1997 Dodge Dakota specs & colors

Regular Cab Pickup

Change trim

$12,725

Starting MSRP
Current listing price

1997 Dodge Dakota

Showing the 1997 Dodge Dakota Reg Cab 112" WB SLT

Shop Now

Key specs

2-door
3 seats
175.0-hp, 3.9-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
0 combined MPG
214.8" length, 65.6" height
Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior

Agate

Camel

Mist Gray

Packages

SLT QUICK-ORDER PKG

$2,635

Starting MSRP
- SLT decor group
- air cond
- P215/75R15 all-season RWL tires
See more detail
$2,635

Starting MSRP
- SLT decor group
- air cond
- P215/75R15 all-season RWL tires
- light group
- premium door trim panels
- tachometer
- 22 gallon fuel tank
- floor carpeting
- cloth 40/20/40 bench seat w/center armrest

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas V6
MPG: 16 City / 21 Hwy
Horsepower: 230 hp
175 hp
Seating Capacity: 3

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: Not Available in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 11.3 x 0.9 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line): Not Available
Brake ABS System: Not Available
Brake Type: Power

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 117
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 600

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 225 @ 3200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 175 @ 4800
Displacement: 3.9L/239
Engine Type: Gas V6
Transmission Options: M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG: 16 City / 21 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 14.0 qts

Measurements

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume: 47 ft³
Tailgate Width: 58 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 18 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 45 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: 59 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: 58 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 78 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 8 in
Ground Clearance, Front: 9 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor: 30 in
Cab to End of Frame: N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: 49 in
Overhang, Front: 34 in
Height, Overall: 66 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 72 in
Length, Overall: N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper: 196 in
Wheelbase: 112 in
Second Hip Room: N/A
Second Shoulder Room: N/A
Second Leg Room: N/A
Second Head Room: N/A
Front Shoulder Room: 58 in
Front Leg Room: 42 in
Front Head Room: 40 in
Passenger Capacity: 3
Front Hip Room: 57 in

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 36 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A
Steering Type: Power Rack & Pinion

Suspension

Axle Type - Rear: Semi-Floating Hypoid
Axle Type - Front: Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear: Leaf Spring
Suspension Type - Front: Independent Coil

Tires & Wheels

Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size: 15 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size: 15 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size: 15 x 7.0 in
Spare Tire Size: P215/75R15
Rear Tire Size: P215/75R15
Front Tire Size: P215/75R15

Weight & Capacity

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 4,550 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Curb Weight: 3,273 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 5,700 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 22 gal
Maximum Trailering Capacity: N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 400 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 10,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 5,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 7,500 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 1,277 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 1,277 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 3,273 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 1,421 lbs
Curb Weight - Front: 1,852 lbs
Base Curb Weight: N/A

Compare trims

1997 Dodge Dakota

Wondering which trim is right for you?

Our 1997 Dodge Dakota trim comparison will help you decide.