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

  • SPORT QUICK-ORDER PKG

    $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
  • SPORT PLUS QUICK-ORDER PKG

    $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

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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