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2005 Dodge Dakota - Specs
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Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise
specified.
| Engine |
Next-Generation
3.7-Liter, SOHC, 12-Valve SMPI V-6 Magnum®
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4.7-Liter
Magnum®, SOHC 16-Valve SMPI V-8
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| Availability |
Standard
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Standard output: Opt. - all
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| Type and Description |
90-degree V-6, liquid cooled with
balance shaft
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V-type, liquid-cooled
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| Displacement |
226 cu. in. (3701 cu. cm)
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287 cu. in. (4701 cu. cm)
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| Bore x Stroke |
3.66 x 3.57 (93.0 x 90.8)
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3.66 x 3.40 (93.0 x 86.5)
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| Valve System |
Chain-driven SOHC, 12 valves, hydraulic
end-pivot roller rockers
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Chain-driven SOHC, 16 valves, hydraulic
end-pivot roller rockers
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| Fuel Injection |
Sequential, multi-port, electronic,
returnless
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Sequential, multi-port, electronic,
returnless
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| Construction |
Cast-iron block and bedplate, aluminum
alloy heads, balance shaft
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Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy
heads
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| Compression Ratio |
9.7:1
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9.0:1 - Standard Output
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9.7:1 - High Output
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| Power (SAE net) |
210 bhp (157 kW) @ 5200 rpm (58.1
bhp/L)
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230 bhp (170 kW) @ 4600 rpm (48.9
bhp/liter) - Standard Output
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250+ bhp (186+ kW) @ 5200 rpm (53.1+
bhp/liter) - High Output (estimated)
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| Torque (SAE net) |
235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) @ 4000
rpm
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295 lb.-ft. (400 N•m) @ 3600
rpm - Standard Output
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300+ lb.-ft. (400 N•m) @ 3600
rpm - High Output (estimated)
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| Max. Engine Speed |
6000 rpm (electronically limited)
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5750 rpm
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| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R +
M)/2
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Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R +
M)/2 - Normal
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Unleaded premium, 93 octane (R+M)/2
recommended - High Output
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| Oil Capacity |
5.0 qt. (4.7L) SAE 5W/20
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6 qt. (5.7L)
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| Coolant Capacity |
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| Emission Controls |
Dual three-way catalytic converters,
heated oxygen sensors, and internal engine features(a)
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Dual three-way catalytic converters,
heated oxygen sensors, and internal engine features(a)
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| Estimated EPA Fuel Economy
mpg (City/Hwy) |
2WD: 16/22 - manual trans
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Standard Output: 15/20- 2WD
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2WD: 17/22 - auto. trans.
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Standard Output: 15/19 - 4WD man.
trans.
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4WD: 16/20 - manual trans.
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Standard Output: 14/19 - 4WD auto.
trans.
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4WD: 15/19 - auto. trans.
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High-Output: 14/18- 2WD, 14/18-
4WD
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| (a) Meets federal Bin 10A emission standards
and California LEV1 standards. |
| Transmission |
GETRAG
238 - Manual 6-Speed Overdrive
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42RLE —
Automatic, Four-Speed Overdrive
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5-45RFE,
Automatic five-speed overdrive
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| Availability |
Std. - 3.7 and 4.7 standard output
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Included with 3.7L engine
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Included with 4.7L engines
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| Description |
Synchronized in all gears
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Clutch-selected planetary gear sets
full electronic control, electronically controlled
torque converter clutch
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Clutch-selected planetary gear sets,
full electronic control, electronically controlled
torque converter clutch
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| Gear Ratios |
| 1st |
4.23
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2.84
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3.00
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| 2nd |
2.53
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1.57
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1.67 - upshift
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1.50 - kick-down
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| 3rd |
1.67
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1.00
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1.00
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| 4th |
1.23
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0.69
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0.75
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| 5th |
1.00
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0.67
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| 6th |
0.79
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| Reverse |
3.84
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| Overall Top Gear |
2.54 with 3.21 axle ratio,
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2.45 with 3.55 axle ratio
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2.34 with 3.55 axle ratio
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2.80 with 3.55 axle ratio
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2.74 with 3.92 axle ratio
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2.59 with 3.92 axle ratio
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| Electrical System |
2005 Dodge
Dakota
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| Alternator |
136 - amp
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| Battery |
Maintenance-free, top-terminal 600
CCA - std.
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750 CCA - opt.
