2001 Chevrolet Cavalier specs & colors
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| EPA Classification | Sub-Compact |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Size | 14 x 6 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Size | 14 x 6 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 14 x 4 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 525 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 105 |
| Engine Type | Gas L4 |
| Displacement | 2.2L/134 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 135 @ 3600 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 115 @ 5000 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 33 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Cruising Range - City | 324.30 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 465.30 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 23 MPG |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/4th & 5th OD |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.35 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.94 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.31 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.69 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.98 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.02 |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.58 |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Trailing Axle |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.2 x 0.79 in |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 14.1 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 35.6 ft |
| Steering Type | Power Rack & Pinion |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.6 |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 14.7 |
| Spare Tire Size | T115/70D14 |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/70R14 |
| Front Tire Size | P195/70R14 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2617 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.7 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.9 in |
| Second Head Room | 36.6 in |
| Second Hip Room | 49.5 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 68.7 in |
| Height, Overall | 53.0 in |
| Front Head Room | 37.6 in |
| Front Hip Room | 50.0 in |
| Length, Overall | 180.9 in |
| Passenger Volume | 87.1 ft³ |
| Second Leg Room | 32.7 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.1 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 56.4 in |
| Track Width, Front | 57.6 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 54.9 in |
| Liftover Height | 26.1 in |
| Trunk Volume | 13.2 ft³ |
| Stainless steel exhaust system | Standard |
| Floor shifter w/lighted shift indicator | Standard |
| 3-speed intermittent fixed delay windshield wipers | Standard |
| 14.1 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| 14" x 6" steel wheels w/full wheel covers | Standard |
| ETR AM/FM stereo-inc: seek-scan, digital clock | Standard |
| Cup holders-inc: 2 front/2 rear/removable 5th cup holder inside console | Standard |
| Front lap/shoulder belts, rear seat outer position 3-point seat belt system, rear center lap belt | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system | Standard |
| Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| Composite halogen headlamps | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| 3.94 axle ratio | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| Electric rear window defogger | Standard |
| Dual sport breakaway mirrors (LH remote/RH manual) | Standard |
| Side window defoggers | Standard |
| Battery rundown protection | Standard |
| Warning chimes-inc: seat belt, key-in-ignition, headlamps-on | Standard |
| Shale colored headliner | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| City 23/hwy 32 (2.2L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| 2.2L (134) SFI L4 2200 engine | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system | Standard |
| PASSLock theft deterrent system | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| P195/70R14 all-season SBR BSW tires | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Body-color fascias | Standard |
| Cloth reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable vinyl head restraints | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/4th & 5th gear OD | Standard |
| Storage console w/integral armrest | Standard |
| Courtesy trunk/dome lamps | Standard |
| Full folding rear seat | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger airbags | Standard |
| City 23/hwy 33 (2.2L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
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