 |
2002 Dodge Dakota
| Engine |
2.5-Liter Magnum®,
OHV, SMPI Four-Cylinder |
3.9-Liter Magnum®,
OHV, SMPI V-6 |
4.7-Liter Magnum®,
sohc, SMPI V-8 |
5.9-Liter Magnum®,
OHV, SMPI V-8 |
| Availability |
Std. 2WD Regular and Club Cab®
|
Std.—Quad Cab™—all, Regular
and Club Cab®—4WD;
Optional—Regular and Club Cab®—2WD
|
V-8, liquid-cooled
|
Optional—Quad Cab™, 2WD Regular Cab
with R/T Group and Club Cab® with R/T Group
|
| Type and Description |
Four-cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled
|
Six-cylinder, 90˚ V-type, liquid-cooled
|
V-8, liquid-cooled
|
Eight-cylinder, 90˚ V-type, liquid-cooled
|
| Displacement |
150 cu. in. (2464 cu. cm)
|
239 cu. in. (3906 cu. cm)
|
287 cu. in. (4701 cu. cm)
|
360 cu. in. (5825 cu. cm)
|
| Bore x Stroke |
3.88 x 3.19 (98.4 x 81)
|
3.91 x 3.31 (99.3 x 84.1)
|
3.66 x 3.40 (93.0 x 86.5)
|
4.00 x 3.58 (101.6 x 90.9)
|
| Valve System |
OHV, eight valves, flat-face followers, hydraulic
lifters
|
OHV, 12 valves, roller followers, hydraulic lifters
|
Chain-driven SOHC, 16 valves, hydraulic end-pivot
roller rockers
|
OHV, 16 valves, roller followers, hydraulic lifters
|
| Fuel Injection |
Returnless, sequential, multi-port, electronic
|
Returnless, sequential, multi-port, electronic
|
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
|
Sequential, multi-port, electronic
|
| Construction |
Cast-iron block and head
|
Cast-iron block and heads
|
Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy heads
|
Cast-iron block and heads
|
| Compression Ratio |
9.1:1
|
9.1:1
|
9.3:1
|
8.9:1
|
| Power (SAE net) |
120 bhp (89 kW) @ 5200 rpm (48.5 bhp/liter)
|
175 bhp (130 kW) @ 4800 rpm (44.9 bhp/liter)
|
235 hp (175 kW) @ 4800 rpm (49-state Quad Cab™),
230 bhp (172 kW) @ 4800 rpm (California Quad Cab™, 50-state
regular and Club Cab®)
|
250 bhp (187 kW) @ 4400 rpm (42.4 bhp/liter)(a),
245 bhp (183 kW) @ 4000 rpm (41.5 bhp/liter)(b)
|
| Torque (SAE net) |
145 lb.-ft. (197 N•m) @ 3250 rpm
|
225 lb.-ft. (305 N•m) @ 3200 rpm
|
295 lb.-ft. (400 N•m) @ 3200 rpm
|
345 lb.-ft. (468 N•m) @ 3200 rpm(a)
335 lb.-ft. (454 N•m) @ 3200 rpm(b)
|
| Max. Engine Speed |
5600 rpm
|
5250 rpm
|
6000 rpm (electronically limited)
|
5250 rpm
|
| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
|
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
|
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2
|
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
|
| Oil Capacity |
4.5 qt. (4.3L)
|
4 qt. (3.8L)
|
6 qt. (5.7L)
|
5 qt. (4.7L)
|
| Coolant Capacity |
9.8 qt. (9.3L)
|
14.0 qt. (13.3L)
|
13. Qt. (12.3L)
|
14.6 qt. (13.7L)
|
| Emission Controls |
Three-way catalytic converter, heated oxygen sensors,
internal engine features(a)
|
Dual oxidation mini catalytic converters(a), three-way
catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, internal engine features(b)
|
Two oxidation mini catalytic converters(a), Three-way
catalytic converter, heated oxygen sensors, internal engine features(b)
|
Two oxidation mini catalytic converters(c)(d),
Three-way catalytic converter, heated oxygen sensors, internal engine
features(e)
|
| Estimated EPA Fuel Economy (mpg City/Hwy) |
20/25
|
2WD: 16/22—man. trans., 16/20—auto.
trans.; 4WD: 15/20—man. trans., 14/18—auto. trans.
|
2WD: 15/20—man. trans., 14/19—auto.
trans.; 4WD: 14/19—man. trans., 13/18—auto. trans.
|
2WD—13/17, 4WD—12/17
|
(a)
Meets Transitional Low Emission Vehicle (TLEV) requirements in all
states. Used on Quad Cab™ to meet Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
(ULEV) in California.
