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1997 Nissan Altima Base 4dr Sedan XE Manual

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan XE, Compact
24 mpg city / 30 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

4 Door Sedan XE

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Compact

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

93.8

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

2800

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas I4

Displacement:

2.4L/146

Fuel System:

SFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

150 @ 5600

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

154 @ 4400

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual w/OD

Suspension Type - Front:

Independent Strut

Suspension Type - Rear:

Independent Strut

Front Tire Size:

P205/60R15

Rear Tire Size:

P205/60R15

Spare Tire Size:

T125/70D15

Front Wheel Size (in):

15 x 6.0

Rear Wheel Size (in):

15 x 6.0

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.1 x 0.35

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

15.9

Wheelbase (in):

103.1

Length, Overall (in):

180.5

Trunk Volume (ft³):

14.0

Advanced Technical Data

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.29

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.85

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.21

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.95

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.74

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.43

Clutch Size (in):

8.86

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.65

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

7.4

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

0.83

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):

0.59

Spare Wheel Size (in):

15 x 4.0

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

17.0

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

2.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

37.4

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):

40.0

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.9 x 0.87

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

9.0 x - TBD -

Front Head Room (in):

39.3

Front Leg Room (in):

42.6

Front Shoulder Room (in):

54.8

Front Hip Room (in):

52.8

Second Head Room (in):

37.6

Second Leg Room (in):

34.7

Second Shoulder Room (in):

54.0

Second Hip Room (in):

52.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

67.1

Height, Overall (in):

55.9

Track Width, Front (in):

57.7

Track Width, Rear (in):

57.3

Min Ground Clearance (in):

4.6

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