Dodge Dakota

The Dakota is built at Warren Truck Assembly in Warren, Michigan. On September 19th, 2005, at halftime of the Cowboys-Redskins game (broadcast on Monday Night Football), Smith was inducted into the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor with his longtime teammates Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin. Two 4.7 L V8 engines are available as well. In August 2005, Smith signed on to serve as a studio analyst on the NFL Network show, NFL Total Access. There are one V6 and two V8 engines available: The standard engine is a 3.7 L PowerTech V6 (specs below). Their son, Emmitt IV, was born on Smith's 33rd birthday. This model is 3.7 in longer and 2.7 in wider, and features a new front and rear suspension, and rack-and-pinion steering. She is a former Miss Virginia, and the ex-wife of actor/comedian Martin Lawrence.

The redesigned 2005 Dakota shares its platform with the new Dodge Durango SUV. He married Patricia Southall, on April 22, 2000. Engines:. Smith is one of only five NFL players who have amassed over 10,000 career-rushing yards and 400 career receptions. 2004 was the end of the old OHV V6 and the big R/T V8. His 1,586 yards rushing is also tops on the NFL postseason chart, and he shares the total playoff touchdown mark of 21 with Thurman Thomas. 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. Smith also accumulated a number of NFL postseason records, including rushing touchdowns (19), consecutive games with a rushing touchdown (nine) and 100-yard rushing games (seven).

2002 was the final year for the four-cylinder engine in the Dakota, as Chrysler was ending production of the former AMC design. The sum of his rushing yards, receiving yards(3,224) and fumble return yards(-15) make him one of only four players in NFL history to eclipse the 21,000-combined yards mark. The smaller V8 was replaced by a new high-tech V8 as well. He leads all running backs with 166 career touchdowns, and is second only to Jerry Rice for the overall record. 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.
Smith currently holds the NFL record in career rushing yards with 18,355 and is the only player in NFL history to rush for over 18,000 yards, breaking the previous record held by Walter Payton, on October 27, 2002. 1998 saw the introduction of the R/T model with the big 5.9 L 250 hp (186 kW) Magnum V8. He is the only player in the NFL history to do all three in the same season.

It inherited the semi truck look of the larger Ram but remained largely the same underneath. In 1993 he did a rare trifecta by leading the league in rushing yards, winning the AP MVP and Super Bowl MVP. The second-generation Dakota was built from 1997 through 2004. He is also the NFL's all-time leader in rushing attempts with 4,409. Engines:. With 1,021 yards rushing in 2001, Smith became the first player in NFL history to rush for 1,000 yards in 11 consecutive seasons and the first to post 11 1,000-yard rushing seasons in a career. It was the only major change for 1996, and would be carried over as the base engine in the new, larger 1997 model. Smith and Jim Brown are the only players with seven straight 10-touchdown seasons to start their career.

In 1996, the first generation's final year, the K-based 2.5 L I4 engine was out of production and had been considered vastly underpowered compared to the competition, so Dodge borrowed the Jeep 2.5 L I4 (rated at 120 hp) and installed it as the base engine in the Dakota. Smith is the first player in NFL history to have five straight seasons with over 1,400 rushing yards. Both of the V-configuration engines were updated to Magnum specs the next year, providing a tremendous power boost. On February 3, 2005, at a press conference in Jacksonville, Florida three days before Super Bowl XXXIX, he announced his retirement after fifteen seasons in the NFL. This engine produced 170 hp (127 kW). In 2005, Smith signed a new contract with Dallas for one-day and no money so he could retire as a Cowboy. For 1991, the front of the Dakota received a more aerodynamic grille and hood, and Dodge added the 5.2 L V8 as an option, inspired by the earlier Shelby Dakota option. Giants to become the only player in NFL history to eclipse the 18,000 career rushing yard mark.

This model allowed the Dakota to boast capacity for six passengers, although the rear seat was best suited for children and shorter adults. Then in November, he totaled 67 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries against the N.Y. An extended "Club Cab" model was added for 1990, still with two doors. On October 24th, Smith broke Payton's record for career 100-yard rushing games when he totaled 106 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries against Seattle. Another important addition that year was Carroll Shelby's V8-powered Shelby Dakota, his first rear wheel drive vehicle in two decades. The Saints game also marked his 77th career regular season 100-yard rushing game, tying Payton for the most in NFL history. Just 2,482 were sold that first year. Smith also became the oldest player in NFL history ever to complete his first career touchdown pass, tossing a 21-yard scoring strike to fullback Obafemi Ayanbadejo in a game against New Orleans.