(b) Quad Cab™ meets Tier 1 standards in other 49 states. |
| Transmission |
NV1500—Manual,
five-Speed Overdrive
|
NV3500—Manual,
five-Speed Overdrive
|
42RE—Automatic,
four-Speed Overdrive
|
45RFE—Automatic,
Multi-Speed Overdrive
|
46RE—Automatic,
four-Speed Overdrive
|
| Availability |
Std. with 2.5-liter engine
|
Std. with 3.9-liter and 4.7-liter engines
|
Std. with 3.9-liter and 4.7-liter engines
|
Optional with 4.7-liter engine
|
Included with 5.9-liter engine
|
| Description |
Synchronized in all gears
|
Synchronized in all gears
|
Synchronized in all gears
|
Three planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch,
full electronic control, electronically controlled converter clutch
|
Hydraulic control, electronically controlled governor
overdrive lockout and converter clutch
|
| Gear Ratios |
| 1st |
3.85
|
4.02
|
2.74
|
3.0
|
2.45
|
| 2nd |
2.25
|
2.32
|
1.54
|
1.67—upshift; 1.50—kick-down
|
1.45
|
| 3rd |
1.46
|
1.40
|
1.00
|
1.00
|
1.00
|
| 4th |
1.00
|
1.00
|
0.69
|
0.75
|
0.69
|
| 5th |
0.83
|
0.73
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
| Overall Top Gear |
2.94 with 3.55 axle, 3.25 with 3.92 axle
|
2.34 with 3.21 axle, 2.59 with 3.55 axle or 2.86
with 3.92 axle
|
2.45 with 3.55 axle or 2.70 with 3.92 axle
|
2.66 with 3.55 axle or 2.94 with 3.92 axle
|
2.45 with 3.55 axle or 2.70 with 3.92 axle
|
| Electrical System |
Dodge Dakota
|
| Alternator |
117-amp—std.; 136-amp—opt.
|
| Battery |
Maintenance-free, 600 CCA—std.; 750 CCA—opt.
|
| Transfer case |
NV233HD Part-Time
|
| Availability |
Standard
|
| Shift Mechanism |
Electrical/electronic
|
| Operating Modes |
Neutral; 2WD; 4WD High, locked;
|
| |
4WD Low, locked
|
| Low Range Ratio |
2.72
|
| Center Differential |
None
|
| Transfer case |
NV244 Full-Time
|
| Availability |
Optional with 4.7-liter engine and on Quad Cab™
with 5.9-liter engines
|
| Shift Mechanism |
Electrical/electronic
|
| Operating Modes |
Neutral; 4WD High, full-time; 4WD High, locked;
4WD Low, locked
|
| Low Range Ratio |
2.72
|
| Center Differential Type |
Planetary with lock
|
| Torque Split, F/R |
48/52
|
| Dimensions
and Capacities(a) |
Dodge
Dakota
|
| 2WD |
|
| Regular Cab |
|
| Wheelbase |
111.9 (2843)
|
| Track, Front |
60.9 (1546) with 15" x 7" wheels; 62.0
(1572) with 16" x 8" and 17" x 9" wheels
|
| Track, Rear |
61.5 (1562) with 15" x 7" wheels, 62.5
(1588) with 16" x 8" and 17" x 9" wheels 61.9
(1573) with 15" x 7" wheels and 5900-lb. GVWR
|
| 2WD |
|
| Regular Cab |
|
| Overall Length |
196.0 (4980)
|
| Overall Width(a) |
71.6 (1818)
|
| Overall Height |
64.7 (1645)
|
| Tailgate Load Height |
28.0 (715)
|
| Ground Clearance |
|
| Front crossmember |
8.4 (213)
|
| Rear axle |
8.8 (223)
|
| Approach angle |
22.0˚
|
| Ramp breakover angle |
