1997 Dodge Avenger specs & colors

2dr Car

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MSRP
2dr Cpe Base
$14,620
2dr Cpe ES
$17,590
$14,620
Starting MSRP
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1997 Dodge Avenger

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Key specs

  • 2-door
  • 5 seats
  • 163.0-hp, 2.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 190.4" length, 53.0" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Gray
Black / Tan

Packages

  • QUICK-ORDER PKG

    $1,308

    Starting MSRP

    • air cond
    • front/rear floor mats
    • elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
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    $1,308

    Starting MSRP

    • air cond
    • front/rear floor mats
    • elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • speed control
  • QUICK-ORDER PKG

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle
  • QUICK-ORDER PKG

    $2,177

    Starting MSRP

    • air cond
    • front/rear floor mats
    • elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
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    $2,177

    Starting MSRP

    • air cond
    • front/rear floor mats
    • elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • speed control
    • trunk cargo net
    • dual exterior pwr mirrors
    • pwr door locks/windows
    • P205/ 55HR16 performance tires
    • 16" cast aluminum wheels
  • QUICK-ORDER PKG

    $1,844

    Starting MSRP

    • air cond
    • front/rear floor mats
    • elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    See more detail

    $1,844

    Starting MSRP

    • air cond
    • front/rear floor mats
    • elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • speed control
    • trunk cargo net
    • dual exterior pwr mirrors
    • pwr door locks/windows

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas I4
MPG
21 City / 30 Hwy
Horsepower
140 hp
163 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.0 x 0.9 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Brake Type
Power

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
430

Engine

Engine Type
Gas I4
Displacement
2.0L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
140 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
130 @ 4800
Transmission Options
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG
21 City / 30 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
7.4 qts

Measurements

Second Leg Room
35 in
Second Head Room
37 in
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
Passenger Volume
91 ft³
Front Leg Room
43 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Length, Overall
190 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Track Width, Front
60 in
Front Shoulder Room
53 in
Height, Overall
53 in
Liftover Height
28 in
Passenger Capacity
5
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
Trunk Volume
13 ft³
Track Width, Rear
59 in
Front Hip Room
55 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
69 in
Second Hip Room
50 in

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38 ft

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Multilink
Suspension Type - Front
Multilink
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Independent

Tires & Wheels

Front Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Size
14 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Size
15 x 4.0 in
Front Tire Size
P195/70HR14
Spare Tire Size
P125/70D15
Front Wheel Size
14 x 5.5 in
Rear Tire Size
P195/70HR14

Weight & Capacity

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,888 lbs

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