1997 Dodge Dakota specs & colors

Extended 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
$16,420
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Dodge Dakota

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Agate
Camel
Mist Gray

Packages

  • $1,030

    Starting MSRP

    • sport group
    • P215/ 75R15 all-season RWL tires
    • premium door trim panels
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    $1,030

    Starting MSRP

    • sport group
    • P215/ 75R15 all-season RWL tires
    • premium door trim panels
    • tachometer
    • 22 gallon fuel tank

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
16 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
230 hp
175 hp
Horsepower
6
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas V6
Engine Type
3.9L/239
Displacement
175 @ 4800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
225 @ 3200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

6,000 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,187 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
1,575 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
3,762 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
1,478 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,478 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
7,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
700 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
22 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
5,240 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
3,762 lbs
Curb Weight

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