1997 Dodge Dakota specs & colors

Regular Cab Pickup

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MSRP
Reg Cab 112" WB Base
$12,725
Reg Cab 112" WB Sport
$12,725
Reg Cab 112" WB SLT
$12,725
Reg Cab 124" WB Base
$13,185
Reg Cab 124" WB Sport
$13,185
Reg Cab 124" WB SLT
$13,185
Club Cab 131" WB Base
$16,420
Club Cab 131" WB Sport
$16,420
Club Cab 131" WB SLT
$16,420
Reg Cab 112" WB 4WD Base
$17,190
Reg Cab 112" WB 4WD Sport
$17,190
Reg Cab 112" WB 4WD SLT
$17,190
Club Cab 131" WB 4WD Sport
$19,690
Club Cab 131" WB 4WD SLT
$19,690
Club Cab 131" WB 4WD Base
$19,690
$12,725
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Dodge Dakota

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Agate
Camel
Mist Gray

Packages

  • $2,635

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor group
    • air cond
    • P215/75R15 all-season RWL tires
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    $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

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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