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: Base 4x2 Extended Cab 131 in. WB

Engines

175-hp, 3.9-liter V-6 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

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

Powertrain

3.9 Engine liters  
V-6 Cylinder configuration  
12 # of valves  
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  
3.21 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 3.55  
Optional Axle ratio: 3.90  
Optional Limited slip differential  
17 mpg Fuel economy city  
22 mpg Fuel economy highway  
15 gal. Fuel tank capacity
Optional Fuel tank capacity: 22 gal.
175-hp @ 4,800RPM Engine horsepower  
225 lb.-ft. @ 3,200RPM Engine torque  
3.91" x 3.31" Engine bore x stroke  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

239 cu.in. Engine displacement  
1 Cruising RPM
.48 Drag coefficient  
5,160 lbs. GVWR  
3,600 lbs. Max trailer weight  
215.1" Exterior length  
71.5" Exterior body width  
65.7" Exterior height  
131.0" Wheelbase  
60.5" Front tread  
61.5" Rear tread  
41.9" Front legroom  
22.1" Rear legroom  
40.0" Front headroom  
38.0" Rear headroom  
56.7" Front hiproom  
58.0" Rear hiproom  
58.1" Front shoulder room  
58.2" Rear shoulder room  
77.9" Exterior cargo length  
44.7" Exterior cargo width  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Front anti-roll bar  
Standard Power steering  
Standard Rack and pinion steering  
215/75SR15.0 Front tires  
Optional Front tires: 235/75SR15.0  
215/75SR15.0 Rear tires  
Optional Rear tires: 235/75SR15.0  
Optional Limited slip differential  

Body Exterior

2 Number of doors
Standard Argent bumpers  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Standard Front bumper rub strip  
Standard Rear bumper rub strip  
Optional Trailer hitch  
Optional Clearcoat/metallic paint  

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  
Standard Front cupholder  
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 6  
Standard Front bench seat  
4 Number of driver seat adjustments  
Standard Reclining driver seat  
Standard Driver lumbar support  
Standard Driver fore/aft adjustment  
4 Number of passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Reclining passenger seat  
Standard Passenger fore/aft adjustment  
w/storage Front center armrest  
Standard Rear bench seat  
Standard Full headliner  
Standard Full carpet floor covering  
Standard Cabback insulator  
Standard Sport steering wheel  

Entertainment Features

Standard Radio  
Standard Seek-scan  
Standard Cassette  
4 Speakers

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Standard Aero-composite headlamps  
Standard Center high mounted stop light  
Optional Cargo box light  
Optional Underhood light  
Standard Variably intermittent wipers  
Standard Tinted windows  
Optional Tachometer  
Standard Voltmeter  
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 Limited slip differential  

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