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1997 Saturn SL Base SL Manual

1997 Saturn SL
Trim Info:
Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact
28 mpg city / 40 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
4 Door Sedan
Drivetrain:
Front Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Compact
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume (ft³):
91.0
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
2321.0
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
40
Engine Type:
Gas L4
Displacement:
1.9L/116
Fuel System:
SPFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
100 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
114 @ 2400
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual Trans,
Suspension Type - Front:
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear:
Independent
Front Tire Size:
P175/70R14
Rear Tire Size:
P175/70R14
Spare Tire Size:
T115/70R14
Front Wheel Size (in):
14 x 5
Rear Wheel Size (in):
14 x 5
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):
9.6 x 0.4
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
12.2
Wheelbase (in):
102.4
Length, Overall (in):
176.9
Trunk Volume (ft³):
12.1
Advanced Technical Data
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Engine Order Code:
N/A
Trans Order Code:
N/A
Trans Type:
5
Trans Description Cont. Again:
w/4th & 5th OD
First Gear Ratio (:1):
3.250
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
1.809
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.172
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.810
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.605
Reverse Ratio (:1):
2.923
Clutch Size (in):
8.27
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
4.060
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
525
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
96
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
7.0
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
w/Stabilizer Bar
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
28
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
28
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
1.0
Front Tire Order Code:
N/A
Rear Tire Order Code:
N/A
Spare Tire Order Code:
N/A
Spare Wheel Size (in):
14 x 4
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Manual Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
24.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
4.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
37.1
Brake Type:
Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
9.9 x 0.7
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
7.9 x 1.2
Front Head Room (in):
39.3
Front Leg Room (in):
42.5
Front Shoulder Room (in):
54.3
Front Hip Room (in):
50.7
Second Head Room (in):
38.0
Second Leg Room (in):
32.8
Second Shoulder Room (in):
53.5
Second Hip Room (in):
51.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
66.7
Height, Overall (in):
53.8
Track Width, Front (in):
56.8
Track Width, Rear (in):
56.0
Min Ground Clearance (in):
5.7
Liftover Height (in):
26.2


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