The first convertible pickup since the Ford Model T, it featured a fixed roll bar and complicated manual top. On October 3rd, he posted his best game as a Cardinal against New Orleans, totaling 127 rushing yards on 21 carries (6.0 avg.), including a 29-yard scoring jaunt (his longest as a Cardinal). 1989 saw the unusual Dakota convertible. He also caught 15 passes for 105 yards for Arizona. Fuel injection was added to the 3.9 L V6 for 1988 but the output remained the same. His 267 carries marked his highest total since 2000 and his nine touchdowns were his highest total since scoring 11 times in 1999. Both 6.5 ft (2 m) and 8 ft (2.4 m) beds were offered. After finishing 2003 as a reserve, Smith began the 2004 season as the Cardinals starting running back and accounted for 937 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on 267 carries.

Four wheel drive was available only with the V6. He signed a two-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals on March 26. Straight-4 and V6 engines were offered along with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. On February 27, 2003, Smith volunteered to be released by the Cowboys, rather than put owner Jerry Jones in the awkward position of cutting him to fit under the league's salary cap. The first generation of the Dakota was produced from 1987 through 1996. (Among running backs selected to the Pro Bowl, he's behind only Barry Sanders, who has 10, and the late Walter Payton, who has 9.). . Smith led the NFL in rushing four times, was the league's MVP in 1993, was the MVP of Super Bowl XXVIII, and made eight Pro Bowls.

One notable feature was the Dakota's rack and pinion steering, a first in work trucks. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 1990 and subsequently became an integral part of their three Super Bowl championship teams in four years following the 1992-93 and 1995 seasons. The Dakota has also long been the only midsize pickup with an optional V8 engine. He left Florida after his junior year with 3928 rushing yards and 36 touchdowns. It is a conventional design with body-on-frame construction and leaf spring/live axle rear end. While at UF he set 58 school records, including the single game rushing record in his very first start. The Dakota has always been sized above the compact (Ford Ranger, Chevrolet S-10) and below the full-sized (Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado) pickups and Dodge's own Ram. He starred at the University of Florida, where he joined Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

The Dakota was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award for 2000. In high school, Smith amassed 8804 rushing yards and scored 106 touchdowns. It was introduced in 1987 alongside the redesigned Dodge Ram 50. Included in Smith's league record 78 regular season 100-yard rushing games are 18 days with over 150 yards, which is the fourth highest total of 150-yard games in NFL history. The Dakota is a midsize pickup truck from DaimlerChrysler's Dodge brand. His 45 100-yard games in high school is still the national record, and in NFL annals, Smith's 78 100-yard rushing games makes him the NFL's all-time leader - just ahead of Walter Payton (77) and Barry Sanders (76). 2005 - 4.7 L HO PowerTech V8, 260 hp (194 kW) at 5200 rpm and 310 ft·lbf (420 N·m) at 5200 rpm. The century mark became a big number in Smith's career, having rushed for 100 yards in 155-of-326 games dating back to high school (45-of-49 at Escambia High School, 25-of-34 at Florida, 81-of-202 at Dallas, including playoffs, and two-of-25 at Arizona).

2005 - 4.7 L PowerTech V8, 230 hp (172 kW) at 4400 rpm and 290 ft·lbf (393 N·m) at 3600 rpm. Smith is one of only three players in Cowboys history with three career 100-point seasons, and he is the only non-kicker to accomplish the feat. 2005 - 3.7 L PowerTech V6, 210 hp (157 kW) at 5200 rpm and 235 ft·lbf (319 N·m) at 4000 rpm. He passed his childhood hero Walter Payton in a game against Seattle in 2002. 2004 - 3.7 L PowerTech V6, 210 hp (157 kW). May 15, 1969 in Pensacola, Florida) is a retired American football player, one of the most prolific running backs to ever play professional football, and is only the seventh player in NFL history to carry the title of all-time rushing leader, and is the current holder of the title. 2000-2004 - 4.7 L PowerTech V8, 230 hp (175 kW). Emmitt James Smith III (b.

1998-2003 - 5.9 L Magnum V8, 250 hp (186 kW). 1997-1999 - 5.2 L Magnum V8, 230 hp (172 kW). 1997-2003 - 3.9 L Magnum V6, 175 hp (131 kW). 1997-2002 - 2.5 L AMC I4, 120 hp (90 kW).

1996 - 2.5 L AMC I4, 120 hp (90 kW). 1994-1996 - 5.2 L Magnum V8, 220 hp (164 kW). 1994-1996 - 3.9 L Magnum V6, 175 hp (131 kW). 1991-1993 - 5.2 L Magnum V8, 230 hp (172 kW).

1992-1993 - 3.9 L Magnum V6, 180 hp (134 kW). 1991 - 5.2 L LA V8, 170 hp (127 kW). 1989-1995 - 2.5 L K I4, 99 hp (74 kW). 1987-1991 - 3.9 L LA V6, 125 hp (93 kW).

1987-1988 - 2.2 L K I4, SOHC, 96 hp (72 kW).