In 2002, a 5.9 L Cummins diesel-powered pickup, modified by Gale Banks and his company Gale Banks Engineering set an FIA-certified land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats with a one-way pass of 222-mph and a combined two-way speed of 217-mph.
During this trip, the Sidewinder Dakota achieved fuel economy figures of 23.6-mpg while in highway driving trim.
The Dodge Dakota’s firewall was moved back approximately 18-inches to accommodate the new high performance engine, which now tested on the dyno at 735-horsepower with 1300 lb-ft of torque.
The Gale Banks Engineering Cummins-powered Dodge Dakota is the world’s-fastest diesel or gasoline-powered pickup truck and still holds the FIA record as of late 2009.
It is currently on display at the NHRA Museum National Hot Rod Association as part of their "Gale Banks: The First 50 Years" temporary exhibit.