1997 Dodge Dakota specs & colors

Regular 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
$13,185
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Dodge Dakota

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Agate
Camel
Mist Gray

Packages

  • $1,570

    Starting MSRP

    • sport group
    • cloth 40/20/40 bench seat w/center armrest
    • premium door trim panels
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    $1,570

    Starting MSRP

    • sport group
    • cloth 40/20/40 bench seat w/center armrest
    • premium door trim panels
    • P215/75R15 all-season RWL tires
    • floor carpeting (w/EHC or ELF Engine -inc: tachometer)

Specifications

Highlights

Gas I4
Engine Type
20 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
120 hp
230 hp
175 hp
Horsepower
3
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 I4
Engine Type
2.5L/150
Displacement
120 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
145 @ 3400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
20 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
9.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

3
Passenger Capacity
40 in
Front Head Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
Second Head Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
124 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
65 in
Height, Overall
34 in
Overhang, Front
57 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
9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
96 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
58 ft³
Cargo Volume
Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume

Steering

Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
39 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

N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,072 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
1,477 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
3,549 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
1,311 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,311 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
5,400 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.
400 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
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
5,700 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
3,549 lbs
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
4,860 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

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