1998 Dodge Dakota Base specs & colors

Regular Cab Pickup

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MSRP
Reg Cab 112" WB SLT
$13,125
Reg Cab 112" WB Sport
$13,125
Reg Cab 112" WB Base
$13,125
Reg Cab 124" WB SLT
$13,585
Reg Cab 124" WB Sport
$13,585
Reg Cab 124" WB Base
$13,585
Club Cab 131" WB Base
$16,320
Club Cab 131" WB SLT
$16,320
Club Cab 131" WB Sport
$16,320
Reg Cab 112" WB 4WD SLT
$17,105
Reg Cab 112" WB 4WD Base
$17,105
Reg Cab 112" WB 4WD Sport
$17,105
Club Cab 131" WB 4WD Base
$19,755
Club Cab 131" WB 4WD SLT
$19,755
Club Cab 131" WB 4WD Sport
$19,755
$13,125
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1998 Dodge Dakota Base

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Camel / Tan
Agate
Mist Gray

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle

Specifications

Highlights

Gas I4
Engine Type
20 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
120 hp
175 hp
Horsepower
3
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

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 / 21 Hwy
MPG
9.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

3
Passenger Capacity
N/A
Second Hip Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
N/A
Second Head Room
57 in
Front Hip Room
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
40 in
Front Head Room
Not Available 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
9 in
Ground Clearance, Front
30 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
49 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
196 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
112 in
Wheelbase

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,852 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
1,421 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
3,273 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
1,297 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,297 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
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
4,570 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
3,273 lbs
Curb Weight
6,250 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating

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