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Dodge Dakota - Engine Specs
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Dodge Dakota - Interior Dimensions
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Engine	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. — all	Optional — all models with Sport or SLT equipment	Optional — Quad Cab, 2WD Regular Cab with R/T Group and Club Cab with R/T Group
Type and Description	Six-cylinder, 90° V-type, liquid-cooled	V-8, liquid-cooled	Eight-cylinder, 90° V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement	239 cu. in. (3906 cu. cm)	287 cu. in. (4701 cu. cm)	360 cu. in. (5825 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke	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, 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	Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless	Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Construction	Cast-iron block and heads	Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy heads	Cast-iron block and heads
Compression Ratio	9.1:1	9.3:1	8.9:1
Power (SAE net)	175 bhp (130 kW) @ 4800 rpm (44.9 bhp/L)	235 bhp (175 kW) @ 4800 rpm (49-state Quad Cab)	250 bhp (187 kW) @ 4400 rpm (42.4 bhp/L)(a)
Power (SAE net)	175 bhp (130 kW) @ 4800 rpm (44.9 bhp/L)	230 bhp (172 kW) @ 4800 rpm (California Quad Cab, 50-state regular and Club Cab)	245 bhp (183 kW) @ 4000 rpm (41.5 bhp/L)(b)
Torque (SAE net)	225 lb.-ft. (305 N•m) @ 3200 rpm	295 lb.-ft. (400 N•m) @ 3200 rpm	345 lb.-ft. (468 N•m) @ 3200 rpm(e)
Torque (SAE net)	225 lb.-ft. (305 N•m) @ 3200 rpm	295 lb.-ft. (400 N•m) @ 3200 rpm	335 lb.-ft. (454 N•m) @ 3200 rpm(f)
Max. Engine Speed	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
Oil Capacity	4 qt. (3.8L)	6 qt. (5.7L)	5 qt. (4.7L)
Coolant Capacity	14.0 qt. (13.3L)	13 qt. (12.3L)	14.6 qt. (13.7L)
Emission Controls	Dual oxidation mini catalytic converters(b), three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, internal engine features(c)	Two oxidation mini catalytic converters(b), Three-way catalytic converter, heated oxygen sensors, internal engine features(c)	Two oxidation mini catalytic converters(a)(b), three-way catalytic converter, heated oxygen sensors, internal engine features(c)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)	2WD manual - 16/22	2WD manual - 15/20	2WD - 13/17
	2WD automatic - 16/20	2WD automatic - 14/19	2WD - 13/17
	4WD manual - 15/20	4WD manual - 14/19	4WD - 12/17
	4WD automatic - 14/18	4WD automatic - 13/18	4WD - 12/17
(a) Meets Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) standards in all states (except Quad Cab). (b) Used on Regular and Club Cab® to meets Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) requirements in all 50 states. Used on Quad Cab™ to meet Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) in California. (c) Quad Cab meets Tier 1 standards in other 49 states (e) With R/T Group only (f) Quad Cab™ only

Transmission	NV3500 - Manual 5-Speed OD	42RE - Auto 4-Speed OD	46RE - Auto 4-Speed OD	545RFE - Auto 5-Speed OD
Availability	Standard with 3.9L and 4.7L engines	Optional with 3.9L engine	Included with 5.9L engine	Optional with 4.7L engine
Description	Synchronized in all gears	Hydraulic control, electronically controlled governor, overdrive lockout and converter clutch	Hydraulic control, electronically controlled governor, overdrive lockout and converter clutch	Three planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch, full electronic control, electronically controlled converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st	4.02	2.74	2.45	3.00
2nd	2.32	1.54	1.45	1.67 - upshift
2nd	2.32	1.54	1.45	1.50 - kick-down
3rd	1.40	1.00	1.00	1.00
4th	1.00	0.69	0.69	0.75
5th	0.73	-	-	0.67
Overall Top Gear	2.34 with 3.21 axle	2.45 with 3.55 axle	2.45 with 3.55 axle	2.34 with 3.55 axle
	2.59 with 3.55 axle	2.45 with 3.55 axle	2.45 with 3.55 axle	2.34 with 3.55 axle
	2.86 with 3.92 axle	2.70 with 3.92 axle	2.70 with 3.92 axle	2.59 with 3.92 axle

