2008 Dodge Dakota SLT specs & colors
Extended Cab Pickup
MSRP
- 2WD Ext Cab ST
- $20,470
- 2WD Ext Cab SXT
- $22,030
- 2WD Ext Cab Bighorn/Lonestar
- $22,030
- 2WD Crew Cab ST
- $23,170
- 2WD Crew Cab SXT
- $24,675
- 2WD Crew Cab Bighorn/Lonestar
- $24,675
- 4WD Ext Cab ST
- $24,720
- 2WD Ext Cab SLT
- $24,985
- 2WD Ext Cab TRX
- $25,395
- 4WD Crew Cab ST
- $26,120
- 2WD Ext Cab Sport
- $26,170
- 4WD Ext Cab SXT
- $26,280
- 4WD Ext Cab Bighorn/Lonestar
- $26,280
- 2WD Crew Cab SLT
- $27,205
- 2WD Crew Cab TRX
- $27,585
- 2WD Crew Cab Sport
- $27,600
- 4WD Crew Cab SXT
- $27,625
- 4WD Crew Cab Bighorn/Lonestar
- $27,625
- 2WD Ext Cab Laramie
- $27,780
- 4WD Ext Cab SLT
- $27,935
- 4WD Ext Cab TRX
- $28,580
- 4WD Ext Cab Sport
- $29,095
- 2WD Crew Cab Laramie
- $29,185
- 4WD Crew Cab SLT
- $30,155
- 4WD Crew Cab Sport
- $30,510
- 4WD Ext Cab Laramie
- $30,760
- 4WD Crew Cab TRX
- $30,780
- 4WD Crew Cab Laramie
- $32,135
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Dark Gray / Med Gray
Nephrite Green
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- 3.7L V6 engine
- 6-speed manual trans
$0
Starting MSRP
- 4.7L V8 engine
- 5-speed auto trans
$0
Starting MSRP
- 3.7L V6 engine
- 4-speed auto trans
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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15 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
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290 hp
210 hp 290 hp Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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12.3 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Electrical
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136
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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210 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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3.7L/226
Displacement
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235 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
6-Speed M/T A/T 5-Speed A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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15 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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57 in
Second Hip Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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131 in
Wheelbase
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45 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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39 in
Overhang, Front
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47 ft³
Cargo Volume
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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32 in
Second Leg Room
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49 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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18 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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37 in
Second Head Room
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69 in
Height, Overall
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219 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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79 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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30 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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31 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Length, Overall
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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4
Passenger Capacity
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88 in
Cab to End of Frame
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53 in
Tailgate Width
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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Steering
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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44 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Suspension
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Independent Coil
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Axle Type - Front
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Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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Semi-Floating Hypoid
Axle Type - Rear
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Tires & Wheels
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16 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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16 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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P245/70R16
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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P245/70R16
Front Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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320 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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1,796 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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1,796 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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3,200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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6,700 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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7,700 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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320 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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22 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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2,318 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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4,214 lbs
Curb Weight
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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3,200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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6,010 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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4,214 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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1,896 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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