Specs - 1998 Dodge Dakota Technical Specifications
| Brakes | Base | SLT | Sport |
|---|
| Brake ABS System | Rear Wheel | Rear Wheel | Rear Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | | | |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.3 x 0.9 | 11.3 x 0.9 | 11.3 x 0.9 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | | | |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | Base | SLT | Sport |
|---|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | 44.7 | 44.7 | 44.7 |
| Engine | Base | SLT | Sport |
|---|
| Displacement | 3.9L/239 | 3.9L/239 | 2.5L/150 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 175 @ 4800 | 175 @ 4800 | 120 @ 5200 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 225 @ 3200 | 225 @ 3200 | 145 @ 3400 |
| Exterior Dimensions | Base | SLT | Sport |
|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 67.9 | 65.6 | 65.6 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 111.9 | 111.9 | 111.9 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 71.5 | 71.5 | 71.5 |
| Fuel Tank | Base | SLT | Sport |
|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 15.0 | 22.0 | 15.0 |
| Steering | Base | SLT | Sport |
|---|
| Steering Type | Power Rack & Pinion | Power Rack & Pinion | Power Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 35.8 | 36.0 | 36.0 |
| Tires | Base | SLT | Sport |
|---|
| Front Tire Size | P215/75R15 | P215/75R15 | P215/75R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/75R15 | P215/75R15 | P215/75R15 |
| Transmission | Base | SLT | Sport |
|---|
| Drivetrain | 4-Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Vehicle | Base | SLT | Sport |
|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 40.0 | 40.0 | 40.0 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.9 | 41.9 | 41.9 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 58.1 | 58.1 | 58.1 |
| Passenger Capacity | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 38.0 | 38.0 | 38.0 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 22.1 | 22.1 | 22.1 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 54.8 | 54.8 | 54.8 |
