1998 Dodge Dakota Base specs & colors

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1998 Dodge Dakota Base

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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
Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior

Camel / Tan

Agate

Mist Gray

Packages

BASE QUICK-ORDER PKG

$0

Starting MSRP
- base vehicle

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas V6
MPG: 16 City / 21 Hwy
Horsepower: 175 hp
175 hp
Seating Capacity: 6

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Engine Type: Gas V6
Displacement: 3.9L/239
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 175 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 225 @ 3200
Transmission Options: M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG: 16 City / 21 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 14.0 qts

Measurements

Passenger Capacity: 6
Front Head Room: 40 in
Front Leg Room: 42 in
Front Shoulder Room: 59 in
Front Hip Room: 58 in
Second Head Room: 38 in
Second Leg Room: 22 in
Second Shoulder Room: 55 in
Second Hip Room: 53 in
Wheelbase: 131 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper: 215 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: N/A
Length, Overall: N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 72 in
Height, Overall: 66 in
Overhang, Front: 34 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: 50 in
Cab to End of Frame: N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor: 29 in
Ground Clearance, Front: 7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 8 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 78 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: 58 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: 59 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 45 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 18 in
Tailgate Width: 58 in
Cargo Volume: 47 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: 25 ft³

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Base Curb Weight: N/A
Curb Weight - Front: 2,187 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 1,575 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 3,762 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 1,438 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 1,438 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 7,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 700 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: Not Available lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity: N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 15 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 6,000 lbs
Curb Weight: 3,762 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 5,200 lbs

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