1998 Dodge Dakota Base specs & colors
Regular Cab Pickup
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
      Current listing price
 
      Showing the 1998 Dodge Dakota Reg Cab 112" WB Base
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Color options
Interior
  
    Camel / Tan
    Agate
    Mist Gray
    Packages
- $0 - Starting MSRP - base vehicle
 
Specifications
Highlights
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                    Gas I4  Engine Type | 
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                    20 City / 21 Hwy  MPG | 
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                    120 hp 175 hp Horsepower | 
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                    3  Seating Capacity | 
Brakes
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                    Yes  Drum - Rear (Yes or   ) | 
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                    Not Available in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 
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                    11.3 x 0.9 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 
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                    Not Available  Disc - Rear (Yes or   ) | 
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                    Yes  Disc - Front (Yes or   ) | 
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                    Not Available  Brake ABS System (Second Line) | 
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                    Rear Wheel  Brake ABS System | 
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                    Power  Brake Type | 
Electrical
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                    117  Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 
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                    600  Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 
Engine
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                    145 @ 3400  SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 
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                    120 @ 5200  SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 
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                    2.5L/150  Displacement | 
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                    Gas I4  Engine Type | 
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                    M/T  A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options | 
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                    20 City / 21 Hwy  MPG | 
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                    9.8 qts Total Cooling System Capacity | 
Measurements
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                    3  Passenger Capacity | 
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                    Not Available ft³ Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume | 
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                    47 ft³ Cargo Volume | 
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                    58 in Tailgate Width | 
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                    18 in Cargo Box (Area) Height | 
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                    45 in Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 
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                    59 in Cargo Box Width @ Floor | 
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                    58 in Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear | 
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                    78 in Cargo Box Length @ Floor | 
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                    8 in Ground Clearance, Rear | 
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                    9 in Ground Clearance, Front | 
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                    30 in Ground to Top of Load Floor | 
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                    N/A  Cab to End of Frame | 
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                    49 in Overhang, Rear w/o bumper | 
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                    34 in Overhang, Front | 
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                    66 in Height, Overall | 
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                    72 in Width, Max w/o mirrors | 
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                    N/A  Length, Overall | 
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                    N/A  Length, Overall w/rear bumper | 
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                    196 in Length, Overall w/o rear bumper | 
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                    112 in Wheelbase | 
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                    N/A  Second Hip Room | 
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                    N/A  Second Shoulder Room | 
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                    N/A  Second Leg Room | 
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                    N/A  Second Head Room | 
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                    57 in Front Hip Room | 
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                    58 in Front Shoulder Room | 
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                    42 in Front Leg Room | 
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                    40 in Front Head Room | 
Steering
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                    N/A  Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | 
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                    36 ft Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 
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                    N/A  Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 
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                    Power Rack & Pinion  Steering Type | 
Suspension
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                    Semi-Floating Hypoid  Axle Type - Rear | 
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                    Not Available  Axle Type - Front | 
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                    Leaf Spring  Suspension Type - Rear | 
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                    Independent Coil  Suspension Type - Front | 
Tires & Wheels
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                    Steel  Spare Wheel Material | 
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                    Steel  Rear Wheel Material | 
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                    Steel  Front Wheel Material | 
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                    15 x 6.0 in Spare Wheel Size | 
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                    15 x 6.0 in Rear Wheel Size | 
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                    15 x 6.0 in Front Wheel Size | 
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                    P215/75R15  Spare Tire Size | 
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                    P215/75R15  Rear Tire Size | 
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                    P215/75R15  Front Tire Size | 
Weight & Capacity
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                    1,297 lbs Maximum Payload Capacity | 
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                    1,297 lbs As Spec'd Payload | 
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                    3,273 lbs As Spec'd Curb Weight | 
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                    0 lbs Option Weight - Rear | 
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                    0 lbs Option Weight - Front | 
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                    1,421 lbs Curb Weight - Rear | 
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                    1,852 lbs Curb Weight - Front | 
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                    4,570 lbs Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 
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                    0 lbs Total Option Weight | 
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                    3,273 lbs Curb Weight | 
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                    6,250 lbs Gross Axle Weight Rating | 
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                    Not Available gal Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 
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                    15 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 
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                    N/A  Maximum Trailering Capacity | 
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                    Not Available lbs Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 
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                    Not Available lbs Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 
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                    400 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 
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                    10,000 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 
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                    500 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 
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                    5,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 
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                    5,400 lbs Gross Combined Wt Rating | 
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                    N/A  Base Curb Weight | 
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