Review By Dr. David A. Zatz - ACarPlace.com and ToyoLand.com
2005 Dodge Dakota Specifications
Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted. All dimensions measured on ST model at curb weight with standard tires unless otherwise noted.
Assembly Plant: Dodge City (Warren, Michigan)
ENGINES
3.7-LITER SOHC V6
- Displacement: 226 cu. in. (3701 cu. cm)
- Bore x Stroke: 3.66 x 3.57 (93.0 x 90.8)
- Valve System: Chain-driven SOHC, 12 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
- Fuel Injection: Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
- Construction: Cast-iron block and bedplate, aluminum alloy heads, balance shaft. 90 degree V6.
- Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
- Power (estimated SAE net): 210 bhp (157 kW) @ 5200 rpm
- Torque (estimated SAE net): 235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) @ 3600 rpm
- Max. Engine Speed: 6000 rpm (electronically limited)
- Fuel Requirement: Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2
- Emission Controls: Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, and internal engine features
- EPA mpg (City/Hwy):
- 2WD: 16/22 — manual trans., 17/22 — auto. trans.
- 4WD: 16/20 — manual trans., 15/19 — auto. trans.
4.7-LITER SOHC MAGNUM V8 (Optional on all models)
- Displacement: 287 cu. in. (4701 cu cm)
- Bore x Stroke: 3.66 x 3.40 (93.0 x 86.5)
- Valve System: Chain-driven SOHC, 16 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
- Fuel Injection: Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
- Construction: Cast iron block, aluminum alloy heads
- Compression Ratio: 9.0:1 — Standard, 9.7:1 — High Output
- Power (SAE Net): 230 bhp (170 kW) @ 4600 rpm —Torque: 290 lb.-ft. (393 N-m) @ 3600 rpm
- High Output (optional on SLT and Laramie): 250+ bhp @ 5200 rpm; 300+ lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm
- Max. Engine Speed: 5750 rpm
- Fuel: Unleaded regular (normal), Unleaded premium, 93 octane (high output)
- Oil Capacity: 6 qt. (5.7 L)
- Emission Controls: Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, and internal engine features
- Estimated EPA Fuel Economy (MPG City/Hwy.):
- 15/21 — 2WD;
- 15/19 — 4WD man. trans.
- 14/19 — 4WD auto. trans.
- 14/19 — 2WD High-Output
- 14/18 — 4WD High-Output
TRANSMISSIONS
GETRAG 238 - MANUAL 6-SPEED OVERDRIVE
- Availability: Std. – 3.7 and 4.7 standard output
- Description: Synchronized in all gears
- Gear Ratios: 1st 4.23
- 2nd 2.53
- 3rd 1.67
- 4th 1.23
- 5th 1.00
- 6th 0.79
- Reverse 3.84
- Overall Top Gear 2.54 with 3.21 axle ratio, 2.80 with 3.55 axle ratio
42RLE - AUTOMATIC, 4-SPEED OVERDRIVE
- Availability: Available with 3.7L engine
- Description: Clutch-selected planetary gear sets full electronic control, electronically controlled torque converter clutch
- Gear Ratios:
- 1st 2.84
- 2nd 1.57
- 3rd 1.00
- 4th 0.69
- Overall Top Gear 2.45 with 3.55 axle ratio, 2.74 with 3.92 axle ratio
5-45RFE, AUTOMATIC FIVE-SPEED OVERDRIVE
- Availability: 4.7L engines
- Description: Clutch-selected planetary gear sets full electronic control, electronically controlled torque converter clutch
- Gear Ratios:
- 1st 3.00
- 2nd 1.67 – upshift; 1.50 – kick-down
- 3rd 1.00
- 4th 0.75
- 5th 0.67
- Overall Top Gear 2.34 with 3.55 axle ratio or 2.59 with 3.92 axle ratio
TRANSFER CASES
NV233HD
- Availability: Standard
- Shift Mechanism: Electrical/electronic
- Operating Modes: Neutral; 2WD; 4WD High, locked; 4WD Low, locked
- Low Range Ratio: 2.72
- Center Differential: None
NV244HD
- Availability: Optional on SLT and Laramie
- Shift Mechanism: Electrical/electronic
- Operating Modes: Neutral; 4WD High, full-time; 4WD High, locked; 4WD Low, locked
- Low Range Ratio: 2.72
- Center Differential Type: Planetary with lock
- Torque Split, F/R: 48/52
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator: 136 A
Battery: Maintenance-free, top-terminal 600 CCA - std.; 750 CCA - opt.
