How many Dodge Dakota R/T cars were made?

I really want to buy a vintage Dodge truck. I heard the Dodge Dakota R/T was cool. How many of these trucks were made?

Melanie Johnson · Answered on Dec 02, 2022

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

We like your style! The Dodge Dakota R/T is known as “the last ‘compact’ muscle truck.” Only 16,496 Dodge Dakota R/T trucks were made.

Here’s more on the Dodge Dakota R/T:

Known by enthusiasts as “Mighty Dak,” the truck was produced from 1998 to 2003.
It had an exclusive 5.9 L V8 engine that cranked out 250 hp and 345 lb-ft of torque.
It reached 60 mph in seven seconds, which was impressive for its time.
It was a performance-oriented truck in a midsize package, which is uncommon today.

Though a fun little whip, the Dodge Dakota R/T never really caught on and only lasted six years. Sales peaked around 2000 when 4,000 models were sold.

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