2009| 2010 Dakota
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Powertrain

Game on. Dakota's athletic powertrain options will work to your advantage with two available engines and three available transmissions. Unleash the 4.7-liter V8 engine and you'll find:

  • Two spark plugs per cylinder
  • Increased compression ratio
  • Improved cylinder-head port flow.

Or go with the 3.7-liter Magnum® V6 engine featuring:

  • Electronic Throttle Control for positive throttle response
  • Exhaust gas recirculation to help lower emissions.
  • 20 mpg hwyen_epa_2010dakota_37L_4spd_4x2 for work or play

Feature Availability

Select model for specs

  • 3.7-liter Magnum®\nV6 engine

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    • 3.7-liter Magnum® V6 engine
    • Torque
    • 235
    • lb-ft
    • HP
    • 210
    • EPA est. mpg: 20 hwyen_epa_2010dakota_37L_4spd_4x2
    • Transmission
    • Four-speed automatic

  • 4.7-liter V8 engine

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    • 4.7-liter V8 engine
    • Torque
    • 329
    • lb-ft
    • HP
    • 302
    • EPA est. mpg: 19 hwyen_epa_2008dakota2
    • Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)
    • Transmission
    • Five-speed automatic
 
  • Transmission

    Dakota offers smart systems to complement your engine. The five-speed automatic provides improved acceleration and smoother operation overall. The four-speed automatic electronically monitors your driving characteristics to continuously adapt shift points, delivering a nice, easy ride.

  • Flex Fuel capability
    Flex Fuel capability

    On the greener side of things, the 4.7-liter FFV V8 is E85en_e85_flex_fuel capable, making Dakota a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) when properly equipped.

  • Cat-back exhaust system
    Cat-back exhaust system

    Get horsepower and torque gains, improved fuel economy and a deeper tone from this free-flow Mopar® system. For more details on Authentic Mopar® accessories, please Find a Dealer near you.


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