BODY AND FRAME
Layout: Longitudinal front engine, rear drive with transfer case for rear- wheel drive or four-wheel drive
Construction: Ladder-type frame, steel body mounted on rubber isolators
SUSPENSION
Front: Upper and lower “A” arms, coil springs over gas-pressure shock absorbers, Link-type stabilizer bar
Rear: Live axle, multi-leaf 2-stage longitudinal springs, staggered gas-pressure shock absorbers, link-type stabilizer bar
STEERING
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:
- Size and Type 12.3 x 1.1 (312 x 28) vented disc with 2.13 (54) dual-piston sliding caliper1
- Swept Area 248 sq. in. (1604 sq cm)
Rear:
- Size and Type 11.6 x 2.28 (295 x 58) drum with ABS
- Swept Area 166.6 sq. in. (1076 sq cm)
Power Assist: Type 9.06 (230) Tandem-diaphragm vacuum
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES
Fuel Tank Capacity: 22 gal. (83 L)
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Club Cab |
Quad Cab |
| Drag coefficient (estimated) |
0.465 |
0.471 |
| CdA, square feet |
14.1 |
14.3 |
- Wheelbase: 131.3 (3335.3)
- Track, Front: 62.8 (1594.5)
- Track, Rear: 62.9 (1598)
- Overall Length: 218.8 (5558.2)
- Overall Width: 71.7 (1821.7)
- Overall Height: 68.6 (1743.2)
- Tailgate Load Height: 31.9 (809.6)
Ground Clearance:
- Front Suspension
(Lowest Point) 7.9 (201.9)
- Rear Axle 8.1 (205.1)
- Approach Angle, deg. 23
- Ramp Breakover Angle, deg. 19.9
- Departure Angle, deg. 22.6
Frontal Area, sq. ft. (sq. m) (estimated): 30.3 (2.81)
4WD (where different from 2WD)
Overall Width: 72.0 (1828.4) Tailgate Load Height: 31.8 (808.9)
Ground Clearance:
- Front Suspension
(Lowest Point) 7.9 (201.9)
- Rear Axle 8.0 (203.8)
- Approach Angle, deg. 22.8
- Ramp Breakover Angle, deg. 19.6
- Departure Angle, deg. 22.5
Frontal Area, sq. ft. (sq. m) (estimated): 30.3 (2.81)
CARGO BOX DIMENSIONS
|
Club Cab |
Quad Cab |
| Nominal Box Length, ft.: |
6.5 |
5.25 |
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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) |
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Distance Between Wheelhouses:
|
45.2 (1146.9) |
| Tailgate Opening Width: |
53.3 (1355.0) |
| Depth: |
17.6 (446.9) |
| Volume, cu. ft (cu. m): |
46.6 (1.32) |
40.25 (1.14) |
ACCOMMODATIONS
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Club Cab |
Quad Cab |
| Seating Capacity, F/R |
2 or 3/2 |
2 or 3/3 |
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Front Head Room
|
39.6 (1005.3) |
39.9 (1013.1) |
| Step Height 4x2: |
20.4 (518.0) |
20.4 (518.0) |
| Step Height 4x4: |
4x4: 20.3 (515.8) |
20.3 (515.8) |
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Front Interior Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
|
55.3 (1.57) |
55.8 (1.58) |
| Rear Head Room |
36.5 (928.3) |
38.4 (974.2) |
| Minimum Leg Room (Rear) |
32.1 (815.4) |
36.4 (925.1) |
| Rear Hip Room |
56.9 (1446) |
56.0 (1460.7) |
| Rear Interior Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) |
39.0 (1.10) |
46.5 (1.32) |
| Cab cargo volume (rear seat up) |
30.0 (0.85) |
37.1 (1.05) |
Front Leg Room 41.9 (1063.1)
Front Shoulder Room 57.7 (1466)
Front Hip Room 54.9 (1394.0)
Seat Travel 8.7 (220) — driver, 7.5 (190) — passenger
Recliner Range, degrees 53
Knee Clearance 3.0 (75.0)
Shoulder Room 57.4-57.5 (1458.3)
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