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Dodge Dakota Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1987–1996) — First Generation
The first-generation Dodge Dakota introduced a mid-size pickup that balanced everyday usability with real truck capability. Offered in single-cab and 1.5-cab bodies, it provided practical powertrain choices for work or daily driving.
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Dodge Dakota Engines and Transmissions
The Dodge Dakota engine range for this generation focused on dependable gasoline power. A 2.2-liter four-cylinder paired with a manual transmission provided an economical base option for light hauling and city driving. A larger 2.5-liter engine was available with either a manual or automatic, giving more low-end torque for towing and heavier loads.
Pickup single-cab — Dodge Dakota Engines and Transmissions
Pickup single-cab Dodge Dakota Engines and Transmissions Modification Engine type Engine capacity Maximum power Maximum power, kw Maximum torque N⋅m Transmission Type of drive
2.2 MT Gasoline 2200 cm³ 96 hp 71 kW Not provided Manual RWD 2.5 MT Gasoline 2500 cm³ 120 hp 88 kW Not provided Manual RWD 2.5 AT Gasoline 2500 cm³ 120 hp 88 kW Not provided Automatic RWD 3.9 MT Gasoline 3900 cm³ 125 hp 92 kW Not provided Manual RWD 3.9 AT Gasoline 3900 cm³ 125 hp 92 kW Not provided Automatic RWD 3.9 AT Gasoline 3900 cm³ 180 hp 132 kW Not provided Automatic RWD 3.9 MT Gasoline 3906 cm³ 175 hp 129 kW 305 N⋅m Manual RWD 3.9 AT Gasoline 3906 cm³ 175 hp 129 kW 305 N⋅m Automatic RWD 5.2 AT Gasoline 5200 cm³ 225 hp 165 kW Not provided Automatic RWD 5.2 AT Gasoline 5200 cm³ 230 hp 169 kW 380 N⋅m Automatic RWD 5.2 MT Gasoline 5201 cm³ 99 hp 73 kW Not provided Manual RWD 5.2 AT Gasoline 5201 cm³ 99 hp 73 kW Not provided Automatic RWD 5.2 AT Gasoline 5210 cm³ 170 hp 125 kW Not provided Automatic RWD
Pickup 1.5-cab — Dodge Dakota Engines and Transmissions
Pickup 1.5-cab Dodge Dakota Engines and Transmissions Modification Engine type Engine capacity Maximum power Maximum power, kw Maximum torque N⋅m Transmission Type of drive
2.2 MT Gasoline 2200 cm³ 96 hp 71 kW Not provided Manual RWD 2.5 MT Gasoline 2500 cm³ 120 hp 88 kW Not provided Manual RWD 2.5 AT Gasoline 2500 cm³ 120 hp 88 kW Not provided Automatic RWD 3.9 MT Gasoline 3900 cm³ 125 hp 92 kW Not provided Manual RWD 3.9 AT Gasoline 3900 cm³ 125 hp 92 kW Not provided Automatic RWD 3.9 AT Gasoline 3900 cm³ 180 hp 132 kW Not provided Automatic RWD 3.9 MT Gasoline 3906 cm³ 175 hp 129 kW 305 N⋅m Manual RWD 3.9 AT Gasoline 3906 cm³ 175 hp 129 kW 305 N⋅m Automatic RWD 5.2 AT Gasoline 5200 cm³ 225 hp 165 kW Not provided Automatic RWD 5.2 AT Gasoline 5200 cm³ 230 hp 169 kW 380 N⋅m Automatic RWD 5.2 MT Gasoline 5201 cm³ 99 hp 73 kW Not provided Manual RWD 5.2 AT Gasoline 5201 cm³ 99 hp 73 kW Not provided Automatic RWD 5.2 AT Gasoline 5210 cm³ 170 hp 125 kW Not provided Automatic RWD
Dodge Dakota Dimensions
Pickup single-cab — Dodge Dakota Dimensions
Pickup single-cab Dodge Dakota Dimensions Modification Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
2.2 MT 4722 mm 1737 mm 1631 mm 2842 mm 1834 kg 2.5 MT 4722 mm 1737 mm 1631 mm 2842 mm 1834 kg 2.5 AT 4722 mm 1737 mm 1631 mm 2842 mm Not provided 3.9 MT 4722 mm 1737 mm 1631 mm 2842 mm 1834 kg 3.9 AT 4722 mm 1737 mm 1631 mm 2842 mm Not provided 3.9 AT 4722 mm 1737 mm 1631 mm 2842 mm 1834 kg 3.9 MT 4722 mm 1737 mm 1631 mm 2842 mm 1834 kg 3.9 AT 4722 mm 1737 mm 1631 mm 2842 mm Not provided 5.2 AT 4722 mm 1737 mm 1631 mm 2842 mm 1834 kg 5.2 AT 4722 mm 1737 mm 1631 mm 2842 mm 1834 kg 5.2 MT 4722 mm 1737 mm 1631 mm 2842 mm 1834 kg 5.2 AT 4722 mm 1737 mm 1631 mm 2842 mm Not provided 5.2 AT 4722 mm 1737 mm 1631 mm 2842 mm 1834 kg
Pickup 1.5-cab — Dodge Dakota Dimensions
Pickup 1.5-cab Dodge Dakota Dimensions Modification Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
2.2 MT 4722 mm 1737 mm 1631 mm 2842 mm 1834 kg 2.5 MT 4722 mm 1737 mm 1631 mm 2842 mm 1834 kg 2.5 AT 4722 mm 1737 mm 1631 mm 2842 mm Not provided 3.9 MT 4722 mm 1737 mm 1631 mm 2842 mm 1834 kg 3.9 AT 4722 mm 1737 mm 1631 mm 2842 mm Not provided 3.9 AT 4722 mm 1737 mm 1631 mm 2842 mm 1834 kg 3.9 MT 4722 mm 1737 mm 1631 mm 2842 mm 1834 kg 3.9 AT 4722 mm 1737 mm 1631 mm 2842 mm Not provided 5.2 AT 4722 mm 1737 mm 1631 mm 2842 mm 1834 kg 5.2 AT 4722 mm 1737 mm 1631 mm 2842 mm 1834 kg 5.2 MT 4722 mm 1737 mm 1631 mm 2842 mm 1834 kg 5.2 AT 4722 mm 1737 mm 1631 mm 2842 mm Not provided 5.2 AT 4722 mm 1737 mm 1631 mm 2842 mm 1834 kg
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