1997 Chevrolet Cavalier specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 2dr Cpe
- $10,980
- 4dr Sdn
- $11,180
- 2dr Cpe RS
- $12,225
- 4dr Sdn LS
- $13,380
- 2dr Cpe Z24
- $14,465
- 2dr Convertible LS
- $17,935
Key specs
-
2-door -
5 seats -
120.0-hp, 2.2-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) -
0 combined MPG -
180.7" length, 53.0" height -
Front Wheel Drive
Color options
Exterior
Interior
Taupe
Graphite
Adriatic Blue
Pewter Gray
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
- Engine Type
-
Gas L4
- MPG
-
24 City / 31 Hwy
- Horsepower
-
120 hp
- Seating Capacity
-
5
Brakes
- Brake Type
-
Power
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
10.2 x 0.79 in
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
N/A
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Not Available in
- Brake ABS System
-
4-Wheel
- Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Not Available
Electrical
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
525
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
105
Engine
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
120 @ 5200
- Displacement
-
2.2L/133
- Engine Type
-
Gas L4
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
130 @ 4000
- Transmission Options
-
3-Speed A/T
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
- MPG
-
24 City / 31 Hwy
- Total Cooling System Capacity
-
9.6 qts
Measurements
- Passenger Capacity
-
5
- Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
69 in
- Second Head Room
-
37 in
- Wheelbase
-
104 in
- Second Leg Room
-
33 in
- Front Hip Room
-
50 in
- Liftover Height
-
26 in
- Second Shoulder Room
-
55 in
- Front Leg Room
-
42 in
- Length, Overall
-
181 in
- Track Width, Front
-
58 in
- Second Hip Room
-
50 in
- Front Shoulder Room
-
54 in
- Min Ground Clearance
-
6 in
- Passenger Volume
-
87 ft³
- Track Width, Rear
-
56 in
- Trunk Volume
-
13 ft³
- Front Head Room
-
38 in
- Height, Overall
-
53 in
Steering
- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
15
- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
3
- Steering Type
-
Power Rack & Pinion
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
36 ft
- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
N/A
Suspension
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
w/Coil Springs
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
w/Coil Springs
- Suspension Type - Rear
-
Trailing Axle
- Suspension Type - Front
-
MacPherson Strut
Tires & Wheels
- Front Wheel Size
-
14 x 6 in
- Rear Wheel Size
-
14 x 6 in
- Front Tire Size
-
P195/70R14
- Spare Wheel Size
-
14 x 4 in
- Spare Tire Size
-
T115/70D14
- Rear Tire Size
-
P195/70R14
- Spare Wheel Material
-
Steel
- Rear Wheel Material
-
Steel
- Front Wheel Material
-
Steel
Weight & Capacity
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
15 gal
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
N/A
- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
N/A
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
N/A
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
N/A
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
N/A
- Base Curb Weight
-
2,584 lbs
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