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| Engine |
Next-Generation 3.7-Liter,
SOHC, 12-Valve SMPI V-6 Magnum®
|
4.7-Liter Magnum®,
SOHC 16-Valve SMPI V-8
|
| Availability |
Standard
|
Standard output: Opt. - all
|
| Type and Description |
90-degree V-6, liquid cooled with balance shaft
|
V-type, liquid-cooled
|
| Displacement |
226 cu. in. (3701 cu. cm)
|
287 cu. in. (4701 cu. cm)
|
| Bore x Stroke |
3.66 x 3.57 (93.0 x 90.8)
|
3.66 x 3.40 (93.0 x 86.5)
|
| Valve System |
Chain-driven SOHC, 12 valves, hydraulic end-pivot
roller rockers
|
Chain-driven SOHC, 16 valves, hydraulic end-pivot
roller rockers
|
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
|
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
|
| Construction |
Cast-iron block and bedplate, aluminum alloy heads,
balance shaft
|
Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy heads
|
| Compression Ratio |
9.7:1
|
9.0:1 - Standard Output
|
|
9.7:1 - High Output
|
| Power (SAE net) |
210 bhp (157 kW) @ 5200 rpm (58.1 bhp/L)
|
230 bhp (170 kW) @ 4600 rpm (48.9 bhp/liter) -
Standard Output
|
|
250+ bhp (186+ kW) @ 5200 rpm (53.1+ bhp/liter)
- High Output (estimated)
|
| Torque (SAE net) |
235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) @ 4000 rpm
|
295 lb.-ft. (400 N•m) @ 3600 rpm - Standard
Output
|
|
300+ lb.-ft. (400 N•m) @ 3600 rpm - High
Output (estimated)
|
| Max. Engine Speed |
6000 rpm (electronically limited)
|
5750 rpm
|
| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2
|
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2 - Normal
|
|
Unleaded premium, 93 octane (R+M)/2 recommended
- High Output
|
| Oil Capacity |
5.0 qt. (4.7L) SAE 5W/20
|
6 qt. (5.7L)
|
| Coolant Capacity |
|
|
| Emission Controls |
Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen
sensors, and internal engine features(a)
|
Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen
sensors, and internal engine features(a)
|
| Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) |
2WD: 16/22 - manual trans
|
Standard Output: 15/20- 2WD
|
|
2WD: 17/22 - auto. trans.
|
Standard Output: 15/19 - 4WD man. trans.
|
|
4WD: 16/20 - manual trans.
|
Standard Output: 14/19 - 4WD auto. trans.
|
|
4WD: 15/19 - auto. trans.
|
High-Output: 14/18- 2WD, 14/18- 4WD
|
| (a) Meets federal Bin 10A emission standards and California
LEV1 standards. |
| Transmission |
GETRAG 238 - Manual 6-Speed
Overdrive
|
42RLE — Automatic,
Four-Speed Overdrive
|
5-45RFE, Automatic five-speed
overdrive
|
| Availability |
Std. - 3.7 and 4.7 standard output
|
Included with 3.7L engine
|
Included with 4.7L engines
|
| Description |
Synchronized in all gears
|
Clutch-selected planetary gear sets full electronic
control, electronically controlled torque converter clutch
|
Clutch-selected planetary gear sets, full electronic
control, electronically controlled torque converter clutch
|
| Gear Ratios |
| 1st |
4.23
|
2.84
|
3.00
|
| 2nd |
2.53
|
1.57
|
1.67 - upshift
|
|
1.50 - kick-down
|
| 3rd |
1.67
|
1.00
|
1.00
|
| 4th |
1.23
|
0.69
|
0.75
|
| 5th |
1.00
|
|
0.67
|
| 6th |
0.79
|
|
|
| Reverse |
3.84
|
|
|
| Overall Top Gear |
2.54 with 3.21 axle ratio,
|
2.45 with 3.55 axle ratio
|
2.34 with 3.55 axle ratio
|
|
2.80 with 3.55 axle ratio
|
2.74 with 3.92 axle ratio
|
2.59 with 3.92 axle ratio
|
| Electrical System |
2005 Dodge Dakota
|
| Alternator |
136 - amp
|
| Battery |
Maintenance-free, top-terminal 600 CCA - std.
