Specs - 1997 Dodge Dakota Technical Specifications
| Brakes | BASE |
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| Brake ABS System | |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.3 x 0.9 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | BASE |
|---|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | 44.7 |
| Engine | BASE |
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| Displacement | 3.9L/239 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 175 @ 4800 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 225 @ 3200 |
| Exterior Dimensions | BASE |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 65.6 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 111.9 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 71.5 |
| Fuel Tank | BASE |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 22.0 |
| Steering | BASE |
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| Steering Type | Power Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 36.0 |
| Tires | BASE |
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| Front Tire Size | P215/75R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/75R15 |
| Transmission | BASE |
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| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Vehicle | BASE |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 40.0 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.9 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 58.1 |
| Passenger Capacity | 3 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 38.0 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 22.1 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 54.8 |