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
$19,690
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Dodge Dakota

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Agate
Camel
Mist Gray

Packages

  • $1,195

    Starting MSRP

    • sport group
    • P235/ 75R15 all-season OWL tires
    • premium door trim panels
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    $1,195

    Starting MSRP

    • sport group
    • P235/ 75R15 all-season OWL tires
    • premium door trim panels
    • tachometer
    • 22 gallon fuel tank

  • $3,480

    Starting MSRP

    • sport group
    • 31 x 10.5R15 all-season OWL tires
    • premium door trim panels
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    $3,480

    Starting MSRP

    • sport group
    • 31 x 10.5R15 all-season OWL tires
    • premium door trim panels
    • tachometer
    • 22 gallon fuel tank
    • air cond
    • speed control
    • tilt steering column
    • fog lamps
    • light group
    • dual 5" x 7" pwr mirrors
    • cloth/vinyl high back bucket seats
    • sliding rear window

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
15 City / 18 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
15 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
14.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

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

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

Tires & Wheels

P235/75R15
Front Tire Size
P235/75R15
Rear Tire Size
P235/75R15
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

N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,391 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
1,627 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
4,018 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
1,462 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,462 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
8,000 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
6,166 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,018 lbs
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
5,480 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

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