1997 Dodge Dakota Specifications

Club Cab 131" WB 4WD Base
MSRP based on Club Cab 131" WB 4WD Base
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 15 mpg City/19 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V6, 3.9L
EPA Class No Data
Style Name 4WD Club Cab 6.5 Ft Box Base
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 6
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style Extended Cab Pickup - Short Bed
Transmission 5-speed manual transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Weight Information
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) 5480
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2391
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) 3166
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 8000
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 1627
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) 3000
Interior Dimensions
Second Leg Room (in) 22.1
Front Hip Room (in) 58.0
Front Leg Room (in) 41.9
Second Shoulder Room (in) 54.8
Passenger Capacity 6
Second Head Room (in) 38.0
Front Shoulder Room (in) 58.9
Second Hip Room (in) 53.1
Front Head Room (in) 40.0
Exterior Dimensions
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in) 122.1
Frame Width, Rear (in) - TBD -
Overhang, Front (in) 34.4
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) 30.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 71.5
Cab to Axle (in) 38.0
Ground Clearance, Front (in) 7.6
Wheelbase (in) 130.9
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in) 49.7
Ground to Top of Frame (in) - TBD -
Height, Overall (in) 68.5
Cab to End of Frame (in) - TBD -
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 10.2
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) 214.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume (ft³) 47.1
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) 17.6
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in) 59.3
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³) 25.2
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in) 77.9
Tailgate Width (in) 57.8
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 44.7
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in) 57.8

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Location Inboard LH
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 15.0
Aux Fuel Tank Location NA
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) NA
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 19

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Oil Cooler NA
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 175 @ 4800
Displacement 3.9L/239
Engine Order Code EHC
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 225 @ 3200
Fuel System MPI
Engine Type Gas V6
Transmission
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.33
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.22
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.79
Trans PTO Access NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.44
Clutch Size (in) 10.4
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low 2.72
Drivetrain 4-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.83
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Transfer Case Model NV231
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Trans Power Take Off NA
Transfer Case Power Take Off NA
Trans Order Code DDQ
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line) NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake Type Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.3 x 0.9
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 9 x 2.5
Brake ABS System NA
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock NA
Steering Type Power Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 41.0
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center 15.4
Tires
Front Tire Capacity (lbs) 1583
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare 755
Rear Tire Size P215/75R15
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front 755
Spare Tire Order Code TMD
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) 1583
Front Tire Order Code TMD
Spare Tire Size P215/75R15
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear 755
Front Tire Size P215/75R15
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) 1583
Rear Tire Order Code TMD
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.0
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.0
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.0
Suspension
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) 3400
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 30.2
Axle Type - Front Independent
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear 3.55
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) 3400
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) 3850
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front Torsion Bar
Axle Type - Rear Semi-Floating Hypoid
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 30.2
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) 3000
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front 3.55
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA
Suspension Type - Rear Leaf Spring

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS No
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km 100,000
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 36,000
Drivetrain Years 3
Roadside Assistance Note W/24 hour road service: Roadside Assistance Program (Cross Country Motor Club) - includes - towing, changing a flat tire, jump start, lockout service, fuel delivery.
Warranty Note CUSTOMER ONE CARE:

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 14.0
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 117
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 600
Maximum Alternator Watts 1404
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) NA
Trailering
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 10,000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 5000
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 700
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 500
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