification
People Mover
European Segment
M-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large MPV
Awards
Canadian
Car of the Year
1996
Motor Trend
Car of the Year
1996
Caravan
Model
3 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Minivan
Variant
Caravan Standard
1984–2007
Caravan Minivan Generations
3 of 4
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3rd Generation
1996–2000
Year
1997
Powertrain
3.8 V6 AWD Automatic
Horsepower
169 hp
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
MinivanMinivan
AWD
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline