The limited edition Dodge Dakota R/T  features a 250-horsepower 5.9-liter (360) Magnum V-8 engine, oversized 17-inch wheels, lowered suspension, performance exhaust and more.

Assembly Plant: Dodge City (Warren, Michigan) 
Introduction Date: Spring, 1998
EPA Vehicle Class: Club Cab Compact Pickup

Specifications:

• Engine: 5.9 liter Magnum V-8, 250 horsepower (186 kW), 345 lb.-ft. of torque (468 N-m).
• Drivetrain: Electronic 4-speed automatic transmission (46RE) with limited-slip differential.
• Body: Two-door club cab. All steel body-on-frame.

Suspension:

• Front: Upper & lower "A" arms, Coil springs, Gas charged shock absorbers, 15 mm stabilizer bar.
• Rear: Live axle, 4-leaf longitudinal springs, Gas-charged shock absorbers, 19 mm stabilizer bar.

Steering:

• Type: Power rack & pinion
• Overall ratio: 14.8:1 Turning diameter: 41.2 ft. (12.6 m) - club cab
• Brakes: Four-wheel ABS, Front Disc, Rear Drum

Dimensions (Inches) Regular Cab

• Wheelbase: 131 in. (3327 mm)  Overall length: 215.1 in. (5464 mm)
• Overall width: 71.5 in. (1816 mm) Overall height: 65.7 in. (1669 mm)
• Box: 6.5 ft. (2.0 m)
• Front track: 61.5 in. (1562 mm) Rear track: 62.5 in. (1588 mm)

Wheels: 17 x 9 in. Cast Aluminum - Tires: 255/55 R17

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