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Engine Specs
Transmission

Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight and Payload
Interior Dimensions

Suspension
Steering Specs
Trailer Towing




Engine
Next-Generation 3.7-Liter, SOHC, 12-Valve SMPI V-6 Magnum®
Next-Generation 4.7-Liter Magnum®, SOHC, 16-Valve SMPI V-8
5.7-Liter HEMI Magnum V-8
Availability
Std. – 2WD ST and SLT
Std. 2WD Limited, 4WD All
Opt. – SLT and Limited
Type and Description
90-degree V-type,
liquid cooled with balance shaft
90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement
226 cu. in. (3701 cu. cm)
287 cu. in. (4701 cu. cm)
345 cu. in. (5654 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke
3.66 x 3.57 (93.0 x 90.8)
3.66 x 3.41 (93.0 x 86.5)
3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9)
Valve System
Chain-driven SOHC, 12 valves, and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Chain-driven SOHC, 16 valves, and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Pushrod-operated overhead valves,
16 valves, and hydraulic lifters with
roller followers
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction
Cast-iron block and bedplate, aluminum alloy heads, balance shaft
Cast-iron block and bedplate, aluminum alloy heads
Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted
main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with
hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio
9.7:1
9.0:1
9.6:1
Power (SAE net)
210 bhp (157 kW) @ 5200 rpm (58.1 bhp/L)
230 bhp (172 kW) @ 4600 rpm (50.0 bhp/L)
335 bhp (257 kW) @ 5400 rpm, (61.0 bhp/L)
Torque (SAE net)
235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) @ 4000 rpm
290 lb.-ft. (393 N•m) @ 3600 rpm
370 lb.-ft. (509 N•m) @ 4200 rpm
Max. Engine Speed
5800 rpm (electronically limited)
6000 rpm (electronically limited)
5800 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 – recommended,
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 – acceptable
Oil Capacity
5.0 qt. (4.7L)
6 qt. (5.7L)
7 qt. (6.6L)
Emission Controls
Dual three-way catalytic converters,
heated oxygen sensors, and internal
engine features(a)
Dual three-way catalytic converters,
heated oxygen sensors, internal engine features(c)
Dual three-way catalytic converters,
heated oxygen sensors, and internal
engine features
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)
16/21(b)
14/19 – 2WD(b)
14/19 – 2WD(b)
14/18 – 4WD(b)
13/18 – 4WD(b)
(a) Meets LEV I emission requirements in CA, NY, MA, ME and VT.
Meets Tier 2, Bin 10A emission requirements in 45 remaining states.
(b) Tentative EPA label values, pending official test results.
(c) Meets SULEV I emission requirements in CA, NY, MA, ME and VT.
Meets Tier 2, Bin 10C emissions in other states.

Transmission
42RLE – Automatic, 4-Speed Overdrive
5-45 RFE, Automatic 5-Speed
Availability
Included with 3.7L engine
Included with 4.7 and 5.7L engines
Description
Three planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch, full electronic control, electronically controlled torque converter clutch
Three planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch, full electronic control, electronically controlled torque converter clutch
Gear Ratios
   1st
2.84
3.00
   2nd
1.57
1.67 – upshift
1.50 – kick-down
   3rd
1.00
1.00
   4th
0.69
0.75
   5th
0.67
Overall Top Gear
2.70
2.38 with 3.55 axle or 2.63 with 3.92 axle

Transfer Case
NV144HD
NV244HD
Availability
Std. with 4.7-liter engine
Opt. – Included with 5.7-liter engine
Type
Single-speed, electronically shifted
Two-speed, electronically shifted
Operating Modes
AWD; 4WD Locked
4WD Low, Locked (4LO); Neutral; 4WD High, Locked (4LOCK); AWD
Low-Range Ratio
None
2.72
Center Differential
Planetary
Planetary with lock
Torque Split, front/Rear
48/52
48/52

Electrical System
2005 Dodge Durango
Alternator
136-amp – standard ST
160-amp – standard.SLT and Limited, optional ST
Battery
Group 65 Maintenance-free: 600 CCA - standard
Group 65 Maintenance-free 750 CCA - optional

Dimensions and Capacities (a)
2005 Dodge Durango
Wheelbase
119.2 (3027)
Track, Front
64.4 (1636.5)
Track, Rear
64.4 (1635.8)
Overall Length
200.8 (5101)
Overall Width
76.0 (1930
Overall Height
74.3 (1887)
Load Floor Height
33.2 (842)
Sill Step Height
21.4 (544.3)
Ground Clearance - Chassis (Fuel tank)
10.0 (254)
Ground Clearance - Front axle
10.1 (255.9)
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle
8.7 (220.9)
Approach Angle, degrees
26.8
Ramp Breakover Angle, degrees
22.8
Departure Angle, degrees
29.9
Frontal Area
34.0 sq. ft. (3.16 sq m)
Drag coefficient
0.393
Fuel tank capacity
27 gal. (102L)

