1997 Dodge Dakota Specifications

1997 Dodge Dakota

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1997 Dodge Dakota

Kelley Blue Book Retail $4,075–$5,350  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: SLT 4x4 Standard Cab 111.9 in. WB

Engines

175-hp, 3.9-liter V-6 (regular gas)  
220-hp, 5.2-liter V-8 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

5-speed manual w/OD  
4-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

3.9 Engine liters  
Optional Engine liters: 5.2  
V-6 Cylinder configuration  
Optional Cylinder configuration: V-8  
12 # of valves  
Optional # of valves: 16  
Standard Sequential multi-point fuel injection  
regular unleaded Recommended fuel  
Optional HD radiator  
Optional Block heater  
Optional HD alternator  
Standard Stainless steel exhaust  
5 speed Manual transmission  
Optional Automatic transmission: 4 speed  
Standard Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  
Optional Transmission lock-up torque converter  
Optional Transmission oil cooler  
Standard Automatic locking hubs  
3.55 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 3.90  
Standard 4 wheel drive  
Optional Limited slip differential  
15 mpg Fuel economy city  
19 mpg Fuel economy highway  
15 gal. Fuel tank capacity
Optional Fuel tank capacity: 22 gal.
175-hp @ 4,800RPM Engine horsepower  
Optional Engine horsepower: 220-hp @ 4,400RPM  
225 lb.-ft. @ 3,200RPM Engine torque  
Optional Engine torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 3,200RPM  
3.91" x 3.31" Engine bore x stroke  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

239 cu.in. Engine displacement  
1 Cruising RPM
.56 Drag coefficient  
5,480 lbs. GVWR  
4,100 lbs. Max trailer weight  
195.7" Exterior length  
71.5" Exterior body width  
67.9" Exterior height  
111.9" Wheelbase  
60.5" Front tread  
61.5" Rear tread  
41.9" Front legroom  
40.0" Front headroom  
56.7" Front hiproom  
58.1" Front shoulder room  
77.9" Exterior cargo length  
44.7" Exterior cargo width  
46.5 cu.ft. Exterior cargo volume  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Front anti-roll bar  
Optional Rear anti-roll bar  
Standard Power steering  
Optional Alloy wheels  
215/75SR15.0 Front tires  
Optional Front tires: 235/75SR15.0  
Optional Front tires: 265/75SR15.0  
215/75SR15.0 Rear tires  
Optional Rear tires: 235/75SR15.0  
Optional Rear tires: 265/75SR15.0  
Optional Limited slip differential  

Body Exterior

2 Number of doors
Optional Power door mirrors  
Optional Skid plates  
Standard Argent bumpers  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Standard Front bumper rub strip  
Standard Rear bumper rub strip  
Optional Trailer hitch  
Optional Bodyside moldings  
Optional Fender flares  
Optional Chrome grille  

Convenience Feature

Optional Air conditioning  
Optional Cruise control  
Optional Power windows  
Optional 1-touch down  
Optional Remote keyless entry  
Optional Tilt steering wheel  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Optional Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Optional Passenger vanity mirror  
Standard Front cupholder  
Optional Partial floor console  
Optional Covered floor storage  
Optional Overhead console  
Optional Overhead console storage  
Optional Driver door bin  
Optional Passenger door bin  
Standard Locking glove box  
Optional Illuminated glove box  
1 12V DC power outlet  
Optional 12V DC power outlet: 2  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 3  
Optional Max. seating capacity of 2  
Standard Front bench seat  
Optional Front bucket seats  
2 Number of driver seat adjustments  
Optional Number of driver seat adjustments: 4  
Optional Reclining driver seat  
Optional Driver lumbar support  
Standard Driver fore/aft adjustment  
2 Number of passenger seat adjustments  
Optional Number of passenger seat adjustments: 4  
Optional Reclining passenger seat  
Standard Passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Optional Front center armrest: w/storage  
Optional Cloth door panel trim  
Standard Full headliner  
Optional Full carpet floor covering  
Optional Deluxe sound insulation  
Standard Cabback insulator  
Standard Sport steering wheel  
Optional Floor mats  

Entertainment Features

Standard Radio  
Standard Seek-scan  
Standard Cassette  
Optional CD player  
Optional In-dash CD changer  
Optional Premium audio system  
Optional Graphic equalizer  
4 Speakers
Optional Speakers: 8
Optional Premium speakers  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Standard Aero-composite headlamps  
Optional Front fog lights  
Standard Center high mounted stop light  
Optional Cargo box light  
Optional Underhood light  
Standard Variably intermittent wipers  
Standard Tinted windows  
Optional Front reading lights  
Optional Tachometer  
Standard Voltmeter  
Optional Compass  
Optional Outside temperature display  
Optional Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Optional PRND display in dash  
Standard Oil pressure gauge  
Standard Water temp gauge  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights on warning  
Standard Key warning  
Standard Low fuel warning  
Standard Low washer fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard ABS brakes  
Standard Front disc/rear drum brakes  
Standard Full size spare tire  
Standard Dual front impact airbags  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Optional Power door locks  
Optional Remote keyless entry  
Optional Security system  
Optional Limited slip differential  

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