1989 Dodge Dakota

5.2

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This 1989 Dodge Shelby is a recent restoration on a rust free cab that comes with a heavy-duty suspension and sport-tuned shocks. This truck is powered by the original fuel-injected 5.2-liter (318-cu.in) V-8 used in 1989 by Dodge as the in its full-size pickups. To handle shifting duties, an A500 four-speed automatic with a lock-up torque converter was the only available transmission, and a SureGrip limited-slip differential ensured that burnouts were punctuated with dual lines, not just one. In 1989 only Shelby's were fitted with the 5.2 liter engines as all other Dakotas were offered only with four- and six-cylinder engines. The conventional belt-driven driven cooling fan, were replaced with an electric-powered pusher fan in front of the radiator to aid in cooling. An added bonus was a bump in horsepower by swapping the mechanically powered fan for an electric version. Inside, Shelby Dakota models received a leather-wrapped steering wheel with a Shelby logo; a bench seat and door panels with unique Shelby charcoal fabric; an instrument panel with a tachometer and a serial number plaque identifying the truck as one of just 1,500 built. This truck is number 524. In total, Shelby American produced 860 red Shelby Dakota pickups at its facility in Whittier, California.