Curb Weight and Payload (a)
Drive
Model
Engine
Axel Ratio
GVWR, lbs.
Payload
Base Curb Wt.
2WD ST
3.7-liter
3.92
6,400
1,690
4,713
4.7-liter
3.55
6,600
1,750
4,854
SLT
3.7-liter
3.92
6,400
1,580
4,823
4.7-liter
3.55
6,600
1,640
4,964
4.7-liter
3.92
6,600
1,640
4,964
5.7-liter
3.55
6,600
1,590
5,007
5.7-liter
3.92
6,600
1,590
5,007
Limited
4.7-liter
3.55
6,600
1,640
4,957
4.7-liter
3.92
6,600
1,640
4,957
5.7-liter
3.55
6,600
1,600
5,005
5.7-liter
3.92
6,600
1,600
5,005
4WD ST
4.7-liter
3.55
6,600
1,580
5,024
SLT
4.7-liter
3.55
6,600
1,470
5,132
4.7-liter
3.92
6,600
1,470
5,132
5.7-liter
3.55
6,600
1,400
5,202
5.7-liter
3.92
6,600
1,400
5,202
Limited
4.7-liter
3.55
6,600
1,470
5,133
4.7-liter
3.92
6,600
1,470
5,133
5.7-liter
3.55
6,600
1,400
5,198
5.7-liter
3.92
6,600
1,400
5,198
(a) Payload is rounded to the nearest 10 lbs. Payload = GVWR - Curb Weight.

Accomodations
Front Seat
Second Seat
Third Seat
Seating Capacity Standard
2
3
-
Optional
2
3
2
     Head room
40.8 (1036)
39.3 (997.5)
39.2 (997)
     Leg room
41.5 (1053)
37.4 (949)
34.5 (875.1)
     Shoulder room
59.3 (1495)
59.6 (1515)
58.9 (1495.4)
     Hip room
58.7 (1491)
57.2 (1452)
48.0 (1219.2)
     Seat travel
8.7 (220)
     Recliner range, degrees
69
 SAE volume
58.0 cu. ft. (1.642 cu. m)
50.6 cu. ft. (1.4 cu. m)
46.5 cu. ft. (1.32 cu. m)
Cargo Volume
Aft of third-row seat
19.0 (538L)
Aft of second-row seat and
Third-row seats folded
67.25 (1.90 cu. m)
Aft of front seat second and
third row seats folded
102.4 (3.07 cu. m)
Width Between Wheelhouses
48.2 (1225.2)

Body and Frame
2-Wheel Drive
4-Wheel Drive
Layout
Longitudinal front engine, rear drive
Longitudinal front engine, transfer case for rear-wheel
drive or four-wheel drive
Construction
Ladder-type frame, steel body mounted on 10 rubber isolators
Ladder-type frame, steel body mounted on 10 rubber
isolators

Suspension
2005 Dodge Durango
Front
Upper and lower “A” arms, torsion bars, gas-charged
monotube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Rear
Live axle, link coil-with Watt's linkage, gas-charged
monotube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar

Steering
2005 Dodge Durango
Type
Power rack and pinion
Overall ratio
18.86 – on center, 13.17:1 at full lock
Turning diameter (curb-to-curb)a
39.9 ft. (12.2 m)
Steering turns (lock-to-lock)
3.41
a: Turning diameter is measured at the outside of the tires at curb height. Turning diameters and steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock may differ with optional tires and wheels.

Brakes
Front
Rear
Size and Type
13.2 x 1.1 (336 x 28) vented disc With 2.13 (54) two-piston pin-slider caliper and ABS
13.9 x 0.87 (352 x 22) disc With 2.13 (54) single-piston pin-slider caliper and single-channel ABSb
Swept Area
278 sq. in. (1796 sq cm)
257 sq. in. (1658 sq cm)
Power Assist Type
Dual-rate, tandem diaphragm vacuum
b: Two-channel ABS included with optional Traction Control

Trailer Towing(a)
Drive
Engine
Axle Ratio
GCWRb
Maximum Trailer Weight(b)
2WD
3.7 L V-6
3.92
8600 lbs. (3901 kg)
3700 lbs. (1678kg)
4.7 L V-8
3.55
11000 lbs. (3952 kg)
5900 lbs. (2676kg)
3.92
12500 lbs. (5670 kg)
7400 lbs. (3357kg)
5.7 L V-8
3.55
12500 lbs. (5670 kg)
7400 lbs. (3357kg)
3.92
14000 lbs. (6350 kg)
8950 lbs. (4037 kg)
4WD
4.7 L V-8
3.55
11000 lbs. (3952 kg)
5800 lbs. (2631kg)
3.92
12500 lbs. (5670 kg)
7300 lbs. (3311kg)
5.7 L V-8
3.55
12500 lbs. (5670 kg)
7200 lbs. (3266kg)
3.92
14000 lbs. (6350 kg)
8700 lbs. (3946kg)
(a) Maximum trailer weights are rounded to the nearest 50 lbs.(b) Maximum Trailer Weight = GCWR minus Curb wt. minus 150 lbs. (allowance for driver)NOTE: All the above ratings are valid with Trailer Tow Package only.
All the vehicles are rated to tow a maximum of 2,000 lbs. without the Trailer Tow Package.