Dodge Dakota I (DN) photos

1987 — 1996 · pickup

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97–220

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1987

About this generation

A compact pickup truck that became the first in its class capable of being equipped with a V8 engine.

The first-generation Dakota changed the pickup truck market by offering a size that was larger than compact Japanese models but smaller than full-size counterparts. This allowed Dodge to occupy a unique niche, offering owners more capability for work and towing. Ease of handling and structural durability quickly made the Dakota a popular choice for both professional use and recreation, laying the foundation for the model's success for decades.

Specifications

44 in 3 body styles

Regular Cab 23 specifications

Petrol

2.2

97hp(72 kW)

2.2 l 5-speed manual RWD

1987–1988

Torque: 164 Nm (121 lb-ft)
Displacement: 2213 cc
Cylinders: 4
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 57 l (15.1 gal US)

2.2

97hp(72 kW)

2.2 l 3-speed automatic RWD

1987–1988

Torque: 164 Nm (121 lb-ft)
Displacement: 2213 cc
Cylinders: 4
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 57 l (15.1 gal US)

2.5

99hp(74 kW)

2.5 l 5-speed manual RWD

1989–1995

Torque: 183 Nm (135 lb-ft)
Displacement: 2501 cc
Cylinders: 4
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 57 l (15.1 gal US)

2.5

99hp(74 kW)

2.5 l 3-speed automatic RWD

1989–1995

Torque: 183 Nm (135 lb-ft)
Displacement: 2501 cc
Cylinders: 4
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 57 l (15.1 gal US)

2.5

119hp(89 kW)

2.5 l 5-speed manual RWD

1996–1996

Torque: 197 Nm (145 lb-ft)
Displacement: 2464 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: AMC 150
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 57 l (15.1 gal US)

2.5

119hp(89 kW)

2.5 l 4-speed automatic RWD

1996–1996

Torque: 197 Nm (145 lb-ft)
Displacement: 2464 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: AMC 150
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 57 l (15.1 gal US)

3.9

125hp(93 kW)

3.9 l 5-speed manual RWD

1987–1991

Torque: 264 Nm (195 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3906 cc
Cylinders: 6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 57 l (15.1 gal US)

3.9

125hp(93 kW)

3.9 l 3-speed automatic RWD

1987–1988

Torque: 264 Nm (195 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3906 cc
Cylinders: 6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 57 l (15.1 gal US)

3.9

125hp(93 kW)

3.9 l 4-speed automatic RWD

1989–1991

Torque: 264 Nm (195 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3906 cc
Cylinders: 6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 57 l (15.1 gal US)

3.9 4x4

125hp(93 kW)

3.9 l 5-speed manual 4WD

1987–1991

Torque: 264 Nm (195 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3906 cc
Cylinders: 6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 57 l (15.1 gal US)

3.9 4x4

125hp(93 kW)

3.9 l 3-speed automatic 4WD

1987–1988

Torque: 264 Nm (195 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3906 cc
Cylinders: 6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 57 l (15.1 gal US)

3.9 4x4

125hp(93 kW)

3.9 l 4-speed automatic 4WD

1989–1991

Torque: 264 Nm (195 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3906 cc
Cylinders: 6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 57 l (15.1 gal US)

5.2

170hp(127 kW)

5.2 l 4-speed automatic RWD

1991–1991

Torque: 353 Nm (260 lb-ft)
Displacement: 5211 cc
Cylinders: 8
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

5.2 4x4

170hp(127 kW)

5.2 l 4-speed automatic 4WD

1991–1991

Torque: 353 Nm (260 lb-ft)
Displacement: 5211 cc
Cylinders: 8
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

3.9 Magnum

174hp(130 kW)

3.9 l 5-speed manual RWD

1992–1996

Torque: 305 Nm (225 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3906 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: Magnum 3.9
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 57 l (15.1 gal US)

3.9 Magnum

174hp(130 kW)

3.9 l 4-speed automatic RWD

1992–1996

Torque: 305 Nm (225 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3906 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: Magnum 3.9
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 57 l (15.1 gal US)

3.9 Magnum 4x4

174hp(130 kW)

3.9 l 5-speed manual 4WD

1992–1996

Torque: 305 Nm (225 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3906 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: Magnum 3.9
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 57 l (15.1 gal US)

3.9 Magnum 4x4

174hp(130 kW)

3.9 l 4-speed automatic 4WD

1992–1996

Torque: 305 Nm (225 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3906 cc
Cylinders: 6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

Shelby 5.2

174hp(130 kW)

5.2 l 4-speed automatic RWD

1989–1989

Torque: 366 Nm (270 lb-ft)
Displacement: 5211 cc
Cylinders: 8
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

