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NoirGuru
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Sep 16 2010, 01:09 AM
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Today's car of the day is Maisto's 1997 Dodge Dakota.

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The Dodge Dakota is a mid-size pickup truck from Chrysler's Ram division. From its introduction through 2009, it was marketed by Dodge. The first Dakota was introduced in 1986 as a 1987 model alongside the redesigned Dodge Ram 50. The Dakota was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award for 2000.
The Dakota has always been sized above the compact (Ford Ranger, Chevrolet S-10/GMC Sonoma) and below the full-sized pickups (Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra, Nissan Titan, Toyota Tundra, Lincoln Mark LT ) and Dodge's own Ram. It is a conventional design with body-on-frame construction and leaf spring/live axle rear end. The Dakota was the first small pickup with an optional V8 engine. One notable feature was the Dakota's rack and pinion steering, a first in work trucks. On November 4, 2009, Fiat announced that the slow selling truck would be discontinued in 2011.

For more information and pictures of the real car please visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_Dakota

This common Maisto casting has been offered with accessories in the back bed of the truck. This particular one was part of the "City Tow" livery, with a tow hook and mechanism in the back. I pried that off and detampoed the "City Tow" and now it looks pretty good. Very squishy suspension on this one, and also part of the last generation with interior detail/clear glazing.

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The second-generation Dakota was built from 1997 through 2004. It inherited the semi truck look of the larger Ram but remained largely the same underneath. 1998 saw the introduction of the R/T model with the big 5.9 L 250 hp (186 kW) Magnum V8. At the time of its introduction, it was seen as one of the most radical in its class, not only for its styling, but for the fact it remained the only truck in its class with an available V8 engine that rivaled many V8s found in full size trucks and with payload 1300-1500 pounds.
Four-door "Quad-Cab" models were added for 2000 with a slightly shorter bed, 63.1 in (160.2 cm), but riding on the Club Cab's 130.9 in (332.5 cm) wheelbase. The aging 5.2 L Magnum V8 was replaced by a new high-tech 4.7 L SOHC PowerTech V8. The Quad-Cab featured a full-size flip up rear seat to provide room for 3 passengers in the back or lots of dry, interior room for cargo.
In spring 1998, a new limited edition R/T package was available as an option on the Dakota Sport model. This version is considered a true street/sport truck, only available in RWD. Factory modifications such as a 250 hp 360 cid/5.9 liter V8, heavy duty 46RE 4 speed automatic transmission, performance axle, limited slip differential, sport suspension and steering, uprated brakes, performance exhaust, special cast aluminum wheels, monotone paint, bucket seats, and many other standard options that come with this package. Chrome wheels were available on 2002 models. Some of the last models made in 2003 came with the new stampede lower body cladding package and chromed version of the original cast aluminum wheels at no extra charge. This version of the R/T Dakota was produced through 2003, with the newer 2003 R/T trucks designated as their own trimline and no longer as part of an option package on the Dakota Sport trim.
2001 saw a fairly extensive revision of the Dakota's interior, including a completely redesigned dash, door panels and revised seats. Other minor trim revisions were made, including redesigned aluminium wheels on various models.
2002 was the final year for the four-cylinder engine in the Dakota, as Chrysler was ending production of the former AMC design. Most buyers ordered the V6 or V8 engines, which were considerably more powerful and, in the case of the V6, which was made standard for 2003, nearly as fuel-efficient with a manual transmission. Also, an automatic transmission was not available with the 4-cylinder.
2003 was the end of the old OHV V6 and the big R/T V8; the 2004 model year vehicles were available with a new 3.7 L PowerTech V6 engine to go along with the 4.7 L V8 variant.
This generation was also assembled and sold in Brazil from 1998 to 2002.
Engines
- 1997-2002 - 2.5 L (150 cu in) AMC I4, 120 hp (89 kW) - 1997-2003 - 3.9 L (238 cu in) Magnum V6, 175 hp (130 kW) - 1997-1999 - 5.2 L (318 cu in) Magnum V8, 225 hp (168 kW) - 1998-2003 - 5.9 L (360 cu in) Magnum V8, 250 hp (190 kW) - 1999-2000 - 2.5 L (150 cu in) VM Diesel I4, 114 hp (85 kW) - 2000-2004 - 4.7 L (287 cu in) PowerTech V8, 230 hp (170 kW) - 2004 - 3.7 L (226 cu in) PowerTech V6, 210 hp (160 kW)
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