1997 Dodge Dakota specs & colors

Extended Cab Pickup

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

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Key specs

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

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Agate
Camel
Mist Gray

Packages

  • SLT QUICK-ORDER PKG

    $2,120

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor group
    • air cond
    • P235/75R15 all-season OWL tires
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    $2,120

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor group
    • air cond
    • P235/75R15 all-season OWL tires
    • light group
    • premium door trim panels
    • tachometer
    • 22 gallon fuel tank
  • SLT PLUS QUICK-ORDER PKG

    $3,475

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor group
    • air cond
    • P235/75R15 all-season OWL tires
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    $3,475

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor group
    • air cond
    • P235/75R15 all-season OWL tires
    • light group
    • premium door trim panels
    • tachometer
    • 22 gallon fuel tank
    • speed control
    • tilt steering column
    • pwr windows/ door locks
    • security group
    • dual 5" x 7" pwr mirrors
    • sliding rear window

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas V6
MPG
15 City / 18 Hwy
Horsepower
230 hp
175 hp
Seating Capacity
6

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Engine Type
Gas V6
Displacement
3.9L/239
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
175 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
225 @ 3200
Transmission Options
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG
15 City / 18 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
14.0 qts

Measurements

Passenger Capacity
6
Front Head Room
40 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Shoulder Room
59 in
Front Hip Room
58 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Second Leg Room
22 in
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
Second Hip Room
53 in
Wheelbase
131 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
215 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
72 in
Height, Overall
69 in
Overhang, Front
34 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
50 in
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
30 in
Ground Clearance, Front
8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
10 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
78 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
58 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
59 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
45 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
18 in
Tailgate Width
58 in
Cargo Volume
47 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
25 ft³

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size
P235/75R15
Rear Tire Size
P235/75R15
Spare Tire Size
P235/75R15
Front Wheel Size
15 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
15 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel

Weight & Capacity

Base Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
2,391 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
1,627 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
4,018 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,462 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,462 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
8,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
700 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
22 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Gross Axle Weight Rating
6,166 lbs
Curb Weight
4,018 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
5,480 lbs

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