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| Transfer Case |
NV233HD
Part-Time
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NV244
Full-Time
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| Availability |
Standard
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Optional on SLT and Laramie
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| Shift Mechanism |
Electrical/electronic
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Electrical/electronic
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| Operating Modes |
Neutral
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Neutral
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2WD
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4WD High, full-time
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4WD High, locked
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4WD High, locked
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4WD Low, locked
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4WD Low, locked
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| Low Range Ratio |
2.72
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2.72
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| Center Differential Type |
None
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Planetary with lock
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| Torque Split, F/R |
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48/52
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| Body and Frame |
2WD
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4WD
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| Layout |
Longitudinal front engine, rear
drive
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Longitudinal front engine with transfer
case for rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
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| Construction |
Ladder-type frame, steel body mounted
on rubber isolators
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Ladder-type frame, steel body mounted
on rubber isolators
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| Dimensions
and Capacities (a) |
2-Wheel
Drive
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Club Cab
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Quad Cab
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| Wheelbase |
131.3 (3335.3)
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131.3 (3335.3)
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| Track |
Front |
62.8 (1594.5)
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62.8 (1594.5)
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| Rear |
62.9 (1598)
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62.9 (1598)
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| Overall Length |
218.8 (5558.2)
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218.8 (5558.2)
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| Overall Width(b) |
71.7 (1821.7)
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71.7 (1821.7)
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| Overall Height |
68.6 (1743.2)
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68.6 (1743.2)
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| Tailgate Load Height |
31.9 (809.6)
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31.9 (809.6)
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| Ground Clearance |
Front Suspension |
7.9 (201.9)
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7.9 (201.9)
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| Rear axle |
8.1 (205.1)
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8.1 (205.1)
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| Approach angle |
23°
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23°
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| Ramp breakover angle |
19.9°
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19.9°
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| Departure angle |
22.6°
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22.6°
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| Frontal Area, sq. ft. (sq. m) (estimated) |
30.3 (2.81)
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30.3 (2.81)
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| Drag Coefficient (estimated) |
0.452
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0.457
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| CdA, sq. ft |
13.7
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14.0
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(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
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Club Cab
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Quad Cab
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| Wheelbase |
131.3 (3335.3)
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131.3 (3335.3)
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| Track |
Front |
62.8 (1594.5)
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62.8 (1594.5)
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| Rear |
62.9 (1598)
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62.9 (1598)
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| Overall Length |
218.8 (5558.2)
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218.8 (5558.2)
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| Overall Width(b) |
71.7 (1821.7)
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71.7 (1821.7)
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| Overall Height |
68.6 (1743.2)
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68.6 (1743.2)
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| Tailgate Load Height |
31.9 (809.6)
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31.9 (809.6)
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| Ground Clearance |
Front Suspension |
7.9 (201.9)
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7.9 (201.9)
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| Rear axle |
8.1 (205.1)
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8.1 (205.1)
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| Approach angle |
23°
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23°
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| Ramp breakover angle |
19.9°
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19.9°
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| Departure angle |
22.6°
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22.6°
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| Frontal Area, sq. ft. (sq. m) (estimated) |
30.3 (2.81)
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30.3 (2.81)
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| Drag Coefficient (estimated) |
0.452
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0.457
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| CdA, sq. ft |
13.7
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14.0
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(a) All dimensions measured on base
model at curb weight with standard tires.
(b) At seating reference point. |
| Cargo Box Dimensions |
Club Cab
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Quad Cab
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| Nominal Box Length, ft. |
6.4
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5.3
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| Length at Floor |
Tailgate Closed |
78.8 (2001.5)
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64.9 (1648.1)
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| Tailgate Open |
100.3 (2546.6)
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86.3 (2193.1)
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| Interior Width, Maximum |
59.6 (1514.0)
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59.6 (1514.0)
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| Distance Between Wheelhouses |
45.2 (1146.9)
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45.2 (1148.0)
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| Tailgate Opening Width |
59.6 (1514.0)
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59.6 (1514.0)
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| Depth |
17.6 (446.9)
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17.6 (446.9)
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| Volume, cu. ft (cu. m) |
46.6 (1.32)
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38.2 (1.082)
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| Accomodations |
Club Cab
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Quad Cab™
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| Seating Capacity |
Front |
2 or 3
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2 or 3
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| Rear |
0 or 2
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3
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| Front |
| Head room |
39.6 (1005.3)
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39.9 (1013.1)
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| Leg room |
41.9 (1063.1)
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41.9 (1063.1)
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| Shoulder room |
57.7 (1466)
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57.7 (1466)
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| Hip room |
54.9 (1394.0)
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54.9 (1394.0)
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| Step height |
4x2 |
20.4 (518.0)
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20.4 (518.0)
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| 4x4 |
20.3 (515.8)
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20.3 (515.8)
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| Interior volume, cu. ft. (cu.
m) |
55.3 (1.57)
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55.8 (1.58)
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| Seat travel |
driver |
8.7 (220)
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8.7 (220)
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| passenger |
7.5 (190)
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8.7 (220)
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| Recliner range, degrees |
53
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53
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| Rear |
| Head room |
36.5 (928.3)
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38.4 (974.2)
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| Leg room - min. |
32.1 (815.4)
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36.4 (925.1)
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| Knee clearance |
-4.1 (-105.2)
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3.0 (75.0)
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| Shoulder
room |
57.4 (1458.3)
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57.5 (1460.7)
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| Hip room |
56.9 (1446.2)
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56.0 (1460.7)
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| Interior
volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) |
39.0 (1.10)
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46.5 (1.32)
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| Cab Cargo Volume (Rear seat
up), cu. ft. (cu. m) |
30.0 (0.85)
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37.1 (1.05)
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| Suspension |
2005 Dodge
Dakota
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| Front |
Upper and lower “A” arms,
coil springs over gas-pressure shock absorbers, link-type
stabilizer bar
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| Rear |
Live axle, multi-leaf two-stage
longitudinal springs, staggered gas-pressure shock
absorbers, link-type stabilizer bar
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| Steering |
2005 Dodge
Dakota
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| Type |
Power rack and pinion
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| Overall Ratio |
17.4:1
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| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) |
44.0 ft. (13.4 m)
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| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) |
3.18
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| Brakes |
Front
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Rear
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| Availability |
Standard
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Standard
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| Size and type |
12.3 x 1.1 (312 x 28) vented discwith
2.13 (54) dual-piston sliding caliper(a)
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11.6 x 2.28 (295 x 58) drum with
ABS
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| Swept area |
248 sq. in. (1604 sq. cm)
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166.6 sq. in. (1076 sq. cm)
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| Power
Assist |
| Availability |
Standard
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| Type |
9.06 (230) Tandem-diaphragm vacuum
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| (a) Available
with ABS. |
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