1997 Dodge Dakota specs & colors

Regular Cab Pickup

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$12,725

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Agate

Camel

Mist Gray

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BASE QUICK-ORDER PKG

$0

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base vehicle

Specifications

Cruising Range - City	300.00 mi
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy	375.00 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	20 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	25 MPG

First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.83
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.44
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	N/A
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	2.33
Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1)	4.22
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.79
Trans Description Cont.	Manual w/OD
Trans Type	5

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	5000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity	N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	10,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	400 lbs

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating	4550.00 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight	3273.00 lbs
Curb Weight	3273.00 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear	1421 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating	5400 lbs
As Spec'd Payload	1277.00 lbs
Total Option Weight	0.00 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity	1277.00 lbs
Base Curb Weight	N/A lbs
Option Weight - Rear	0.00 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating	5700.00 lbs
Curb Weight - Front	1852 lbs
Option Weight - Front	0.00 lbs

Cargo Volume	47.1 ft³
Cargo Box Width @ Floor	59.3 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper	N/A in
Front Leg Room	41.9 in
Cab to End of Frame	N/A in
Length, Overall	N/A in
Wheelbase	111.9 in
Overhang, Front	34.4 in
Front Hip Room	56.7 in
Second Leg Room	N/A in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear	57.8 in
Second Head Room	N/A in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings	44.7 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper	49.4 in
Height, Overall	65.6 in
Tailgate Width	57.8 in
Passenger Capacity	3
Front Shoulder Room	58.1 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor	30.0 in
Front Head Room	40.0 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	71.5 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor	77.9 in
Second Hip Room	N/A in
Ground Clearance, Front	8.5 in
Second Shoulder Room	N/A in
Cargo Box (Area) Height	17.6 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper	195.8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear	7.8 in

High strength 35,000 PSI carbon steel frame	Standard
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes	Standard
HD front/rear shock absorbers	Standard
Fuel/oil pressure/engine temp gauges, voltmeter, trip odometer	Standard
Tinted glass	Standard
5-speed manual transmission w/OD	Standard
Painted grille	Standard
Single electric horn	Standard
(5) 15" x 6" styled steel wheels-inc: (4) molded center caps	Standard
Black front bumper	Standard
Conventional spare tire & wheel w/underslung spare tire carrier	Standard
City 20/hwy 25 (2.5L engine/5-speed manual trans)	Standard
Side window demisters	Standard
Black sport steering wheel	Standard
Independent front suspension	Standard
9.0" diameter hydraulic clutch	Standard
City 17/hwy 22 (3.9L engine/5-speed manual trans)	Standard
Black rear step bumper	Standard
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette	Standard
117-amp alternator	Standard
600-amp maintenance-free battery	Standard
Hood release in cab	Standard
Cigar lighter	Standard
1250# payload pkg-inc: 4550 GVWR (3000 front/2700 rear), springs (3000 front/2700 rear), axles (3000 front/3850 rear)	Standard
3-point outboard seating position unibelts w/front height adjusters, center lap belts	Standard
Driver & front passenger air bag	Standard
Day/night rearview mirror	Standard
15 gallon fuel tank w/tethered gas cap	Standard
Premium paint w/clear coat finish	Standard
Instrument panel w/side window demisters	Standard
Front stabilizer bar	Standard
Black rubber floor covering	Standard
2.5L (150) MPI 4-cyl "MAGNUM" engine	Standard
Pwr rack & pinion steering	Standard
Rear wheel drive	Standard
City 16/hwy 21 (3.9L engine/4-speed auto trans)	Standard
Vinyl bench seat	Standard
Deluxe 2-speed intermittent windshield wipers	Standard
6.5' pickup box-inc: double wall construction, 2-tier loading, easy-off tailgate	Standard
Dual black non-remote 5" x 7" exterior mirrors	Standard
P215/75R15 all-season SBR BSW tires	Standard

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Spare Wheel Material	Steel
Spare Wheel Size	15 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Material	Steel
Front Wheel Size	15 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size	15 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Material	Steel

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	120 @ 5200
Engine Type	Gas I4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	145 @ 3400
Displacement	2.5L/150

Suspension Type - Rear	Leaf Spring
Axle Type - Rear	Semi-Floating Hypoid
Suspension Type - Front	Independent Coil

Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.3 x 0.9 in
Brake Type	Power
Drum - Rear (Yes or )	Yes

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft
Steering Type	Power Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	36.0 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	N/A

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

Rear Tire Size	P215/75R15
Front Tire Size	P215/75R15
Spare Tire Size	P215/75R15

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