Dodge Dakota
| Dodge / Ram Dakota | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer |
Chrysler Corporation (1986–1998) DaimlerChrysler AG (1998–2007) Chrysler LLC (2007–2009) Chrysler Group LLC (2009–2011) |
| Production | 1986–2011 |
| Model years | 1987–2011 |
| Assembly | Warren, Michigan, United States |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size pickup truck |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1986–1996 |
| Model years | 1987–1996 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door pickup truck 2-door convertible 2-door extended cab |
| Related | Shelby Dakota |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.2 L (134 cu in) K I4 2.5 L (150 cu in) K I4 2.5 L (150 cu in) AMC I4 3.9 L (238 cu in) LA/Magnum V6 5.2 L (318 cu in) LA/Magnum V8 |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 111.9 in (2,842 mm) 123.9 in (3,147 mm) 130.9 in (3,325 mm) (ext. cab) |
| Length | 1987–1990: 185.9 in (4,722 mm)/204.4 in (5,192 mm) 1989–1990 Club Cab: 211.1 in (5,362 mm) 1991–93: 184.2 in (4,679 mm)/202.7 in (5,149 mm) 1991–93 Club Cab: 203.2 in (5,161 mm) 1994–96: 195.3 in (4,961 mm)/213.8 in (5,431 mm) 1994–96 Club Cab: 214.3 in (5,443 mm) |
| Width | 1987–88: 68.4 in (1,737 mm)/68.1 in (1,730 mm) 1989–1996: 69.4 in (1,763 mm) |
| Height | 1987–1990: 64.2 in (1,631 mm)/67.1 in (1,704 mm) 1989–1993 Club Cab: 64.7 in (1,643 mm) 1991–93 Club Cab 4WD: 67.7 in (1,720 mm) 1994–96 4WD: 67.3 in (1,709 mm) 1994–96 Club Cab 4WD: 68.5 in (1,740 mm) 1994–96 2WD: 65.0 in (1,651 mm) 1994–96 2WD Club Cab: 65.6 in (1,666 mm) |
| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | July 1996 – July 2004 (North America) 1998–2001 (Brazil) |
| Model years | 1997–2004 |
| Designer | Dennis Myles (1993) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door pickup truck 4-door pickup truck |
| Platform | Chrysler DN platform |
| Related | Dodge Durango |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.5 L AMC Straight-4 engine I4 2.5 L 425 OHV I4 Diesel 3.9 L Magnum V6 5.2 L Magnum V8 5.9 L Magnum V8 4.7 L Magnum V8 3.7 L Magnum V6 |
| Transmission | 4-speed 42RE automatic 4-speed 44RE automatic 4-speed 46RE automatic 4-speed 45RFE automatic 5-speed 545RFE automatic 5-speed NV1500 manual 5-speed NV3500 manual 5-speed AX-15 manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 111.9 in (2,842 mm) (reg. short) 123.9 in (3,147 mm) (reg. long) 131.0 in (3,327 mm) (ext. cab) |
| Length | 1997–2001 Regular Cab: 195.8 in (4,973 mm) 1997–2001 Extended Cab & 2002-04 Quad Cab: 215.1 in (5,464 mm) 1997–2001 Club Cab: 214.8 in (5,456 mm) 2002–04: 196.0 in (4,978 mm)/215.0 in (5,461 mm) |
| Width | 71.5 in (1,816 mm) |
| Height | 1997–99 4WD: 68.0 in (1,727 mm) 1997–99 & 2002–04 Club Cab 4WD: 68.5 in (1,740 mm) 1997–2001 2WD: 65.6 in (1,666 mm)/65.3 in (1,659 mm) 2000–01 4WD: 67.9 in (1,725 mm) 2000–01 Club Cab 4WD: 68.6 in (1,742 mm) 2000–01 Quad Cab Sport 4WD: 68.8 in (1,748 mm) 2000–01 Quad Cab Sport 2WD: 66.3 in (1,684 mm) 2002–04 4WD: 67.3 in (1,709 mm) 2002–04 Club Cab 4WD: 67.4 in (1,712 mm) 2002-04 Quad Cab 4WD: 68.5 in (1,740 mm) 2002–04 2WD: 64.7 in (1,643 mm) 2002–04 Club Cab 2WD: 64.9 in (1,648 mm) 2002–04 Quad Cab 4WD: 65.6 in (1,666 mm) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor |
Jeep Comanche Dodge Ram 50 |
| Third generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Ram Dakota (2009–2011) |
| Production | August 2004 – 2011 |
| Model years | 2005–2011 |
| Designer | Cliff Wilkins (2001) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door pickup truck |
| Platform | ND |
| Related |
Mitsubishi Raider Dodge Durango |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.7 L (226 cu in) Magnum V6 4.7 L (287 cu in) Magnum V8 |
| Transmission | 4-speed 42RLE automatic 5-speed 545RFE automatic 6-speed Getrag 238 manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 131.3 in (3,335 mm) |
| Length | 218.8 in (5,558 mm) |
| Width | 71.7 in (1,821 mm) |
| Height | Club Cab: 68.6 in (1,742 mm) Quad Cab: 68.7 in (1,745 mm) |
The Dodge Dakota, known as the Ram Dakota for the final two years of production, is a mid-size pickup truck from Chrysler's Ram (formerly Dodge Truck) division. From its introduction through 2009, it was marketed by Dodge. The first Dakota was introduced in 1986 as a 1987 model alongside the redesigned Dodge Ram 50. The Dakota was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award for 2000. The Dakota has always been sized above the compact Ford Ranger and Chevrolet S-10, but below the full-sized pickups such as Dodge's own Ram. It is a conventional design with body-on-frame construction and a leaf spring/live axle rear end. The Dakota is the first mid-size pickup with an optional V8 engine. One notable feature was the Dakota's rack and pinion steering, a first for work trucks. Dakotas have been used by police and fire departments, as off-road vehicles, patrol trucks, or even brush trucks.
The Dodge Dakota was developed by Chrysler as a mid-sized pickup. To keep investment low, many components were shared with existing Chrysler products and the manufacturing plant was shared with the full-sized Dodge D-Model. The name Dakota means "friend" or "ally" in the Sioux language, though it could have also referred to the Dakotas, North Dakota and South Dakota.
The first generation of the Dakota was produced from 1986 through 1996 (for the 1987 to 1996 model years). It was slightly updated for the 1991 model year. Inline-four and V6 engines were offered along with either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. Four-wheel drive was available only with the V6. Both six- and eight-foot beds were offered. Fuel injection was added to the 3.9 L V6 for 1988, but the output remained the same.
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