Dodge Dakota Dakota III

Dodge - Dakota III

Details-
BrandDodge
ModelDakota
GenerationDakota III
Modification4.7 V8 (238 Hp)
Start Of Production2005
End Of Production2007

Performance

The Dakota is a powerful vehicle with a top speed of 180 km/h, equivalent to 111.85 mph, making it suitable for highway driving and long road trips.

Specs-
Rating
Max Speed180 km/h 111.85 mph

Body & Dimensions

The Dakota is a 5-seater pick-up truck with a body type of pick-up, 4 doors, and a length of 5558 mm (218.82 in.), width of 1887 mm (74.29 in.), and height of 1745 mm (68.7 in.). It has a wheelbase of 3335 mm (131.3 in.), front track of 1595 mm (62.8 in.), and rear track of 1598 mm (62.91 in.).

Specs-
Rating
Body TypePick-up
Seats5
Doors4
Length5558 mm 218.82 in.
Width1887 mm 74.29 in.
Height1745 mm 68.7 in.
Wheelbase3335 mm 131.3 in.
Front Track1595 mm 62.8 in.
Rear Track1598 mm 62.91 in.

Fuel Consumption

The Dakota boasts a powerful engine and comfortable ride, making it ideal for families and adventurers. Its fuel efficiency is commendable, with combined consumption of 11.5 l/100 km. Safety features are comprehensive, including advanced driver-assistance systems.

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban15.7 l/100 km 14.98 US mpg 17.99 UK mpg 6.37 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban9.1 l/100 km 25.85 US mpg 31.04 UK mpg 10.99 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined11.5 l/100 km 20.45 US mpg 24.56 UK mpg 8.7 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The Dakota is a car with an internal combustion engine, providing 238 horsepower at 4800 rpm. It has a rear, longitudinal engine layout and a V-engine with 8 cylinders. The engine has a displacement of 4698 cm3 and a compression ratio of 9.3. It has a manual transmission with 6 gears and a rear wheel drive drivetrain. The car has an independent torsion bar, double wishbone front suspension and a dependent suspension of two longitudinal semi-elliptic leaf springs rear suspension. The engine oil capacity is 5.7 l and it uses 5W-30 / Chrysler MS-6395 engine oil. The car has a coolant capacity of 12.5 l.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power238 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power Per Litre50.7 Hp/l
Torque400 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 295.02 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine LayoutRear, Longitudinal
Engine Displacement4698 cm3 286.69 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders8
Engine ConfigurationV-engine
Cylinder Bore93 mm 3.66 in.
Piston Stroke86.5 mm 3.41 in.
Compression Ratio9.3
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder2
Fuel Injection SystemMulti-port manifold injection
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity5.7 l 6.02 US qt | 5.02 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification5W-30 / Chrysler MS-6395
Coolant12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelRear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox6 gears, manual transmission
Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar, double wishbone
Rear SuspensionDependent suspension of two longitudinal semi-elliptic leaf springs

Brakes

The Dakota has ventilated disc brakes in the front and disc brakes in the rear, along with an ABS system for improved braking performance. It has hydraulic power steering and comes with tire sizes of 265/65 R17 or 265/60 R18 and wheel rim sizes of 8J x 17 or 8J x 18.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesVentilated discs
Rear BrakesDisc
Assisting SystemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Tires Size265/65 R17; 265/60 R18
Wheel Rims Size8J x 17; 8J x 18

Weight & Capacity

The Dakota has a weight-to-power ratio of 13.4 kg/Hp (74.4 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 8 kg/Nm (125 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 3200 kg (7054.79 lbs.) and a fuel tank capacity of 83 l (21.93 US gal | 18.26 UK gal).

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio13.4 kg/Hp, 74.4 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio8 kg/Nm, 125 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight3200 kg 7054.79 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity83 l 21.93 US gal | 18.26 UK gal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Dodge - Dakota III

The Dakota has 5 seats.

The body type of the Dakota is a pick-up.

The Dakota has a length of 5558 mm (218.82 in.), width of 1887 mm (74.29 in.), and height of 1745 mm (68.7 in.).

The top speed of the Dakota is 180 km/h or 111.85 mph.

Yes, the Dakota is suitable for highway driving due to its high top speed.

The Dakota's top speed is 111.85 mph.

The Dakota achieves a combined fuel consumption of 11.5 l/100 km.

The text does not include information regarding the engine specifications.

The text does not include information regarding the safety features of the Dakota.

The Dakota has an internal combustion engine.

The internal combustion engine drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

The Dakota has a manual transmission with 6 gears.

The Dakota has ventilated disc brakes in the front and disc brakes in the rear.

The Dakota has an ABS (Anti-lock braking system).

The Dakota comes with tire sizes of 265/65 R17 or 265/60 R18 and wheel rim sizes of 8J x 17 or 8J x 18.

1987-2011

Base model, SXT, SLT, and Laramie

Ruggedness, reliability, and versatility

The weight-to-power ratio of the Dakota is 13.4 kg/Hp (74.4 Hp/tonne).

The weight-to-torque ratio of the Dakota is 8 kg/Nm (125 Nm/tonne).

The fuel tank capacity of the Dakota is 83 l (21.93 US gal | 18.26 UK gal).