1997 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 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
$12,225
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier RS

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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

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.2 x 0.79 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake Type
Power

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
105
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
525

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
130 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
120 @ 5200
Displacement
2.2L/133
Engine Type
Gas L4
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

Trunk Volume
13 ft³
Liftover Height
26 in
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
Track Width, Rear
56 in
Track Width, Front
58 in
Height, Overall
53 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
69 in
Length, Overall
181 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Second Hip Room
50 in
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
Second Leg Room
33 in
Second Head Room
37 in
Front Hip Room
50 in
Front Shoulder Room
54 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Head Room
38 in
Passenger Volume
87 ft³
Passenger Capacity
5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15
Steering Type
Power Rack & Pinion

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

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

Weight & Capacity

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,584 lbs

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