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1997 Mazda Protege DX 4dr Sedan Auto

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact
25 mpg city / 33 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

4 Door Sedan

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Compact

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

2449

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas I4

Displacement:

1.5L/93

Fuel System:

MPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

92 @ 5500

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

96 @ 4000

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic

Suspension Type - Front:

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear:

Independent

Front Tire Size:

P175/70R13

Rear Tire Size:

P175/70R13

Spare Tire Size:

T115/70D14

Front Wheel Size (in):

13 x 5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

13 x 5

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

14.5

Wheelbase (in):

102.6

Length, Overall (in):

174.8

Trunk Volume (ft³):

Advanced Technical Data

Trans Type:

AT1

Trans Description Cont. Again:

Electronic

First Gear Ratio (:1):

2.800

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.540

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.000

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.700

Reverse Ratio (:1):

2.333

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

4.058

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

306

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

6.3

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Lower Control Arms

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

w/Twin Links

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

.95

Spare Wheel Size (in):

14 x 4

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

17.0

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

3.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

33.47

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

9.25 x 0.87

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

7.87 x 1.38

Front Head Room (in):

39.7

Front Leg Room (in):

42.2

Front Shoulder Room (in):

54.3

Front Hip Room (in):

50.5

Second Head Room (in):

37.4

Second Leg Room (in):

35.6

Second Shoulder Room (in):

53.6

Second Hip Room (in):

53.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

67.3

Height, Overall (in):

55.9

Track Width, Front (in):

57.5

Track Width, Rear (in):

57.5

Min Ground Clearance (in):

5.12

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