1997 Dodge Dakota specs & colors
Regular Cab Pickup
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
$17,190
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
Showing the 1997 Dodge Dakota Reg Cab 112" WB 4WD Sport
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Color options
Interior
Agate
Camel
Mist Gray
Packages
$1,810
Starting MSRP
- sport group
- cloth 40/20/40 bench seat w/center armrest
- premium door trim panels
See more detail $1,810
Starting MSRP
- sport group
- cloth 40/20/40 bench seat w/center armrest
- premium door trim panels
- P235/75R15 all-season OWL tires
- floor carpeting
- tachometer
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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15 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
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230 hp
175 hp Horsepower
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3
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.3 x 0.9 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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Power
Brake Type
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Electrical
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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117
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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3.9L/239
Displacement
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175 @ 4800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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225 @ 3200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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15 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
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14.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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3
Passenger Capacity
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Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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47 ft³
Cargo Volume
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58 in
Tailgate Width
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18 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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45 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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59 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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58 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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78 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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10 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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29 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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49 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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34 in
Overhang, Front
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68 in
Height, Overall
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Length, Overall
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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196 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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112 in
Wheelbase
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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57 in
Front Hip Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Suspension
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Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Front
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Leaf Spring
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Axle Type - Front
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Semi-Floating Hypoid
Axle Type - Rear
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Tires & Wheels
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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P235/75R15
Front Tire Size
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P235/75R15
Rear Tire Size
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P235/75R15
Spare Tire Size
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15 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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15 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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15 x 6.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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2,237 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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1,530 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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5,240 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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3,767 lbs
Curb Weight
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6,166 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,767 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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1,473 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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1,473 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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8,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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700 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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