Dodge Dakota Horsepower & Torque (2002 - 2011): Your Comprehensive Guide

The Dodge Dakota, later rebranded as the Ram Dakota, was a pioneering mid-size pickup truck known for being the first in its class to offer a V8 engine, bridging the gap between compact and full-size trucks.

From 2002 to 2011, the Dakota featured a range of engines, starting with a 2.5L inline-4 producing 120 horsepower and peaking with a 4.7L V8 delivering 302 horsepower and 335 lb-ft of torque.

Notable configurations included the 5.9L Magnum V8, which offered robust performance in earlier models.

Transmission options ranged from 5-speed and 6-speed manuals to 4-speed and 5-speed automatics, catering to a variety of driving preferences.

Scroll down to explore detailed horsepower and torque data for each engine configuration.

Check out the Horsepower And Torque specifications for other makes and models.

Third Generation: 2005-2011

2011 Dodge Dakota Horsepower

The Dodge Dakota offers a horsepower range from 210 hp with a 3.7L V6 engine to 302 hp with a 4.7L V8 engine utilizing ethanol fuel.

Torque output varies from 235 lb-ft with the 3.7L V6 to 329 lb-ft with the 4.7L V8 engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with a 4WD drivetrain.

2010 Dodge Dakota Horsepower

The Dodge Dakota offers a horsepower range from 210 hp with the 3.7L V6 engine to 302 hp with the 4.7L V8 engine, both utilizing a 4WD drivetrain.

Torque output varies from 235 lb-ft with the 3.7L V6 to 329 lb-ft with the 4.7L V8 engine.

2009 Dodge Dakota Horsepower

The 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a 3.7L V6 engine, producing a consistent output of 210 horsepower and 235 lb-ft of torque.

This model features a 4WD drivetrain and is paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission.

2008 Dodge Dakota Horsepower

The 2008 Dodge Dakota offers a horsepower range from 210 hp with the 3.7L MAGNUM engine to 290 hp with the 4.7L FFV engine.

Torque output varies from 235 lb-ft with the 3.7L MAGNUM to 320 lb-ft with the 4.7L FFV.

The vehicle is equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission for the 3.7L engine and a 5-speed automatic transmission for the 4.7L engine.

Drivetrain configuration is rear-wheel drive (RWD) for both engine options.

2007 Dodge Dakota Horsepower

The 2007 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a 3.7L MAGNUM V6 engine, producing a consistent output of 210 horsepower and 235 lb-ft of torque.

This engine is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and features a rear-wheel drive configuration.

2006 Dodge Dakota Horsepower

The 2006 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a 3.7L MAGNUM V6 engine, producing a consistent output of 210 horsepower and 235 lb-ft of torque.

This engine is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and features a rear-wheel drive configuration.

2005 Dodge Dakota Horsepower

The 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a 3.7L MAGNUM V6 engine, producing a consistent output of 210 horsepower and 235 lb-ft of torque.

This model features a rear-wheel drive configuration and is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive.

Second Generation: 1997-2004

2004 Dodge Dakota Horsepower

The 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a 3.7L (226) SMPI MAGNUM engine, producing a consistent output of 210 horsepower and 235 lb-ft of torque.

This model features a rear-wheel drive configuration and is paired with a heavy-duty 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive.

2003 Dodge Dakota Horsepower

The 2003 Dodge Dakota offers a horsepower range from 175 hp with the 3.9L (239) SMPI MAGNUM engine to 250 hp with the 5.9L (360) SMPI MAGNUM engine.

Torque output varies from 225 lb-ft with the 3.9L engine to 335 lb-ft with the 5.9L engine.

The vehicle is equipped with a rear-wheel drive configuration and is available with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission.

2002 Dodge Dakota Horsepower

The 2002 Dodge Dakota offers a horsepower range from 120 hp with the 2.5L (153) SMPI MAGNUM engine to 175 hp with the 4.7L (239) SMPI MAGNUM engine.

Torque output varies from 145 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 225 lb-ft with the 4.7L engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and feature a rear-wheel-drive drivetrain layout.