1997 Dodge Dakota specs & colors

Regular Cab Pickup

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MSRP
Reg Cab 112" WB Base
$12,725
Reg Cab 112" WB Sport
$12,725
Reg Cab 112" WB SLT
$12,725
Reg Cab 124" WB Base
$13,185
Reg Cab 124" WB Sport
$13,185
Reg Cab 124" WB SLT
$13,185
Club Cab 131" WB Base
$16,420
Club Cab 131" WB Sport
$16,420
Club Cab 131" WB SLT
$16,420
Reg Cab 112" WB 4WD Base
$17,190
Reg Cab 112" WB 4WD Sport
$17,190
Reg Cab 112" WB 4WD SLT
$17,190
Club Cab 131" WB 4WD Sport
$19,690
Club Cab 131" WB 4WD SLT
$19,690
Club Cab 131" WB 4WD Base
$19,690
$12,725
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Dodge Dakota

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Agate
Camel
Mist Gray

Packages

  • $2,635

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor group
    • air cond
    • P215/75R15 all-season RWL tires
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    $2,635

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor group
    • air cond
    • P215/75R15 all-season RWL tires
    • light group
    • premium door trim panels
    • tachometer
    • 22 gallon fuel tank
    • floor carpeting
    • cloth 40/20/40 bench seat w/center armrest

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
16 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
230 hp
175 hp
Horsepower
3
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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)
Not Available
Brake ABS System
Power
Brake Type
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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
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
3
Passenger Capacity

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

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

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Spare Wheel Material
P215/75R15
Front Tire Size
P215/75R15
Rear Tire Size
P215/75R15
Spare Tire Size
15 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
15 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 6.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

4,550 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
3,273 lbs
Curb Weight
5,700 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
7,500 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
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
1,277 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,277 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
22 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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