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Other Trims
MSRP
Base 4x2 Standard Cab 111.9 in. WB
$12,725
SLT 4x2 Standard Cab 111.9 in. WB
$12,725
Sport 4x2 Standard Cab 111.9 in. WB
$12,725
Base 4x2 Standard Cab 124 in. WB
$13,185
SLT 4x2 Standard Cab 124 in. WB
$13,185
Sport 4x2 Standard Cab 124 in. WB
$13,185
Base 4x2 Extended Cab 131 in. WB
$16,420
SLT 4x2 Extended Cab 131 in. WB
$16,420
Sport 4x2 Extended Cab 131 in. WB
$16,420
Base 4x4 Standard Cab 111.9 in. WB
$17,190
SLT 4x4 Standard Cab 111.9 in. WB
$17,190
Sport 4x4 Standard Cab 111.9 in. WB
$17,190
Base 4x4 Extended Cab 131 in. WB
$19,690
SLT 4x4 Extended Cab 131 in. WB
$19,690
Sport 4x4 Extended Cab 131 in. WB
$19,690
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1997 Dodge Dakota Base
Change Trim
$278-$9,034
Current Listing Price
Overview
| Seats | 3 |
| Door Count | 2 |
| Engine | 120-hp, 2.5-liter I-4 (regular gas) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual w/OD |
| Drivetrain | |
| Combined MPG | 19 |
| Warranty | Bumper-to-Bumper, 36 mo/36,000 mi |
Colors
Exterior (19)
Interior (3)
Packages
HD Service Group
$295
MSRP
Tachometer
22 Gallon Fuel Tank
Maximum Engine Cooler
HD Electrical Group
HD Electrical Group
$120
MSRP
Alternator: HD 136 amp.
Light Group
$125
MSRP
Light: cargo
Illuminated Glove Box
Underhood: light
Electrical receptacle: auxiliary
Specifications
STANDARD
OPTIONAL
| Engine | 120-hp, 2.5-liter I-4 (regular gas) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual w/OD |
| Engine | 175-hp, 3.9-liter V-6 (regular gas) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic w/OD |
| Engine | 2.5L I-4 OHV 120hp |
| Engine torque | 145 lb.-ft. @ 3,400RPM |
| Block heater | |
| Transmission electronic control | |
| 5 speed manual transmission | |
| Engine horsepower | 120-hp @ 5,200RPM |
| Automatic transmission | 4 speed |
| Engine bore x stroke | 3.87" x 3.18" |
| Limited slip differential | |
| Recommended fuel | regular unleaded |
| HD alternator | |
| Sequential multi-point fuel injection | |
| HD radiator | |
| Fuel tank capacity | 15 gal. |
| Manual transmission | 5 speed |
| Fuel economy city | 20 mpg |
| # of valves | 8 |
| 4 speed automatic transmission | |
| Engine liters | 2.5 |
| Cylinder configuration | I-4 |
| Overdrive | |
| Transmission lock-up torque converter | |
| Stainless steel exhaust | |
| Axle ratio | 3.21 |
| Fuel economy highway | 25 mpg |
| Full size spare tire | |
| Front disc/rear drum brakes | |
| ABS | |
| Remote keyless entry | |
| Height adjustable front seatbelts | |
| Limited slip differential | |
| ABS brakes | |
| Power door locks | |
| Dual front impact airbags |
| Engine torque | 145 lb.-ft. @ 3,400RPM |
| Exterior cargo volume | 46.5 cu.ft. |
| Wheelbase | 111.9" |
| Front legroom | 41.9" |
| Cruising RPM | 1 |
| Exterior body width | 71.5" |
| Towing capacity | 907kg (2,000lbs) |
| Front headroom | 40.0" |
| Drag coefficient | .49 |
| GVWR | 4,480 lbs. |
| Front hiproom | 56.7" |
| Engine horsepower | 120hp @ 5,200RPM |
| Max trailer weight | 2,000 lbs. |
| Engine bore x stroke | 98.3mm x 80.8mm (3.87" x 3.18") |
| Exterior cargo width | 44.7" |
| Exterior cargo length | 77.9" |
| Engine displacement | 150 cu.in. |
| Exterior length | 195.7" |
| Front shoulder room | 58.1" |
| Front tread | 60.5" |
| Exterior height | 65.6" |
| Rear tread | 61.5" |
| Rack and pinion steering | |
| Front anti-roll bar | |
| Front tires | 215/75SR15.0 |
| All-terrain tires | |
| Rear tires | 215/75SR15.0 |
| Power steering | |
| Limited slip differential |
| Front bumper rub strip | |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Rear step bumper | |
| Rear cargo | tailgate |
| Rear bumper rub strip | |
| Argent bumpers | |
| Grille | colored |
| Cruise control | |
| Front cupholder | |
| Air conditioning | |
| 1-touch down | |
| 12V DC power outlet | 1 |
| Power windows | |
| Day-night rearview mirror | |
| Remote keyless entry | |
| Illuminated glove box | |
| Locking glove box | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | |
| Tilt steering wheel |
| Cruise control | |
| Air conditioning | |
| 1-touch down | |
| 12V DC power outlet | 1 |
| Power windows | |
| Front cupholders | |
| Day-night rearview mirror | |
| Remote keyless entry | |
| Illuminated glove box | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | |
| Tilt steering wheel |
| Passenger fore/aft adjustment | |
| Cabback insulator | |
| Cargo space floor | vinyl/rubber |
| Max seating capacity | 3 |
| Front bench seat | |
| Front seats | bench |
| Full headliner | |
| Cloth upholstery | |
| Number of driver seat adjustments | 2 |
| Driver fore/aft adjustment | |
| Number of passenger seat adjustments | 2 |
| Sport steering wheel | |
| Max. seating capacity of 3 | |
| Vinyl upholstery |
| Primary monitor touchscreen | |
| AM/FM radio | |
| Radio | |
| Speakers | 4 |
| 4 speakers | |
| Seek-scan | |
| Cassette |
| Low washer fluid warning | |
| Battery warning | |
| PRND display in dash | |
| Low fuel warning | |
| Lights on warning | |
| Center high mounted stop light | |
| Underhood light | |
| Water temp gauge | |
| Key warning | |
| Voltmeter | |
| Tinted windows | |
| Cargo box light | |
| Variably intermittent wipers | |
| Trip odometer | |
| Aero-composite headlamps | |
| Tachometer | |
| Light tinted windows | |
| Oil pressure gauge |
| Corrosion perforation warranty (months/miles) | 60/100,000 |
| Basic warranty (months/miles) | 36/36,000 |
| Major components warranty (months/miles) | 36/36,000 |
| Roadside assistance warranty (months/miles) | 36 /36,000 |
15 Trim Levels Available
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