19.6˚
|
| Departure angle |
19.1˚
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
22 gal. (83L)
|
| 2WD |
|
| Club Cab® |
|
| Wheelbase |
131.1 (3331)
|
| Track, Front |
60.9 (1546) with 15" x 7" wheels; 62.0
(1572) with 16" x 8" and 17" x 9" wheels
|
| Track, Rear |
61.9 (1573) with 15" x 7" wheels and
5900-lb. GVWR
|
| Overall Length |
215.1 (5463)
|
| Overall Width(b) |
71.6 (1818)
|
| Overall Height |
64.9 (1647)
|
| Tailgate Load Height |
28.0 (711)
|
| Ground Clearance |
|
| Front crossmember |
8.4 (213)
|
| Rear axle |
8.6 (218)
|
| Approach angle |
22.1˚
|
| Ramp breakover angle |
17.9˚
|
| Departure angle |
19.0˚
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
22 gal. (83L)
|
Cargo
Box Dimensions
Regular and Club Cab® Box |
Regular
Cab and Club Cab Box
|
Quad Cab Box
|
| Nominal Box Length, ft. |
6.5
|
5.25
|
| Length at Floor, Tailgate Closed |
77.4 (1966)
|
63.7 (1619)
|
| Width, Maximum |
59.3 (1506)
|
59.3 (1507)
|
| Distance Between Wheelhouses |
45.1 (1146)
|
45.1 (1145)
|
| Depth |
17.5 (446)
|
17.5 (444)
|
| Volume |
46.0 cu. ft. (1.3 cu. m)
|
38.1 cu. ft. (1.08 cu. m)
|
| Tailgate Opening Width |
53.3 (1354)
|
53.3 (1355)
|
| Accommodations |
Regular
Cab
|
Club Cab
|
Quad Cab Box
|
| Seating Capacity, F/R |
2 or 3
|
2 or 3/3
|
2 or 3/3
|
| Front - Head room |
40.0 (1016)
|
40.0 (1016)
|
39.6 (1007)
|
| Front - Leg room |
41.9 (1063)
|
41.9 (1063)
|
41.9 (1063)
|
| Front - Shoulder room |
57.2 (1453)
|
57.2 (1453)
|
57.2 (1454)
|
| Front - Hip room |
54.9 (1395)
|
54.9 (1395)
|
55.9 (1420)
|
| Interior Volume |
55.5 cu. ft.
|
55.5 cu. ft.
|
54.9 cu. ft.
|
| Seat Travel |
8.7 (220)
|
8.7 (220)
|
8.7 (220)
|
| Recliner Range |
53°
|
53°
|
53°
|
| Rear - Head room |
-
|
36.8 (934)
|
38.2 (972)
|
| Rear - Leg room min. |
-
|
32.1 (815)
|
36.0 (914)
|
| Rear - Knee clearance |
-
|
4.6 (116)
|
3.0 (77)
|
| Rear - Shoulder room |
-
|
54.7 (1389)
|
57.4 (1459)
|
| Rear Hip Room |
-
|
53.1 (1349)
|
54.2 (1376)
|
| Interior Volume |
-
|
37.4 cu. ft.
|
45.9 cu. ft.
|
| Cab Cargo Volume (rear seat up) |
-
|
36.0 cu. ft.
|
29.9 cu. ft.
|
| Specifications Body/Frame |
2WD
|
4WD
|
| Layout |
Longitudinal front engine, Hotchkiss drive
|
Longitudinal front engine, Hotchkiss drive, transfer
case
|
| Construction |
Ladder-type frame, steel cab, double-wall steel
pickup box
|
Ladder-type frame, steel cab, double-wall steel
pickup box
|
| Suspension |
2WD
|
4WD
|
| Front |
Upper and lower "A" arms, coil springs, gas-charged
shock torsion bars, gas-charged
|
Upper and lower "A" arms, absorbers, stabilizer
bar shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
|
| Rear |
Live axle, four-leaf longitudinal springs, gas-charged
shock absorbers—std; stabilizer bar—opt. With bar—opt.