Electrical System	2003 Dodge Dakota
Alternator	117-amp - standard
Alternator	136-amp - optional
Battery	Maintenance-free, 600 CCA - standard
Battery	750 CCA -optional

Transfer Case	NV233HD PART-TIME	NV244 FULL-TIME
Availability	Standard	Optional with 4.7L engine and on Quad Cab with 5.9L engines
Shift Mechanism	Electrical/electronic	Electrical/electronic
Operating Modes	Neutral	Neutral
	2WD	4WD High, full-time
	4WD High, locked	4WD High, locked
	4WD Low, locked	4WD Low, locked
Low Range Ratio	2.72	2.72
Center Differential Type	None	Planetary with lock

Dimensions and Capacities (a)	2-Wheel Drive
Dimensions and Capacities (a)	Reg. Cab	Club Cab	Quad Cab
Wheelbase	112.0 (2844)	131.0 (3327)	131.0 (3327)
Track, Front	61.4 (1559.5) with 16 x 7 wheels	61.4 (1559) with 16 x 7 wheels	61.4 (1560) with 16 x 7 wheels
Track, Front	61.9 (1572) with 16 x 8 and 17 x 9 wheels	61.9 (1572) with 16 x 8 and 17 x 9 wheels	61.9 (1572) with 16 x 8 wheels
Track, Rear	62.4 (1585) with 16 x 7 wheels	62.4 (1585) with 16 x 7 wheels	62.4 (1585) with 16 x 7 wheels
Track, Rear	62.9 (1598) with 16 x 8 and 17 x 9 wheels	62.9 (1598) with 16 x 8 and 17 x 9 wheels	62.9 (1598) with 16 x 8 wheels
Overall Length	196.0 (4980)	215.1 (5463)	215.1 (5463)
Overall Width(b)	71.6 (1819)	71.6 (1819)	71.6 (1818)
Overall Height	66.0 (1677.0)	66.1 (1680)	66.9 (1699)
Tailgate Load Height	29.4 (747.2)	29.3 (743)	not available
Ground Clearance - Front Suspension	9.4 (238)	8.4 (213)	9.1 (232)
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle	10.0 (255)	8.9 (226)	9.9 (252)
Approach angle	25.0°	25.0°	25.1°
Ramp breakover angle	22.5°	20.5°	20.5°
Departure angle	20.6°	20.5°	20.5°
Fuel Tank Capacity	22 gal. (83L)	22 gal. (83L)	24 gal. (91L)
(a) All dimensions measured on base model at curb weight with standard tires. (b) At seating reference point.

Dimensions and Capacities (a)	4-Wheel Drive
Dimensions and Capacities (a)	Reg. Cab	Club Cab	Quad Cab
Wheelbase	112.1 (2848)	131.1 (3331)	131.1 (3331)
Track, Front	61.4 - 16 x 7 wheels	61.4 - 16 x 7 wheels	61.4 - 16 x 7 wheels
Track, Front	61.9 - 16 x 8 wheels	61.9 - 16 x 8 wheels	61.9 - 16 x 8 wheels
Track, Rear	62.4 - 16 x 7 wheels	62.4 - 16 x 7 wheels	62.4 - 16 x 7 wheels
Track, Rear	62.9 - 16 x 8 wheels	62.9 - 16 x 8 wheels	62.9 - 16 x 8 wheels
Overall Length	196.0 (4980)	215.0 (5463)	215.1 (5463)
Overall Width(b)	71.6 (1819)	71.6 (1819)	71.6 (1818)
Overall Height	68.6 (1742)	68.7 (1745)	69.7 (1771)
Tailgate Load Height	31.5 (799)	31.3 (797)	not available
Ground Clearance - Front Axle	9.3 (237)	9.4 (239)	9.1 (230)
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle	10.3 (262)	9.9 (2252)	10.3 (261)
Approach angle	31.5°	31.7°	32.0°
Ramp breakover angle	19.1°	17.1°	19.5°
Departure angle	23.0°	22.9°	23.3°
Fuel Tank Capacity	22 gal. (83L)	22 gal. (83L)	24 gal. (91L)
(a) All dimensions measured on base model at curb weight with standard tires. (b) At seating reference point.

