2008 Dodge Dakota

$20,470 - $32,135Starting MSRP

Model Highlights

Transmission

Automatic w/OD

Body Type

Truck

Seatings

5 Seats

Overview

The new 4.7L V8 that's available on the Dakota makes 302 horsepower--a 31 percent increase versus the previous V8--and 329 lb-ft of torque. With two spark plugs per cylinder, an increased compression ratio, a new electronic throttle, and improved...

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Specs

Engine Order Code: EVE

Engine Type: Gas V8

Displacement: 4.7L/287

Fuel System: SPFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 290 @ - TBD -

SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 320 @ - TBD -

Engine Oil Cooler:

Drivetrain: 4-Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code: DGQ

Trans Type: 5

Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD

Trans Description Cont. Again:

First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.00

Second Gear Ratio (:1): 1.67/1.50

Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.75

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.67

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):

Reverse Ratio (:1): - TBD -

Clutch Size (in):

Trans Power Take Off:

Trans PTO Access:

Transfer Case Model: NV233HD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High: 1.00

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low: 2.72

Transfer Case Power Take Off:

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 14

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 19

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 600

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd):

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 136

Maximum Alternator Watts: - TBD -

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): - TBD -

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs): 3600

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs): 3600

Curb Weight - Front (lbs): 2609

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs): 2134

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs): 6010

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs): 11700

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 6700

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 670

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

Suspension Type - Front: Independent Coil

Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Leaf

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs): 3600

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs): 3850

Axle Type - Front: Independent

Axle Type - Rear: Semi-Floating Hypoid

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs): 3600

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs): 3850

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front: 3.92

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear: 3.92

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):

Brake Type: Pwr

Brake ABS System: Rear Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line):

Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.3 x 1.1

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in): 11.6 x 2.25

Front Tire Order Code: TXV

Rear Tire Order Code: TXV

Spare Tire Order Code: TBB

Front Tire Size: P265/70R16

Rear Tire Size: P265/70R16

Spare Tire Size: - TBD -

Front Tire Capacity (lbs): 2184

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs): 2184

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs): - TBD -

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front: 687

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear: 687

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare: - TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in): 16 x 8.0

Rear Wheel Size (in): 16 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in): 16 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material: Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material: Steel

Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center: 17.4

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock: - TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 44.0

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -

Frame Type: Ladder

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 22.0

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

Fuel Tank Location: Inboard LH

Aux Fuel Tank Location:

Wheelbase (in): 131.3

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in): 218.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 71.7

Height, Overall (in): 68.7

Overhang, Front (in): 38.7

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in): 48.8

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in): 144.3

Cab to Axle (in): 25.4

Cab to End of Frame (in): 74.2

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in): 31.7

Ground to Top of Frame (in): - TBD -

Frame Width, Rear (in): 37.7

Ground Clearance, Front (in): 7.9

Ground Clearance, Rear (in): 8.0

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in): 64.9

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in): 59.6

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in): 59.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 45.2

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): 17.6

Tailgate Width (in): 53.3

Cargo Volume (ft³): 37.1

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³): 37.1

Passenger Capacity: 5

Front Head Room (in): 39.9

Front Leg Room (in): 41.9

Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.7

Front Hip Room (in): 54.9

Second Head Room (in): 38.4

Second Leg Room (in): 36.4

Second Shoulder Room (in): 57.5

Second Hip Room (in): 56.0

Vehicle Name: Dodge Dakota

Body Style: Crew Cab 5'5" Bed

Body Code: 131.3" WB

Pricing

This model has 24 different trims.

MSRP

$32,135

Invoice

$29,280

Description

4.7L/287, 290 @ - TBD -, Automatic w/OD

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Fuel Economy

This model has 24 different trims.

City

14 MPG

Hwy

19 MPG

Combined

undefined MPG

Description

4.7L/287, 290 @ - TBD -, Automatic w/OD

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