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2005 Dodge Dakota Preview

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Khatir Soltani

Preliminary Specifications:

  • Price Range (estimated MSRP): $25,000 - $42,000
  • Body Type: 2-door pick-up, 4-door pick-up
  • Layout: front engine, RWD (opt 4WD)
  • Base Engine: 210 hp, 235 lb-ft, 3.7-L, SOHC, 12-valve V6
  • Optional Engine: 230 hp, 290 lb-ft, 4.7-L, SOHC, 16-valve V8
  • Optional Engine: 250+hp, 300+ lb-ft, 4.7-L, SOHC, 16-valve high-output V8
  • Transmission: 6-spd man (opt 4-spd auto, 5-spd auto)
  • Brakes (front/rear): disc/drum, ABS
  • Curb Weight: N/A
  • Dimensions 2WD (L/W/H/WB): 5,558 / 1,822 / 1,743 / 3335 mm (218.8 / 71.7 / 68.6 / 131.3 inches)
  • Dimensions 4WD (L/W/H/WB): 5,558 / 1,828 / 1,742 / 3335 mm (218.8 / 72.0 / 68.6 / 131.3 inches)
  • Bed Length: 1,615 / 2,012 mm (63.6 / 79.2 inches)
  • Ground Clearance (lowest point / rear axle): 202 / 228 mm (7.9 / 9.0 inches)
  • Payload Capacity (GVWR): 5,216 kg (11,500 lb)
  • Towing Capacity (maximum): 3,175 kg (7,000 lbs) (4.7-L H.O.)
  • Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 16.0 / 10.2 L/100 km
  • Warranty (mo/km): 36/60,000 comprehensive - 84/115,000 powertrain
  • Competition: Chevrolet Colorado, Ford Ranger, GMC Canyon, Mazda B-Series, Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma
  • Web Site: www.dodge.ca

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Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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