Used 2008 Dodge Dakota Specs & Features | Edmunds

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Overview
Overview Gas Engine
Engine Type	Gas
Transmission	6-speed manual
Drive Type	Rear wheel drive
Cylinders	V6
Total Seating	2
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.

Fuel & MPG
Fuel & MPG
Fuel type	Regular unleaded
EPA city/highway MPG	16/20 MPG
EPA combined MPG	18 MPG
Range in miles (city/hwy)	352/440 mi.
Fuel tank capacity	22 gal.

Engine
Engine
Base engine size	3.7 L
Cylinders	V6
Base engine type	Gas
Horsepower	210 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque	235 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Valves	12
Cam type	Single overhead cam (SOHC)

Towing & Hauling
Towing & Hauling
Max Towing Capacity	4,850 lbs.
Max Payload Capacity	1,710 lbs.

Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Transmission	6-speed manual
Drive type	Rear wheel drive

Suspension
Suspension
Front independent suspension	Standard
Double wishbone front suspension	Standard
Stabilizer bar stabilizer bar	Standard
Solid live axle rear suspension	Standard

Dimensions
Dimensions
Length	218.5 in.
Overall width without mirrors	76.4 in.
Height	68.0 in.
Wheelbase	130.4 in.
Front track	62.8 in.
Rear track	62.9 in.
Bed length	79.2 in.
Turning circle	43.3 ft.
Ground clearance	7.4 in.
Angle of approach	21.9 degrees
Angle of departure	21.9 degrees
Drag Coefficient	0.45 Cd.
Curb weight	4,296 lbs.
Maximum towing capacity	4,850 lbs.
Maximum payload	1,710 lbs.
Gross weight	6,010 lbs.
Country of final assembly	United States

Colors
Colors
Exterior Colors	Bright White Clearcoat Stone White Clearcoat Deep Water Blue Pearlcoat Electric Blue Pearlcoat Flame Red Clearcoat Mineral Gray Metallic Clearcoat Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat Bright Silver Metallic Silver Clearcoat
Interior Colors	Dark Slate Gray/Medium Slate Gray , premium cloth Dark Slate Gray/Medium Slate Gray , leather Dark Slate Gray/Medium Slate Gray , cloth

Front Seat Dimensions
Front Seat Dimensions
Front head room	39.7 in.
Front leg room	41.9 in.
Front shoulder room	57.7 in.
Front hip room	54.9 in.
Cloth	Standard
Bucket front seats	Standard

Safety
Safety
Passenger airbag deactivation switch	Standard
Rear door child safety locks	Standard
ABS, rear wheel only	Standard
Ventilated front disc / rear drum brakes	Standard
Electronic brakeforce distribution	Standard
Tire pressure monitoring	Standard
2 front headrests	Standard
Front height adjustable headrests	Standard

In-Car Entertainment
In-Car Entertainment
AM/FM CD-controller stereo	Standard
4 total speakers	Standard
Auxiliary audio input	Standard
Mast antenna	Standard

Power Feature
Power Feature
Heated mirrors	Standard

Comfort & Convenience
Comfort & Convenience
Power steering	Standard
Front and rear cupholders	Standard
Front and rear door pockets	Standard
Retained accessory power	Standard
Single zone front air conditioning	Standard
Passenger vanity mirror	Standard
Front reading lights	Standard

Instrumentation
Instrumentation
Tachometer	Standard
Clock	Standard
Low fuel level warning	Standard

Tires & Wheels
Tires & Wheels
Steel wheels	Standard
16 x 7.0 in. wheels	Standard
All terrain tires	Standard
P245/70R16 tires	Standard
Steel spare wheel	Standard
Fullsize matching spare tire	Standard
Underbody mounted spare tire	Standard

Warranty
Warranty
Basic	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
Drivetrain	Unlimited yr./ unlimited mi.
Rust	5 yr./ 100,000 mi.
Roadside assistance	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.

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