1997 Chevrolet Cavalier specs & colors
2dr Car
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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
Color options
Interior
Taupe
Graphite
Adriatic Blue
Pewter Gray
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Compact |
| Front Wheel Size | 14 x 6 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 14 x 6 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 14 x 4 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 525 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 105 |
| Engine Type | Gas L4 |
| Displacement | 2.2L/133 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 120 @ 5200 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 130 @ 4000 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 37 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 380.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 25 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 562.40 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.91 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.18 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.45 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.03 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.74 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.58 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.58 |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Trailing Axle |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.2 x 0.79 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 15.2 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Power Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 14.7 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.6 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 35.6 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P195/70R14 |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/70R14 |
| Spare Tire Size | T115/70D14 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2584 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume | 87.1 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 37.6 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.9 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.9 in |
| Front Hip Room | 50.0 in |
| Second Head Room | 36.6 in |
| Second Leg Room | 32.7 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 54.9 in |
| Second Hip Room | 49.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.1 in |
| Length, Overall | 180.7 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 68.7 in |
| Height, Overall | 53.0 in |
| Track Width, Front | 57.6 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 56.4 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.7 in |
| Liftover Height | 26.1 in |
| Trunk Volume | 13.2 ft³ |
| Rear seat child safety belt comfort guide | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system | Standard |
| Composite halogen headlamps | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger air bags | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Courtesy glove box/trunk/dome lamps | Standard |
| Side window defoggers | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Cupholder | Standard |
| Cloth & vinyl reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints | Standard |
| City 24/hwy 31 (2.2L engine/3-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| 5-MPH bumpers | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Intermittent fixed delay windshield wipers | Standard |
| Battery rundown protection | Standard |
| Full folding rear seat | Standard |
| Engine compartment/underhood insulator pad | Standard |
| 2.2L (133) SFI L4 engine | Standard |
| 3.58 axle ratio | Standard |
| Passlock theft deterrent system | Standard |
| Scotchgard fabric protector-inc: seats, door trim | Standard |
| P195/70R14 all-season SBR BSW tires | Standard |
| Storage console w/integral armrest | Standard |
| Stainless steel exhaust system w/aluminized muffler & tailpipes | Standard |
| Base coat/clear coat paint | Standard |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Deluxe trunk trim | Standard |
| Passenger floor carpeting | Standard |
| Platinum tipped spark plugs | Standard |
| Day/night inside rearview mirror | Standard |
| Front lap/shoulder belts, rear seat outer position 3-point seat belt system, rear center lap belt | Standard |
| 15.2 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| City 25/hwy 37 (2.2L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Dual sport breakaway mirrors (LH remote/RH manual) | Standard |
| 14" x 6" steel wheels w/bolt-on full wheel covers | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| City 25/hwy 34 (2.2L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
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