1997 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 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
$17,935
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier LS

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Taupe
Graphite
Arctic White
Pewter Gray

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas L4
Engine Type
25 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
120 hp
150 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Power
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.2 x 0.79 in
Front 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
Gas L4
Engine Type
130 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
2.2L/133
Displacement
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
25 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
9.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

47 in
Second Shoulder Room
181 in
Length, Overall
42 in
Front Leg Room
83 ft³
Passenger Volume
38 in
Front Head Room
38 in
Second Head Room
48 in
Second Hip Room
33 in
Second Leg Room
58 in
Track Width, Front
11 ft³
Trunk Volume
69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
57 in
Track Width, Rear
26 in
Liftover Height
50 in
Front Hip Room
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
5
Passenger Capacity
104 in
Wheelbase
54 in
Height, Overall
54 in
Front Shoulder Room

Steering

Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Suspension

MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Trailing Axle
Suspension Type - Rear

Tires & Wheels

P195/65R15
Rear Tire Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
15 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
14 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Size
15 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
P195/65R15
Front Tire Size
T115/70D14
Spare Tire Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

2,899 lbs
Base Curb Weight
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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