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1997 Hyundai Accent GS 3dr HB Coupe L Manual
Trim Info:
Front Wheel Drive, 3 Door Hatchback Coupe, Compact
28 mpg city / 37 mpg hwy
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28 mpg city / 37 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications
Technical Data
Body Style:
3 Door Hatchback Coupe
Drivetrain:
Front Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Compact
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume (ft³):
88.0
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
2101
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
37
Engine Type:
Gas I4
Displacement:
1.5L/91
Fuel System:
EFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
92 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
97 @ 4000
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual w/OD
Suspension Type - Front:
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear:
Multi-Link
Front Tire Size:
P155/80R13
Rear Tire Size:
P155/80R13
Spare Tire Size:
Compact
Front Wheel Size (in):
13 x 4.5
Rear Wheel Size (in):
13 x 4.5
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Brake ABS System:
Four-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
11.9
Wheelbase (in):
94.5
Length, Overall (in):
161.5
Advanced Technical Data
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Trans Type:
5
First Gear Ratio (:1):
3.462
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
2.053
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.370
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.031
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.838
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.250
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.842
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
75
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
5.7
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Compact
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
19.46
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
3.9
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
31.8
Brake Type:
Pwr-Assisted
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
9.5 x .75
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
7.1 x - TBD -
Front Head Room (in):
38.7
Front Leg Room (in):
42.6
Front Shoulder Room (in):
52.8
Front Hip Room (in):
53.5
Second Head Room (in):
37.8
Second Leg Room (in):
32.7
Second Shoulder Room (in):
52.4
Second Hip Room (in):
51.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
63.8
Height, Overall (in):
54.9
Track Width, Front (in):
55.9
Track Width, Rear (in):
55.5
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³):
16.1
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³):
10.7
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