Cargo Box Dimensions	2003 Dodge Dakota
Nominal Box Length, ft.	117-amp - standard
Length at Floor, Tailgate Closed	750 CCA -optional
Width, Maximum	59.3 (1506)
Distance Between Wheelhouses	45.1 (1146)
Depth	17.5 (446)
Volume	46.0 cu. ft. (1.3 cu. m)
Tailgate Opening Width	53.3 (1354)
Quad Cab™ Box Nominal Box Length, ft.	5.5
Nominal Box Length, ft.	63.7 (1619)
Length at Floor, Tailgate Closed	63.7 (1619)
Width, maximum	59.3 (1507)
Distance Between Wheelhouses	45.1 (1145)
Depth	17.5 (444)
Volume	38.1 cu. ft. (1.08 cu. m)
Tailgate Opening Width	53.3 (1355)

Accomodations		Regular Cab	Club Cab	Quad Cab™
Seating Capacity	Front	2 or 3	2 or 3	2 or 3
Seating Capacity	Rear	—	3	3
Front
Head room		40.0 (1016)	40.0 (1016)	39.6 (1007)
Leg room		41.9 (1063)	41.9 (1063)	41.9 (1063)
Shoulder room		57.2 (1453)	57.2 (1453)	57.2 (1453)
Hip room		54.9 (1395)	54.9 (1395)	55.9 (1420)
Seat travel		8.7 (220)	8.7 (220)	8.7 (220)
Recliner range, degrees		53	53	53
SAE interior volume, cu.ft. (cu.m)		55.5 (1.57)	55.5 (1.57)	54.8 (1.56)
Rear
Head room		—	36.8 (934)	38.2 (972)
Leg room - minimum		—	32.1 (815)	36.0 (914)
Knee clearance		—	4.6 (116)	3.0 (77)
Shoulder room		—	54.7 (1389)	57.4 (1459)
Hip room		—	53.1 (1349)	54.2 (1376)
SAE interior volume, cu.ft. (cu.m)		—	37.3 (1.06)	45.8 (1.30)
Cab Cargo Volume (Rear seat up), cu. ft. (cu. m)		—	26.0 (0.74)	29.9 (0.85)

Body and Frame	2-Wheel Drive	4-Wheel Drive
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	2-Wheel Drive	4-Wheel Drive
Front	Upper and lower “A” arms, coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar	Upper and lower “A” arms, torsion bars, gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Rear	Live axle, four-leaf longitudinal springs, gas-charged shock absorbers — standard	Live axle, four-leaf two-stage longitudinal springs, gas-charged shock absorbers — standard
Rear	stabilizer bar — opt. with Tire and Handling Group	stabilizer bar — opt. with Tire and Handling Group

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	Front	Rear
Availability	Standard - all	Standard - all
Size and type	11.3 x 0.9 (287 x 24) vented disc with 2.76 (70) single-piston sliding caliper(a)	9.0 x 2.5 (229 x 64) disc with ABS
Swept area	214 sq. in. (1381 sq. cm)	141.4 sq. in. (912 sq. cm)
Power Assist	Tandem-diaphragm vacuum	Tandem-diaphragm vacuum
(a) Available with ABS.

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