5.2 Magnum

220hp(164 kW)

5.2 l 5-speed manual RWD

1994–1996

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Displacement: 5211 cc
Cylinders: 8
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

5.2 Magnum

220hp(164 kW)

5.2 l 4-speed automatic RWD

1992–1996

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Displacement: 5211 cc
Cylinders: 8
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

5.2 Magnum 4x4

220hp(164 kW)

5.2 l 5-speed manual 4WD

1994–1996

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Displacement: 5211 cc
Cylinders: 8
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

5.2 Magnum 4x4

220hp(164 kW)

5.2 l 4-speed automatic 4WD

1992–1996

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Displacement: 5211 cc
Cylinders: 8
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

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Club Cab 14 specifications

Petrol

3.9

125hp(93 kW)

3.9 l 5-speed manual RWD

1989–1991

Torque: 264 Nm (195 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3906 cc
Cylinders: 6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

3.9

125hp(93 kW)

3.9 l 4-speed automatic RWD

1989–1991

Torque: 264 Nm (195 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3906 cc
Cylinders: 6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

3.9 4x4

125hp(93 kW)

3.9 l 5-speed manual 4WD

1989–1991

Torque: 264 Nm (195 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3906 cc
Cylinders: 6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

3.9 4x4

125hp(93 kW)

3.9 l 4-speed automatic 4WD

1989–1991

Torque: 264 Nm (195 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3906 cc
Cylinders: 6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

5.2

170hp(127 kW)

5.2 l 4-speed automatic RWD

1991–1991

Torque: 355 Nm (262 lb-ft)
Displacement: 5211 cc
Cylinders: 8
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

5.2 4x4

170hp(127 kW)

5.2 l 4-speed automatic 4WD

1991–1991

Torque: 355 Nm (262 lb-ft)
Displacement: 5211 cc
Cylinders: 8
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

3.9 Magnum

174hp(130 kW)

3.9 l 5-speed manual RWD

1992–1996

Torque: 305 Nm (225 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3906 cc
Cylinders: 6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

3.9 Magnum

174hp(130 kW)

3.9 l 4-speed automatic RWD

1992–1996

Torque: 305 Nm (225 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3906 cc
Cylinders: 6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

3.9 Magnum 4x4

174hp(130 kW)

3.9 l 5-speed manual 4WD

1992–1996

Torque: 305 Nm (225 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3906 cc
Cylinders: 6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

3.9 Magnum 4x4

174hp(130 kW)

3.9 l 4-speed automatic 4WD

1992–1996

Torque: 305 Nm (225 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3906 cc
Cylinders: 6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

5.2 Magnum

220hp(164 kW)

5.2 l 5-speed manual RWD

1994–1996

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Displacement: 5211 cc
Cylinders: 8
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

5.2 Magnum

220hp(164 kW)

5.2 l 4-speed automatic RWD

1992–1996

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Displacement: 5211 cc
Cylinders: 8
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

5.2 Magnum 4x4

220hp(164 kW)

5.2 l 5-speed manual 4WD

1994–1996

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Displacement: 5211 cc
Cylinders: 8
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

5.2 Magnum 4x4

220hp(164 kW)

5.2 l 4-speed automatic 4WD

1992–1996

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Displacement: 5211 cc
Cylinders: 8
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

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Convertible 7 specifications

Petrol

2.5

99hp(74 kW)

2.5 l 5-speed manual RWD

Torque: 183 Nm (135 lb-ft)
Displacement: 2501 cc
Cylinders: 4
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

2.5

99hp(74 kW)

2.5 l 3-speed automatic RWD

Torque: 183 Nm (135 lb-ft)
Displacement: 2501 cc
Cylinders: 4
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

3.9

125hp(93 kW)

3.9 l 5-speed manual RWD

Torque: 264 Nm (195 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3906 cc
Cylinders: 6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

3.9

125hp(93 kW)

3.9 l 4-speed automatic RWD

Torque: 264 Nm (195 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3906 cc
Cylinders: 6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

3.9 4x4

125hp(93 kW)

3.9 l 5-speed manual 4WD

Torque: 264 Nm (195 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3906 cc
Cylinders: 6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

3.9 4x4

125hp(93 kW)

3.9 l 4-speed automatic 4WD

Torque: 264 Nm (195 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3906 cc
Cylinders: 6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

5.2

170hp(127 kW)

5.2 l 4-speed automatic RWD

1991–1991

Torque: 355 Nm (262 lb-ft)
Displacement: 5211 cc
Cylinders: 8
Aspiration: naturally aspirated

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