1998 Dodge Dakota Base specs & colors

Regular Cab Pickup

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MSRP
Reg Cab 112" WB Sport
$13,125
Reg Cab 112" WB Base
$13,125
Reg Cab 112" WB SLT
$13,125
Reg Cab 124" WB Sport
$13,585
Reg Cab 124" WB Base
$13,585
Reg Cab 124" WB SLT
$13,585
Club Cab 131" WB SLT
$16,320
Club Cab 131" WB Base
$16,320
Club Cab 131" WB Sport
$16,320
Reg Cab 112" WB 4WD Sport
$17,105
Reg Cab 112" WB 4WD Base
$17,105
Reg Cab 112" WB 4WD SLT
$17,105
Club Cab 131" WB 4WD Base
$19,755
Club Cab 131" WB 4WD Sport
$19,755
Club Cab 131" WB 4WD SLT
$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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas I4
Engine Type
2.5L/150
Displacement
145 @ 3400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
120 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ 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

N/A
Second Head Room
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
3
Passenger Capacity
49 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
59 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
40 in
Front Head Room
72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
78 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
45 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Second Leg Room
34 in
Overhang, Front
58 in
Tailgate Width
42 in
Front Leg Room
18 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
112 in
Wheelbase
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
66 in
Height, Overall
58 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
30 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
N/A
Length, Overall
196 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
47 ft³
Cargo Volume
Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
9 in
Ground Clearance, Front
N/A
Second Hip Room
57 in
Front Hip Room

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
4,570 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,400 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,273 lbs
Curb Weight
6,250 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,852 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
400 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
1,297 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,297 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
3,273 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,421 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear

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