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What manual transmission came in the Dodge Dakota?

The Dodge Dakota, a mid-size pickup truck produced by Chrysler from 1987 to 2011, was available with several manual transmission options throughout its production run. The specific manual transmission that came in the Dodge Dakota depended on the model year and engine configuration.


Manual Transmission Options for the Dodge Dakota


The Dodge Dakota offered the following manual transmission options:



  • Getrag 238 5-speed manual transmission: This was the standard manual transmission option for the Dodge Dakota from 1987 to 1996, paired with the 2.5-liter and 3.9-liter V6 engines.

  • New Venture Gear NV3500 5-speed manual transmission: This manual transmission was available in the Dodge Dakota from 1997 to 2004, typically paired with the 3.9-liter and 4.7-liter V6 engines.

  • Tremec TR-3650 5-speed manual transmission: This manual transmission was offered in the Dodge Dakota from 2005 to 2011, often paired with the 3.7-liter and 4.7-liter V6 engines.li>

The availability of these manual transmission options varied depending on the specific model year and engine configuration of the Dodge Dakota. Customers could choose a manual transmission as an alternative to the automatic transmission options offered for the Dakota throughout its production run.

What was the last year of the manual transmission Dodge truck?


2018
The horsepower and torque sacrifices of G56-equipped trucks became apparent over the years. The shift towards automatic transmissions in the truck segment became more evident, eventually leading to the retirement of the manual transmission option from the Ram HD lineup after the 2018 model year.



What manual transmission came in a Dodge Dakota?


Inline-four and V6 engines were offered along with either a five-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission.



Is the NV3500 a manual transmission?


The New Venture Gear 3500, commonly called NV3500, is a 5-speed overdrive manual transmission manufactured by New Venture Gear and used by GM and Dodge in compact and full-size light trucks.



When did Dodge stop using manual transmission?


As 2023 model year vehicles but then after 2023. They're gone right so that means that uh since there's no manual transmission in the Hellcat for 2022. Then 2023 is the last year and if they don't get



Why was the Mitsubishi Raider discontinued?


Early sales were disappointing, at only one tenth of the Dakota's. As Mitsubishi dealers reportedly had a six-month supply of Raiders on their lots the company was obligated to request that DaimlerChrysler cut production.



Did Dodge make a 6 speed manual transmission?


The 6 spd they had before the G56 was the NV5600. I've had the 5600 and my father has had the G56. Both good transmissions. Me personlly I like the way the NV5600 shifts compaired to G56.



Does Dodge make a car with a manual transmission?


Back in August 2022, Tim Kuniskis announced during the Speed Week festivities that the 6-speed manual transmission option would be returning to the Dodge Challenger SRT® Hellcat for the 2023 model year.



Which Dodge vehicle has the Tremec 6-speed standard?


2015 Challenger R/T
The art of driving has not been lost. The 2015 Challenger R/T models come standard with a TREMEC® six-speed manual transmission.



Is a Mitsubishi Raider the same as a Dodge Dakota?


The Raider was closely related to the Dakota and was built alongside it in Michigan – then shipped to Illinois to get Mitsubishified with engines, wheels and interior components. That dual site assembly might have accounted for the slightly higher starting MSRP of the Raider vs. the Dakota ($22,400 vs 21,400 in 2005).



What cars did Mitsubishi make for Dodge?


Models subsequently produced during the next decade included the Mitsubishi Mirage/Dodge/Plymouth Colt/Eagle Summit sedans, the Mitsubishi Galant, the Dodge Avenger Coupe/Chrysler Sebring Coupe, and the Dodge Stratus Coupe.


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