|
|
750 CCA - opt.
|
| Transfer Case |
NV233HD Part-Time
|
NV244 Full-Time
|
| Availability |
Standard
|
Optional on SLT and Laramie
|
| 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
|
| Torque Split, F/R |
|
48/52
|
| Body and Frame |
2WD
|
4WD
|
| Layout |
Longitudinal front engine, rear drive
|
Longitudinal front engine with transfer case for
rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
|
| Construction |
Ladder-type frame, steel body mounted on rubber
isolators
|
Ladder-type frame, steel body mounted on rubber
isolators
|
| Dimensions
and Capacities (a) |
2-Wheel Drive
|
|
Club Cab
|
Quad Cab
|
| Wheelbase |
131.3 (3335.3)
|
131.3 (3335.3)
|
| Track |
Front |
62.8 (1594.5)
|
62.8 (1594.5)
|
| Rear |
62.9 (1598)
|
62.9 (1598)
|
| Overall Length |
218.8 (5558.2)
|
218.8 (5558.2)
|
| Overall Width(b) |
71.7 (1821.7)
|
71.7 (1821.7)
|
| Overall Height |
68.6 (1743.2)
|
68.6 (1743.2)
|
| Tailgate Load Height |
31.9 (809.6)
|
31.9 (809.6)
|
| Ground Clearance |
Front Suspension |
7.9 (201.9)
|
7.9 (201.9)
|
| Rear axle |
8.1 (205.1)
|
8.1 (205.1)
|
| Approach angle |
23°
|
23°
|
| Ramp breakover angle |
19.9°
|
19.9°
|
| Departure angle |
22.6°
|
22.6°
|
| Frontal Area, sq. ft. (sq. m) (estimated) |
30.3 (2.81)
|
30.3 (2.81)
|
| Drag Coefficient (estimated) |
0.452
|
0.457
|
| CdA, sq. ft |
13.7
|
14.0
|
(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
|
|
Club Cab
|
Quad Cab
|
| Wheelbase |
131.3 (3335.3)
|
131.3 (3335.3)
|
| Track |
Front |
62.8 (1594.5)
|
62.8 (1594.5)
|
| Rear |
62.9 (1598)
|
62.9 (1598)
|
| Overall Length |
218.8 (5558.2)
|
218.8 (5558.2)
|
| Overall Width(b) |
71.7 (1821.7)
|
71.7 (1821.7)
|
| Overall Height |
68.6 (1743.2)
|
68.6 (1743.2)
|
| Tailgate Load Height |
31.9 (809.6)
|
31.9 (809.6)
|
| Ground Clearance |
Front Suspension |
7.9 (201.9)
|
7.9 (201.9)
|
| Rear axle |
8.1 (205.1)
|
8.1 (205.1)
|
| Approach angle |
23°
|
23°
|
| Ramp breakover angle |
19.9°
|
19.9°
|
| Departure angle |
22.6°
|
22.6°
|
| Frontal Area, sq. ft. (sq. m) (estimated) |
30.3 (2.81)
|
30.3 (2.81)
|
| Drag Coefficient (estimated) |
0.452
|
0.457
|
| CdA, sq. ft |
13.7
|
14.0
|
(a) All dimensions measured on base model at curb
weight with standard tires.
(b) At seating reference point. |
| Cargo Box Dimensions |
Club Cab
|
Quad Cab
|
| Nominal Box Length, ft. |
6.4
|
5.3
|
| Length at Floor |
Tailgate Closed |
78.8 (2001.5)
|
64.9 (1648.1)
|
| Tailgate Open |
100.3 (2546.6)
|
86.3 (2193.1)
|
| Interior Width, Maximum |
59.6 (1514.0)
|
59.6 (1514.0)
|
| Distance Between Wheelhouses |
45.2 (1146.9)
|
45.2 (1148.0)
|
| Tailgate Opening Width |
59.6 (1514.0)
|
59.6 (1514.0)
|
| Depth |
17.6 (446.9)
|
17.6 (446.9)
|
| Volume, cu. ft (cu. m) |
46.6 (1.32)
|
38.2 (1.082)
|
| Accomodations |
Club Cab
|
Quad Cab™
|
| Seating Capacity |
Front |
2 or 3
|
2 or 3
|
| Rear |
0 or 2
|
3
|
| Front |
| Head room |
39.6 (1005.3)
|
39.9 (1013.1)
|
| Leg room |
41.9 (1063.1)
|
41.9 (1063.1)
|
| Shoulder room |
57.7 (1466)
|
57.7 (1466)
|
| Hip room |
54.9 (1394.0)
|
54.9 (1394.0)
|
| Step height |
4x2 |
20.4 (518.0)
|
20.4 (518.0)
|
| 4x4 |
20.3 (515.8)
|
20.3 (515.8)
|
| Interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) |
55.3 (1.57)
|
55.8 (1.58)
|
| Seat travel |
driver |
8.7 (220)
|
8.7 (220)
|
| passenger |
7.5 (190)
|
8.7 (220)
|
| Recliner range, degrees |
53
|
53
|
| Rear |
| Head room |
36.5 (928.3)
|
38.4 (974.2)
|
| Leg room - min. |
32.1 (815.4)
|
36.4 (925.1)
|
| Knee clearance |
-4.1 (-105.2)
|
3.0 (75.0)
|
| Shoulder room |
57.4 (1458.3)
|
57.5 (1460.7)
|
| Hip room |
56.9 (1446.2)
|
56.0 (1460.7)
|
| Interior volume, cu. ft.
(cu. m) |
39.0 (1.10)
|
46.5 (1.32)
|
| Cab Cargo Volume (Rear seat up), cu. ft.
(cu. m) |
30.0 (0.85)
|
37.1 (1.05)
|
| Suspension |
2005 Dodge Dakota
|
| Front |
Upper and lower “A” arms, coil springs
over gas-pressure shock absorbers, link-type stabilizer bar
|
| Rear |
Live axle, multi-leaf two-stage longitudinal springs,
staggered gas-pressure shock absorbers, link-type stabilizer bar
|
| Steering |
2005 Dodge Dakota
|
| Type |
Power rack and pinion
|
| Overall Ratio |
17.4:1
|
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) |
44.0 ft. (13.4 m)
|
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) |
3.18
|
| Brakes |
Front
|
Rear
|
| Availability |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Size and type |
12.3 x 1.1 (312 x 28) vented discwith 2.13 (54)
dual-piston sliding caliper(a)
|
11.6 x 2.28 (295 x 58) drum with ABS
|
| Swept area |
248 sq. in. (1604 sq. cm)
|
166.6 sq. in. (1076 sq. cm)
|
| Power Assist |
| Availability |
Standard
|
| Type |
9.06 (230) Tandem-diaphragm vacuum
|
| (a) Available with ABS. |
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