Shelby Dakota - Wikipedia
The Shelby Dakota is a limited-production performance version of the Dodge Dakota Sport pickup truck. Offered by Shelby for 1989 only, it was his first rear-wheel drive vehicle in many years, and his first production pickup truck.
Dodge Shelby Dakota - 1st Gen Market - CLASSIC.COM
The Dodge Shelby Dakota was a limited edition high performance variant of the First Generation Dakota. The rear wheel drive Shelby Dakota was powered by a 5.2L V8 engine producing 175hp. Only 1,500 examples were produced for the 1989 exclusive Dodge Shelby Daytona.
1989 Dodge Shelby Dakota - Horsepower Memories
Jul 31, 2018 · Car and Driver tested the Shelby Dakota for their July 1989 issue. The Dakota ran from 0 to 60 in 8.7 seconds and sprinted the quarter mile in 16.5 seconds at 82 mph. That’s pretty slow by today’s standards, but in 1989, those run times were pretty impressive for a pickup.
Rare Rides: The 1989 Dodge Shelby Dakota - The Truth About Cars
May 7, 2018 · The first rear-drive Shelby product manufactured in two decades, the special Dakota was limited to just 1,500 examples. Pulling out many of the stops, the Shelby Dakota had a unique front fascia with integrated fog lamps, colored black regardless of exterior paint scheme.
Vintage Review: 1989 Shelby Dakota - Curbside Classic
May 16, 2016 · So when legendary performance tuner Carroll Shelby turned his attention to the Dodge Dakota in 1989, Car and Driver jumped at the chance to take a look at this new breed of truck.
Shelby Dakota: Muscle Truck | DrivingLine
Jan 16, 2020 · The Shelby Dakota was capable of hitting 60 miles per hour in "less than 8.5 seconds," which was pretty quick by late '80s standards—especially for a pickup truck. Its promotional materials also proudly advertised things like …
1989 Shelby Dakota Pickup - Bring a Trailer
The Shelby Dakota was the first modern performance sport truck produced and paved the way for more radical trucks like the GMC Syclone and Ford Lightning. This truck is a largely original and preserved driver that has a unique presence all its own.
47k-Mile 1989 Dodge Shelby Dakota Pickup - Bring a Trailer
This 1989 Dodge Dakota is one of approximately 1,500 built with Shelby modifications including a 5.2-liter V8, alloy wheels, and special interior and exterior trim.
‘89 Shelby Dodge Dakota: The Making of the Modern Muscle …
Dec 22, 2021 · These flaws aside, what shines through is the ’89 Dodge Shelby Dakota’s potent engine and powerful legacy. It reminds us that pickup trucks weren’t always the default family vehicle. They were primarily utilitarian work machines. But Shelby helped change that.
Comin’ Round the Mountain in a V-8-Powered ’89 Shelby Dakota …
The Shelby Dakota carries high-level credentials as one of America's first muscletrucks, and its $16,000 price tag assures it a strong position in the performance market. Shelby plans to build 1500...