with Tire and Handling Group Tire and Handling Group
|
Live axle, four-leaf two-stage longitudinal springs,
gas- charged shock absorbers—std.; stabilizer
|
| Steering |
Regular
Cab
|
Club Cab and Quad Cab
|
| 2WD |
| Type |
Power rack and pinion
|
Power rack and pinion
|
| Overall Ratio |
14.7:1
|
14.7:1
|
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) |
36.0 ft. (11.0 m)
|
41.2 ft. (12.6 m)
|
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) |
2.86
|
2.86
|
| 4WD |
| Type |
Power rack and pinion
|
Power rack and pinion
|
| Overall Ratio |
16.1:1
|
16.1:1
|
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) |
35.8 ft. (10.9 m)
|
41.2 ft. (12.6 m)
|
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) |
3.18
|
3.18
|
| Brakes |
Dodge Dakota
|
| Front |
| Availability |
Standard—All
|
| Size and type |
11.3 x 0.9 (287 x 24) vented disc with 2.76 (70)
single-piston sliding caliper(a)
|
| Swept area |
214 sq. in. (1381 sq. cm)
|
| Rear |
| Availability |
Standard—Regular Cab and Club Cab®
|
| Size and type |
9.0 x 2.5 (229 x 64) drum with ABS
|
| Swept area |
141.4 sq. in. (912 sq. cm)
|
| Availability |
Standard—Quad Cab™, Included—Regular
Cab with 3.9-liter engine and 5900-pound GVWR
|
| Size and type |
11.0 x 2.25 (279 x 57) drum with ABS
|
| Swept area |
155.5 sq. in. (1003 sq. cm)
|
| Power Assist |
| Availability |
Standard—All
|
| Type |
Tandem-diaphragm vacuum
|
| (a) Available with ABS. |
| Specifications
- Trailer Towing(a) Regular Cab 2WD |
| GVWR, lbs.(b) |
Engine and Transmission |
Axle Ratio |
GCWR, lbs.(c) |
Maximum Trailer Weight,lbs.(d) |
| 4700 |
2.5L I-4 and five-speed manual
|
3.55
|
5400
|
1800
|
| |
|
3.92
|
5800
|
2200
|
| 5000 |
3.9L V-6 and five-speed manual
|
3.21
|
7500
|
3700
|
| |
|
3.55
|
8000
|
4200
|
| |
3.9L V-6 and four-speed automatic
|
3.55
|
8800
|
5000
|
| |
|
3.92
|
9200
|
5400
|
| |
4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual
|
3.55
|
9500
|
5650
|
| |
|
3.92
|
10,500
|
6650
|
| |
4.7L V-8 and four-speed automatic
|
3.55
|
9200
|
5300
|
| |
|
3.92
|
10,500
|
6600
|
| |
5.9L V-8 and four-speed automatic(e)
|
3.92
|
6090
|
2000
|
| 5900 |
3.9L V-6 and five-speed manual
|
3.21
|
7500
|
3600
|
| |
3.9L V-6 and four-speed automatic
|
3.55
|
8000
|
4100
|
| |
4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual
|
3.55
|
9500
|
5550
|
| |
|
3.92
|
10,500
|
6550
|
| |
4.7L V-8 and four-speed automatic
|
3.55
|
9200
|
5200
|
| |
|
3.92
|
10,500
|
6500
|
| 5400 |
3.9L V-6 and five-speed manual |
3.55
|
8000
|
3950
|
| |
|
3.92
|
8800
|
4750
|
| |
3.9L V-6 and four-speed automatic |
3.92
|
9200
|
5100
|
| |
4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual |
3.55
|
9500
|
5400
|
| |
|
3.92
|
10,500
|
6400
|
| |
4.7L V-8 and four-speed automatic |
3.55
|
9200
|
5000
|
| |
|
3.92
|
10,500
|
6300
|
| 5900 |
3.9L V-6 and five-speed manual |
3.55
|
8000
|
3850
|
| |
|
3.92
|
8800
|
4650
|
| |
3.9L V-6 and four-speed automatic |
3.92
|
9200
|
5050
|
| |
4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual |
3.55
|
9500
|
5300
|
| |
|
3.92
|
10,500
|
6300
|
| |
4.7L V-8 and four-speed automatic |
3.55
|
9200
|
4950
|
| |
|
3.92
|
10,500
|
6250
|
