2008 Dodge Dakota Specifications

2008 Dodge Dakota

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2008 Dodge Dakota

Kelley Blue Book Retail $10,550–$20,200  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: TRX 4x2 Extended Cab 131.3 in. WB

Engines

See Specs 210-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 (regular gas)  
See Specs 302-hp, 4.7-liter V-8 (flexible; E85)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 4-speed automatic w/OD  
See Specs 5-speed multi-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

Optional Block heater  
Standard 136-amp. alternator  
Standard 600 CCA battery  
Optional 750 CCA heavy-duty battery  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Optional Chrome tailpipe  
Optional Mode select transmission  
3.55 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 3.92  
Standard Rear-wheel drive  

6-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

4-spd automatic w/OD

Optional Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  

5-spd multi-speed automatic w/OD

Optional Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front short and long arm suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Heavy-duty suspension  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Heavy-duty front shocks  
Standard Rigid axle rear leaf suspension  
Standard Heavy-duty rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P265/70SR16.0 OWL AT tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 16" wheels
Standard Limited slip differential  

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Reverse opening rear passenger doors  
Standard Tailgate  
Standard Power remote side-view door mirrors  
Optional Power remote folding side-view door mirrors  
Optional Side steps  
Standard Black door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Standard 2 front tow hooks  
Standard Front mud flaps  
Optional Rear mud flaps  
Optional Bedliner  
Standard Regular bed  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Trailering with harness  
Optional Class IV trailering with harness, hitch  
Standard Gray fender flares  
Standard Metal-look grille  
Optional Chrome tip exhaust  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (front doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Optional Remote engine start  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Garage door transmitter  
Optional Navigation system with voice activation  
Optional Voice recorder  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console  
Standard Glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Rear door bins  
Standard Audio media storage  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 2 12V DC power outlets  
Optional 1 12V DC power outlet  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 4  
Optional Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Optional Front bench seats  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 8-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver lumbar support  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Power driver fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power driver cushion tilt  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Standard Manual passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear 40-40 jump seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-up cushion  
Standard Premium cloth front seat upholstery  
Standard Vinyl rear seat upholstery  
Standard Vinyl door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Deluxe sound insulation  
Standard Metal-look instrument panel insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Optional Leather steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front floor mats  
Standard Metal-look interior accents  

Entertainment Features

Standard SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Optional SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Optional DVD-Audio  
Standard Radio data system  
Optional 276W amplifier  
Optional Voice activated radio  
Optional Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 4 speakers
Optional 6 Alpine speakers  
Optional Entertainment system with DVD and digital media  
Optional 1 1st row LCD monitor  
Standard Fixed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Cargo bed light  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Optional Rear window defroster  
Standard Sliding rear windshield  
Standard Deep-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Compass  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-radio clock  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  
Standard Turn-signal-on warning  
Optional Transmission-fluid-temperature warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Rear wheel ABS brakes  
Optional Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 1 ABS channel  
Optional 3 ABS channels  
Standard Front disc/rear drum brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Full-size spare tire  
Standard Underbody mounted spare tire w/crankdown  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Optional Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Sentry Key Ignition disable  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-6 Engine type  
226 cu.in. Engine displacement  
210-hp @ 5,200 rpm Engine horsepower  
235 lbs.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Engine torque  
SOHC Valvetrain  
12 Valves  
3.7" x 3.6" Engine bore x stroke  
9.70 to 1 Compression ratio  
22.0 gal. Fuel tank capacity
16 mpg Fuel economy city  
20 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.45 Drag coefficient  
4,354 lbs. Curb weight  
2,510 lbs. Front curb weight  
1,844 lbs. Rear curb weight  
6,010 lbs. GVWR  
3,100 lbs. Front GAWR  
3,600 lbs. Rear GAWR  
1,660 lbs. Payload  
3,600 lbs. Front axle capacity  
3,850 lbs. Rear axle capacity  
3,100 lbs. Front spring rating  
3,850 lbs. Rear spring rating  
4,368 lbs. Front tire/wheel capacity  
4,368 lbs. Rear tire/wheel capacity  
4,000 lbs. Towing capacity  
8,500 lbs. GCWR  
218.8" Exterior length  
39.3" Cab to axle  
48.8" Axle to end of frame  
4.1 cu.in. Frame section modulus
71.7" Exterior body width  
68.7" Exterior height  
131.3" Wheelbase  
62.8" Front tread  
62.9" Rear tread  
22.0' Turning radius  
23 degrees Approach angle  
23 degrees Departure angle  
7.9" Ground clearance (min.)  
8.1" Ground clearance (max.)  
20 degrees Ramp breakover angle  
31.9" Load floor height  
41.9" Front legroom  
32.1" Rear legroom  
39.6" Front headroom  
36.5" Rear headroom  
54.9" Front hiproom  
56.9" Rear hiproom  
57.7" Front shoulder room  
57.4" Rear shoulder room  
94.3 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
78.8" Exterior cargo length  
45.2" Exterior cargo width  
46.6 cu.ft. Exterior cargo volume  
17.6" Pickup bed depth  
59.6 " Exterior cargo maximum width  
30.0 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  

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