1997 Chevrolet Cavalier LS specs & colors
4dr 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
Color options
Interior
Taupe
Graphite
Adriatic Blue
Pewter Gray
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Gas L4
Engine Type
|
25 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
|
120 hp
150 hp Horsepower
|
5
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
|
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
|
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
|
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
|
Power
Brake Type
|
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
|
10.2 x 0.79 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Electrical
105
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
525
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
Engine
120 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
130 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
Gas L4
Engine Type
|
2.2L/133
Displacement
|
A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
|
25 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
|
9.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Measurements
14 ft³
Trunk Volume
|
57 in
Track Width, Rear
|
5
Passenger Capacity
|
181 in
Length, Overall
|
42 in
Front Leg Room
|
51 in
Second Hip Room
|
37 in
Second Head Room
|
92 ft³
Passenger Volume
|
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
|
58 in
Track Width, Front
|
68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
104 in
Wheelbase
|
39 in
Front Head Room
|
51 in
Front Hip Room
|
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
|
34 in
Second Leg Room
|
26 in
Liftover Height
|
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
|
55 in
Height, Overall
|
Steering
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
|
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
|
Suspension
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
|
Trailing Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
|
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
|
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
|
Tires & Wheels
T115/70D14
Spare Tire Size
|
P195/65R15
Rear Tire Size
|
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
|
15 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size
|
P195/65R15
Front Tire Size
|
15 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
Steel
Front Wheel Material
|
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
|
14 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Size
|
Weight & Capacity
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
2,729 lbs
Base Curb Weight
|
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