| 4900 |
2.5L I-4 and five-speed manual |
3.92
|
5800
|
2000
|
| 5350 |
3.9L V-6 and five-speed manual |
3.21
|
7500
|
3500
|
| |
|
3.55
|
8000
|
4000
|
| |
3.9L V-6 and four-speed automatic |
3.55
|
8800
|
4750
|
| |
|
3.92
|
9200
|
5150
|
| |
4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual |
3.55
|
9500
|
5450
|
| |
|
3.92
|
10,500
|
6450
|
| |
4.7L V-8 and four-speed automatic |
3.55
|
9200
|
5050
|
| |
|
3.92
|
10,500
|
6350
|
| |
5.9L V-8 and four-speed automatic(e) |
3.92
|
6273
|
2000
|
| 5900 |
3.9L V-6 and five-speed manual |
3.55
|
8000
|
3900
|
| |
3.9L V-6 and four-speed automatic |
3.92
|
9200
|
5050
|
| |
4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual |
3.55
|
9500
|
5350
|
| |
|
3.92
|
10,500
|
6350
|
| |
4.7L V-8 and four-speed automatic |
3.55
|
9200
|
5000
|
| |
|
3.92
|
10,500
|
6300
|
| 5600 |
3.9L V-6 and five-speed manual |
3.55
|
8000
|
3750
|
| |
|
3.92
|
8800
|
4550
|
| |
3.9L V-6 and four-speed automatic |
3.92
|
9200
|
4900
|
| |
4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual |
3.55
|
9500
|
5150
|
| |
|
3.92
|
10,500
|
6150
|
| |
4.7L V-8 and four-speed automatic |
3.55
|
9200
|
4800
|
| |
|
3.92
|
10,500
|
6100
|
| 5900 |
3.9L V-6 and five-speed manual |
3.55
|
8000
|
3700
|
| |
|
3.92
|
8800
|
4500
|
| |
3.9L V-6 and four-speed automatic |
3.92
|
9200
|
4950
|
| |
4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual |
3.55
|
9500
|
5150
|
| |
|
3.92
|
10,500
|
6150
|
| |
4.7L V-8 and four-speed automatic |
3.55
|
9200
|
4750
|
| |
|
3.92
|
10,500
|
6050
|
| 6010 |
3.9L V-6 and five-speed manual |
3.55
|
8000
|
3600
|
| |
|
3.92
|
8800
|
4400
|
| |
3.9L V-6 and four-speed automatic |
3.55
|
8800
|
4400
|
| |
|
3.92
|
9200
|
4800
|
| |
4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual |
3.55
|
9500
|
5050
|
| |
|
3.92
|
10,500
|
6050
|
| |
4.7L V-8 and four-speed automatic |
3.55
|
9200
|
4700
|
| |
|
3.92
|
10,500
|
6000
|
| |
5.9L V-8 and four-speed automatic |
3.55
|
9500
|
4900
|
| |
|
3.92
|
10,800
|
6200
|
| 6010 |
3.9L V-6 and five-speed manual |
3.55
|
8000
|
3350
|
| |
|
3.92
|
8800
|
4150
|
| |
3.9L V-6 and four-speed automatic |
3.55
|
8800
|
4150
|
| |
|
3.92
|
9200
|
4550
|
| |
4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual |
3.55
|
9500
|
4800
|
| |
|
3.92
|
10,500
|
5800
|
| |
4.7L V-8 and four-speed automatic |
3.55
|
9500
|
4750
|
| |
|
3.92
|
10,500
|
5750
|
| |
5.9L V-8 and four-speed automatic |
3.55
|
9500
|
4650
|
| |
|
3.92
|
10,800
|
5950
|
(a) Tongue weight should be 10-15 percent
of loaded trailer weight but must not cause vehicle to exceed GVWR
or GAWR.
(b) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
(c) Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings include cargo and fluids in the
trailer and 150 lbs. for the driver and must be decreased by the weight
of optional equipment, trailer hitch, cargo and passengers.
(d) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable combined
weight of loaded truck and trailer. It includes the weight of passengers,
cargo and fuel in the truck and cargo in the trailer.
(e) R/T Equipment Group only. |
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