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Engine Specs
Transmission
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions
Suspension
Steering Specs

Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

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
Compression Ratio	9.7:1	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
Power (SAE net)	210 bhp (157 kW) @ 5200 rpm (58.1 bhp/L)	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
Torque (SAE net)	235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) @ 4000 rpm	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
Fuel Requirement	Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2	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
2nd	2.53	1.57	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
Overall Top Gear	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.
Battery	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)
Length at Floor	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
Seating Capacity	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)
Step height	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)
Seat travel	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.